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UK Counter-terrorism Unit Probes Rappers Kneecap But Music Stars Back Band

Since the row erupted Kneecap has had several concerts cancelled including in southwest England and in Germany (Credit: AFP)

British counter-terrorism police Thursday launched an investigation into online videos of Irish rappers Kneecap after the band denied supporting Hamas and Hezbollah or inciting violence against UK politicians.

The announcement came as nearly 40 other groups and artists, among them Pulp, Paul Weller and Primal Scream, rallied around the band amid an escalating row about political messaging at its concerts.

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