KNEECAP

About

Kneecap is an Irish hip-hop trio from Belfast, Northern Ireland, comprising Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap, and DJ Próvaí. The group performs in a mixture of English and Irish, bringing a distinctive linguistic approach to their music. Their debut single "C.E.A.R.T.A." was released in 2017, followed by their first studio album 3CAG in 2018. Their second album, Fine Art, came out in 2024, the same year a biographical film about the group was released. In January 2026, they announced their third studio album, Fenian, scheduled for release in April of that year. The trio's work explores themes centered on working class Belfast youth culture, Irish republicanism, and Irish language rights. Their music and public statements have generated significant discussion regarding free speech and political expression throughout Ireland and the UK. The group has also used their platform to express support for Palestinian nationalism and to address global political concerns.