https://www.scmp.com/rss/524417/feed The latest news and updates on Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, also known as Mo Chara. He is a founding member and rapper of the Belfast Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap and is recognised for his powerful, politically charged lyrics, often addressing Irish language rights, republicanism, and anti-colonial themes. His accomplishments include co-founding the critically acclaimed band in 2017, releasing successful albums, and starring in their biographical film. Ó hAnnaidh is also an activist, using his platform to... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Reuters Reuters Hundreds of fans turned out to support a member of Irish rap group Kneecap on Wednesday at a London court as he sought to throw out a terrorism charge for allegedly displaying a flag in support of the Iran-backed Lebanese militia Hezbollah. Liam Og O hAnnaidh, who was initially charged under the Anglicised name Liam O’Hanna and whose stage name is Mo Chara, is alleged to have waved the yellow flag of Hezbollah during a Kneecap gig in London on November 21. O hAnnaidh is accused of holding up the... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3322574/member-irish-rap-group-kneecap-appears-uk-court-terrorism-charge?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3322574/member-irish-rap-group-kneecap-appears-uk-court-terrorism-charge?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 20 Aug 2025 17:27:02 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press British police launched a criminal investigation Monday into a televised performance at the Glastonbury Festival by rap punk duo Bob Vylan, who drew intense criticism after they led crowds of music fans in chanting “death” to the Israeli military. Meanwhile, the US State Department said it has revoked the US visas for Bob Vylan, who were set to go on tour in the United States later this year, after their “hateful tirade at Glastonbury”. Rapper Bobby Vylan - who until the weekend was relatively... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3316438/anti-israel-performances-glastonbury-subject-criminal-investigation-uk-police-say?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3316438/anti-israel-performances-glastonbury-subject-criminal-investigation-uk-police-say?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 30 Jun 2025 17:30:18 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press Irish-language rap group Kneecap performed to tens of thousands of people on Saturday at the Glastonbury Festival despite criticism by British politicians and a terror charge for one of the trio. Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, has been charged under the Terrorism Act with supporting a proscribed organisation for allegedly waving a Hezbollah flag at a concert in London in November. He is on unconditional bail before a further court hearing in August. “Glastonbury,... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3316223/irish-rappers-kneecap-set-play-glastonbury-despite-criticism-politicians?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3316223/irish-rappers-kneecap-set-play-glastonbury-despite-criticism-politicians?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 28 Jun 2025 11:11:01 +0000