Kneecap, a hip-hop trio from Northern Ireland, has cancelled their upcoming United States tour due to a court hearing in London involving band member Liam O'Hanna. O'Hanna faces charges for allegedly displaying a banned group's flag during a concert, with the next hearing set for late September. The group announced the cancellation of all fifteen tour dates, promising to return with a larger tour if they win their case, and accused the British government of targeting them unfairly. Kneecap has been at the center of controversy for their outspoken political views, including criticism of the war in Gaza and support for Irish republicanism, sparking debate in the UK and Ireland and drawing significant support from fans.