Belfast Rap Trikri banned Hungary for three years

The band was to perform at the Sziget Festival in Budapest in August

Getty images young men stand together. A green, white and orange is wearing Balaklava and suits. — The band was to perform at the Sziget Festival in Budapest in August

For international communication, its state secretary has said that West Belfast Rap Group Kneecap has been banned from Hungary for three years.

In a statement on social media, Zolton Kovax stated that the band members are “frequently engaged in supporting terrorism and terrorist groups in anti-sematic indecent language”.

The band was to perform at the Szit Festival in Budapest in August.

Kneecap has previously said that he has never supported Hamas or Hizbullah.

Hungary politician Zolton Kovax says the band’s “employed performance posed a national security threat”

Getty images are looking at a man camera. He wears glasses and is a gray suit. Some partly is unclear from the front of the photo. — Hungary politician Zolton Kovax says the band’s “employed performance posed a national security threat”

Kovaks also said: “Hungary has zero tolerance for antitemism in any form.”

“His planned performance posed a national security threat, and for this reason, the group has been formally banned from Hungary for three years.”

“If they enter, the expulsion will follow under international criteria,” he said.

Kneecap rapper liam óg ó hannaidh, which is known as Mo Char, Proposed in court in June After allegedly displayed a flag in support of the prosecution organization Hizbullah at London’s gig.

Both Hamas and Hizbullah have been banned in Britain and expressing support for them is a crime.

He was released unconditionally on bail and in a statement, posted on social media in May, Kneecap said: “We deny this ‘crime’ and defend ourselves.”

Other gigs

Avon and Somerset Police launched a criminal investigation in the comments made by the band after their performance in Glstonbury in June, but decided No action Will be taken.

On the question whether Kneecap should also perform in Glastonbury, comment in the pre -festival weeks, the Prime Minister said that he did not feel that it was “it”.Suitable,

The band said that they The ax was killed by Trnsmt Music celebrations in Glasgow on police concerns about security.

Kneecap faced weeks dispute over his supporter-Filistini trend Sharon Osbourne is calling for your US visa To cancel the messages displayed on stage in Kachela.

Who is Kneecap?

Rap trio has disputed with his provocative songs

Getty images three young people stand in front of a purple background. Two are bending down to pose. One stands. The man in the middle is wearing a green, white and orange Balaklav. — Rap trio has disputed with his provocative songs

Kneecap is an Irish speaking rap trio that Is disputed With his provocative songs and goods.

The group was formed by three musicians in 2017, who go by stage names of Mo Chara, Moglug Dap and DJ Praviva.

His rise inspired for fame Semi-caliber film Oscar-nominated actor Michael Faisbendor starring.

The film wins British Academy of Film Award (BAFTA) in February 2025.

In April, group Had to face criticism After displaying messages about war in Gaza during its set at the US Music Festival Cachela.

In November 2024, the group won its case against the UK government, when Cammy Badenoca took a decision for a minister when she was a minister. Withdraw an art grant,