The group gained recognition for its blend of comedy and socially conscious lyrics, but in recent months, they have gained further attention after suing the UK government over its decision to revoke funds that the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) had given them.
They are unafraid to voice their opinions and are frequently referred to as controversial, but they maintain that they are only speaking in a language that is “often ignored” in order to advocate for the underprivileged communities of Northern Ireland.
Three pals from Belfast, Kneecap are DJ Próvaí (JJ Ó Dochartaigh, a former teacher who still wears a balaclava originally placed in place to mask himself from his students), Móglaí Bap (Naoise Ó Cairealláin), and Mo Chara (Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh).
Get Your Brits Out, one of their most well-known songs, has drawn criticism for being anti-British, although the three members claim this is the greatest myth about their music. It is also evident that the Glastonbury audience adores it, as it erupts from a tent in the English countryside.
