Kneecap (band)

Kneecap
OriginBelfast, Northern Ireland
GenresHip hop, political hip hop
Years active2017–present
LabelsHeavenly Recordings
Members
  • Mo Chara
  • Móglaí Bap
  • DJ Próvaí
Websitekneecap.ie

Kneecap are an Irish hip hop trio from West Belfast, Northern Ireland, with the stage-names Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí.[1][2] They rap in a mixture of English and Irish and their lyrics often contain republican themes. Their first single "C.E.A.R.T.A." (Irish for "Rights") was released in 2017, followed by their debut album 3CAG, in 2018.[3] Their second album Fine Art was released in 2024 and a biographical film about the group was released later the same year.[4]

  1. ^ Earley, Kelly. "Who are KNEECAP? Everything you need to know about the Irish rappers in trouble with both BBC and RTÉ". The Daily Edge. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
  2. ^ Mullally, Una (16 March 2022). "A Celtic Revival, in Hip-Hop and More". The New York Times. Retrieved 9 December 2023.
  3. ^ "3CAG YouTube" – via YouTube.
  4. ^ "Kneecap movie trailer released ahead of UK premiere in London". Belfast Telegraph. 6 June 2024. Retrieved 18 June 2024.