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LOS ANGELES (Web Desk) Northern Irish rap trio Kneecap have criticised Coachella organisers for allegedly censoring parts of their politically-charged set during the festival’s official livestream.

Known for their outspoken views, the Belfast-based group—made up of Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí—led chants mocking former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher and voiced support for Palestine during their live performance.

However, Kneecap later claimed that these moments were cut from the American livestream.

“If anyone is still wondering, Margaret Thatcher’s still dead,” one member told the crowd, before launching into a chant of “Maggie’s in a box” — a moment that did not appear on the broadcast. The group also said that their “Free Palestine” messaging was similarly absent from the stream.

Kneecap claimed on social media that their pro-Palestine messages were cut from Coachella’s livestream, calling out what they saw as selective censorship.

While one “Free Palestine” chant and a flag-waving audience member made it onscreen, key political remarks were omitted. In contrast, Nicolas Jaar’s speech on Palestine and US complicity was aired in full.

Green Day also altered lyrics during their Saturday night headline set, changing a line in Jesus of Suburbia to: “Running away from pain, like the kids from Palestine.”

Kneecap and Green Day are both set to return for the second weekend of Coachella.