Yesterday, Sharon Osbourne took to X to call for the revocation of Northern Irish rap group Kneecap’s work visas over their pro-Palestinian messaging at Coachella. Today, the group clapped back, urging the reality TV star to revisit her own husband’s music.
In an email to Rolling Stone, band member Mo Chara wrote, "Her rant has so many holes in it that it hardly warrants a reply but she should listen to ‘War Pigs’ that was written by Black Sabbath."
However, Osbourne was not the main subject of their email, as the band’s attention remained on Palestine, writing:
"We believe we have an obligation to use our platform when we can to raise the issue of Palestine, and it was important for us to speak out at Coachella as the USA is the main funder and supplier of weapons to Israel as they commit genocide in Gaza. As I said from the stage, ‘the U.S. government could stop the genocide tomorrow.’ It’s important that young Americans hear and know it."
Chara adds that they've supported Palestine “at every single gig since the band’s formation, long before October 2023, as the oppression and brutal occupation of Palestine has been ongoing for 77 years.”
When asked about their livestream being cut after displaying pro-Palestinian and anti-Israel messages, the rapper explained, “We only heard about it the next day and haven’t heard from anyone officially. It’s not surprising, large companies don’t like to hear the truth unless it suits their narrative and pocket.”
The trio is currently in the midst of a nearly sold-out tour, with the US/Canada leg returning on October 1 in New York City.
Boston is now SOLD OUT
— KNEECAP (@KNEECAPCEOL) April 23, 2025
Only a handful in Columbus left 🔥 https://t.co/pj5lIgiTV7
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