State Department Revokes Visa for British Rap Group

On Monday, the State Department announced that it had revoked the visa of the British rap group Bob Villain after they called for the death of an Israeli soldier during a performance over the weekend.

Deputy Chief Christopher Landau mentioned that the members of the band will no longer be able to enter the United States, especially after leading the crowd at a music festival in the UK with what he termed “illuminating their hatred.” This move aligns with the policies established during the Trump administration, which were aimed at addressing foreign visas linked to actions deemed hostile to American values and national security.

“Foreigners who praise violence and hatred do not welcome visitors to our country,” Landau stated.

Requests for comments from Bob Villain went unanswered. The group was expected to commence a music tour in the U.S. starting in October, according to reports.

During their set at the Glastonbury Festival, the band’s frontman, Pascal Robinson Foster, led chants like “Death, Death, Death to IDF,” referring to the Israeli Defense Forces, as noted by the BBC. This incident ignited significant backlash, prompting the festival to issue a statement emphasizing that anti-Semitism, hate speech, or calls for violence have no place in their event.

Robinson Foster later took to Instagram, seemingly addressing the controversy by advocating for a change in foreign policy. He expressed a desire for action, stating, “Let us see us march on the streets… and scream about it at every stage of our offering.”

In January, President Trump signed an executive order designed to prevent individuals with potentially hostile views from entering the U.S., which has resulted in the revocation of numerous visas tied to allegations of support for foreign terrorist groups like Hamas.

The State Department has not yet responded to additional requests for comment.