Getty imagesBelfast Rap Trio Caikap has stated that he is “banned” from one of its posters on the London underground.
The group has been in the headlines since one of their members Allegedly supports an accused terrorist organizationHe has denied the allegation.
On Thursday, in a social media post, he said: “We have been banned from advertising on London Tube.”
Transport for London (TFL) stated that it approves advertisements on the “case-by-case basis” and is understood to be the Kneecap poster, showing a Barklawa to promote the September concert, depicting their often used people, “probably will cause comprehensive or serious crime for the proper members of the public”.
The poster shows his logo, based on the Balaklavas worn by paramilitary during the troubles in Northern Ireland, and reads: “Kneecap. Ovo arena wembley, London. Thursday 18 September ’25.”
The BBC News understands that it is a specific poster that has been rejected and there is no total ban on Natakap advertisement.
Balaclava-style logo has been first used on TFL network, although in a very small size, the band’s summer 2024 film in promotional advertisements.
When asked about this, a TFL spokesperson did not comment any further.
In a statement, the group said: “How petty can be political policing and intervention.
“After using the tube to advertise the load several times for gigs, records and our film, without any problem.”
This demonstration would be his first in the capital as he supported the Irish post-pank band Fonten DC in a demonstration sold at Finsbury Park on 5 July.
In May, Liam Og O Hannade, which performs under the stage name Mo Chara, was Accused with a terrorism crime During a gig in November 2024, relating to allegedly displaying a flag in support of Hizbullah at the O2 Forum in the city of Kentish in North London.
He is going to be in court next month.
‘Careful ideas’
Group performed in a gig in 02, Glasgow on Tuesday Sold in 80 seconds.
They were due to performance at the TRNSMT Festival in Glasgow at the end of this week, but their sets were axed after the concerns raised by the police.
The musicians have repeatedly talked against the war in Gaza and performed in a sea of ​​the Palestinian flag during their set at the Glestonbury Festival in June.
Trio followed the punk pair Bob Valn on the stage of West Holts, and both acts are being done. Avon and Summerset Police investigated For comments made on stage.
The TFL spokesperson said: “All the advertisements presented for the performance on our network are reviewed on the basis of case-case.
“After considering this very carefully, this advertisement was rejected as it was believed that running it would be a wider or serious offense for the proper members of the public.”
