Some unionists have shared their disdain after Irish language rap group Kneecap unveiled a mural of a burning police Land Rover on Friday evening.
'DJ Próvaí' from Irish language rap group Kneecap in front of their mural of a burning PSNI/RUC Land Rover in West Belfast. Credit: Kneecap
August 13th, 2022.
The artwork was revealed in west Belfast at 5.30pm, ahead of Kneecap’s Feile An Phobail gig at Falls Park.
Loyalist activist Jamie Bryson shared a photo to Twitter, which shows one of Kneecap’s members – with the stage name of DJ Próvaí – in front of the mural wearing a green, white and gold balaclava.
Mr Bryson wrote that he “will await” the ‘serious concerns’ of a Belfast city councillor from the SDLP in relation to the mural.
The SDLP and Kneecap have been contacted for further comment.
The hip-hop band has become well-known for its anti-unionist rhetoric and controversial music in the past.
The DUP and Bryson offended with Kneecap and the Wolfe Tones pro-IRA songs. Calling the kettle black comes to mind.
In 2019, the west Belfast outfit defended their advert for an upcoming tour, which featured the then DUP leader Arlene Foster strapped to a rocket on top of a bonfire.
Kneecap’s members said it was "just a fine piece of art" and added that they didn't mind if anyone was offended.
With many thanks to the: Belfast Telegraph for the original story.
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