Ken Casey’s Backlash Against MAGA Hat Results In Dropkick Murphys’ Ban From X

Dropkick Murphys, a Celtic punk band from Massachusetts, has recently gained attention for voicing their opinions at several shows, criticizing the current American administration.

Their outspoken views led to them being banned from Twitter on St. Patrick’s Day.

Highlights

• Ken Casey started by criticizing the fan for wearing a MAGA hat, saying that Republicans often wear a “Chinese red” version, which he believes affects their opinion.
• Casey told the fan that they were about to play a song dedicated to their grandparents and those who fought Nazis in the war.
• Fans are outraged after Dropkick Murphys were suspended from X (formerly Twitter).

The current members of Dropkick Murphys include co-lead vocalist and bassist Ken Casey, drummer Matt Kelly, co-lead vocalist Al Barr (who has been on hiatus since 2022), rhythm and lead guitarist James Lynch, lead guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Tim Brennan, and multi-instrumentalist and rhythm guitarist Jeff DaRosa.

Originally, the band was signed to the independent punk label Hellcat Records, where they released five albums.

They gained popularity in New England and on the East Coast through constant touring.

As their fanbase grew, they expanded their tours to include national and international dates and started a tradition of holding annual St. Patrick’s Day week shows in and around Boston.

Dropkick Murphys’ Ken Casey Calls Out MAGA Fan At Boston Show As Band Faces Suspension From X

Ken Casey, the lead vocalist of the Celtic punk band Dropkick Murphys, didn’t hide his thoughts about a fan who showed up at their Boston concert wearing a MAGA hat.

Well, Ken Casey started by criticizing the fan for wearing a MAGA hat, saying that Republicans often wear a “Chinese red” version, which he believes is affecting their opinion.

He then addressed the fan directly, asking the crowd how they would know if they were in a room full of people and wanted to identify who was part of a group.

FUCK ELON! DROPKICK MURPHYS FOR LIFE! https://t.co/ozbwBNZVVX

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He pointed to the fan, noting that the fan had been holding the hat all night to show support for the president.

Casey finished by shouting that America has no kings and that everyone should remember that.

As the crowd cheered, Casey told the fan that they were about to play a song dedicated to their grandparents and those who fought Nazis in the war.

He then asked the fan to be quiet for a few minutes.

The band has previously targeted Trump supporters during their shows.

For example, in March, in Clearwater, Florida, Casey made news for calling out a fan wearing MAGA gear and joking that his items were probably not made in the United States.

EXCLUSIVE: This just happened onstage in front of 6,000 Bostonians at the Dropkick Murphys concert. "This is America, no kings here!" Dropkick Murphys nails it again!! pic.twitter.com/kLUd7IVDMV

— MeidasTouch (@MeidasTouch) March 16, 2025

Casey explained that they speak out because they don’t mind losing fans.

He emphasized that, in the end, they want people to remember that the Dropkick Murphys stood with the people and the workers, calling everything else a scam.

He also proudly mentioned that the band only sells merchandise made in the United States.

He proposed a bet to the fan, saying that if the fan lost, they would swap shirts, but if the fan won, he’d give them $100 and the shirt.

When the fan accepted, Casey said the shirt was made in Nicaragua, joking,

However, fans are outraged after Dropkick Murphys was suspended from X (formerly Twitter).

Additional Information

• Dropkick Murphys started releasing music under their label, Born & Bred, through Alternative Distribution Alliance in 2007. That year, their album The Meanest of Times debuted at No. 20 on the Billboard charts, featuring the single “The State of Massachusetts.”
• Four years later, Going Out in Style saw even greater success, debuting at No. 6 and becoming the band’s highest-charting album.
• Their eighth album, Signed and Sealed in Blood, was released in 2013 and debuted at No. 9 on the Billboard charts.