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It looks like the inconsequential British rap/punk duo Bob Vylan just learned the hard way that actions have consequences. After leading a mob at Glastonbury in chants calling for the death of Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers, they’re now crying foul over their U.S. visas getting yanked, their 26-date tour going up in smoke, and their talent agency giving them the boot.
Their response? A sanctimonious statement on X that shows they still don’t get it.
Here’s a taste of their self-righteous bull crap:
"We are not for the death of Jews, Arabs, or any other race or group of people. We are for the dismantling of a violent military machine. A machine whose own soldiers were told to use ‘unnecessary lethal force’ against innocent civilians waiting for aid. A machine that has destroyed much of Gaza.
"The government doesn’t want us to ask why they remain silent in the face of this atrocity? To ask why they aren’t doing more to stop the killing? To feed the starving?
"We are being targeted for speaking up. We are not the first. We will not be the last. And if you care for the sanctity of human life and freedom of speech, we urge you to speak up, too."
Here’s a taste of their self-righteous bull crap:
"We are not for the death of Jews, Arabs, or any other race or group of people. We are for the dismantling of a violent military machine. A machine whose own soldiers were told to use ‘unnecessary lethal force’ against innocent civilians waiting for aid. A machine that has destroyed much of Gaza.
"The government doesn’t want us to ask why they remain silent in the face of this atrocity? To ask why they aren’t doing more to stop the killing? To feed the starving?
"We are being targeted for speaking up. We are not the first. We will not be the last. And if you care for the sanctity of human life and freedom of speech, we urge you to speak up, too."
Oh, please. The full statement is a masterclass in self-inflicted victimhood, but you can read it yourself if you’ve got the stomach for it. Social media, bless its heart, wasn’t having any of it. One user nailed it with that classic meme of a cyclist jamming a stick in his own wheel, captioned: "Massive gig at Glastonbury. Chant death to the IDF. US Visa revoked, dropped by talent agent, bad press. They’re targeting us."
Another user cut through the nonsense: “’We are not for the death of Jews’ — yes, you are,” pointing out that’s literally what they chanted. A third piled on: “Your hate is as famous as you will ever get, all downhill from here, well done, good luck on your US tour, oh wait, they don’t want your hate, curious to know how much money you’ll miss out on.”
Boom!
The irony here is thicker than their skulls. As people at Twitchy pointed out, Bob Vylan once mocked “dumb dumbs in bands that can’t help but make terrible business decisions and cry about them later.” Yep, they posted that gem on X, and it’s still there for all to see. Karma doesn’t just knock, it kicks the freaking door down.
RedState covered the duo’s vile Glastonbury stunt, where they led thousands in chanting “Free, free Palestine” and “Death, death to the IDF.” When the backlash hit, they didn’t back down. One of the rappers posted a smug X update, posing with vegan ice cream and sneering: “While zionists are crying on socials, I’ve just had late night (vegan) ice cream.” Classy.
The anti-Semitic BBC, which streamed the performance and doesn't try to hide their Jew hatred, actually issued an apology for airing the hateful display. That's how blatantly bad it was, about as bad as the rappers' talent.
The irony here is thicker than their skulls. As people at Twitchy pointed out, Bob Vylan once mocked “dumb dumbs in bands that can’t help but make terrible business decisions and cry about them later.” Yep, they posted that gem on X, and it’s still there for all to see. Karma doesn’t just knock, it kicks the freaking door down.
RedState covered the duo’s vile Glastonbury stunt, where they led thousands in chanting “Free, free Palestine” and “Death, death to the IDF.” When the backlash hit, they didn’t back down. One of the rappers posted a smug X update, posing with vegan ice cream and sneering: “While zionists are crying on socials, I’ve just had late night (vegan) ice cream.” Classy.
The anti-Semitic BBC, which streamed the performance and doesn't try to hide their Jew hatred, actually issued an apology for airing the hateful display. That's how blatantly bad it was, about as bad as the rappers' talent.
And on Monday, Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau dropped the hammer, announcing on X that the duo’s visas were revoked for their “hateful tirade.” So long, U.S. tour dreams. Enjoy the oblivion of your future gigs in the U.S.
Bob Vylan’s not being “targeted” for speaking truth to power; they’re reaping the consequences of their own hateful rhetoric. Maybe next time they’ll think twice before sticking that spoke in their own wheel.
Bob Vylan’s not being “targeted” for speaking truth to power; they’re reaping the consequences of their own hateful rhetoric. Maybe next time they’ll think twice before sticking that spoke in their own wheel.
But don’t hold your breath. They don't appear to be all that bright.
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