U.S. revokes visas of Bob Vylan rappers over anti-Israeli chant at Glastonbury Festival
During the concert, one of the two rappers chanted "Death to the IDF" and asked the crowd to do the same.
Bobby Vylan group
The United States announced Monday that it is revoking the visas of British punk-rap band Bob Vylan for singing a chant at the Glastonbury festival calling for the death of the Israeli military.
"Foreigners who glorify violence and hatred are not welcome visitors to our country," posted Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau on X.
">The @StateDept has revoked the US visas for the members of the Bob Vylan band in light of their hateful tirade at Glastonbury, including leading the crowd in death chants. Foreigners who glorify violence and hatred are not welcome visitors to our country.
— Christopher Landau (@DeputySecState) June 30, 2025
During the concert, one of the two rappers chanted "Death to the IDF," in reference to the Israel Defense Force, and asked the audience to do the same.
The incident was condemned by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and festival organizers. The BBC regretted not stopping the broadcast of the Bob Vylan concert.
Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau reported that the United States has "revoked U.S. visas for members of the Bob Vylan band in light of their hateful tirade at Glastonbury, which included dragging the crowd into death chants."
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Kneecap and Bob Vylan also performed at the Coachella festival in California. Both have concerts scheduled for later this year in the United States.
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