The town of Saint-Cloud in France has decided to withdraw a €40,000 subsidy for the Rock En Seine music festival due to the booking of Irish rappers Kneecap. British police are currently investigating Kneecap's lead singer for allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag at a previous concert. The town council emphasized it does not finance political actions or calls to violence but respects the festival's freedom in deciding its lineup. Kneecap has faced cancellations at other festivals this year amid the controversy, with the lead singer preparing for an upcoming court appearance.
A town in France has withdrawn a €40,000 subsidy for the Rock En Seine festival after Irish rappers Kneecap were booked to perform, leading to controversy.
British police are investigating Kneecap's lead singer for displaying a Hezbollah flag at a concert, which has resulted in scrutiny over the group's festival appearances.
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