Sharon Osbourne Urges “Miserable” and “Uneducated” Critics to “Follow the Master” and Emulate Bono

Sharon Osbourne Critiques the Trio

Sharon Osbourne has once again expressed her disdain, labeling the group as “miserable” and “uneducated”, while suggesting they should take a cue from Bono when it comes to activism.

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Controversy Surrounds Coachella Performance

Since their performance at Coachella in 2025, a backlash has arisen against the Irish hip-hop trio. They attracted attention after leading chants with a “Fuck ISRAEL, FREE PALESTINE” slogan and delivering a passionate speech about their support for Gaza and the victims of ongoing conflicts. This action sparked division across social media, leading the festival’s organizers to question their choices.

Subsequently, past concert footage surfaced, showcasing the group voicing support for Hamas and Hezbollah, and even encouraging fans to “target their local officials,” prompting the UK counter-terrorism police to take an interest in the matter.

While many, including Tom Morello, Brian Eno, and Fontaines DC, have shown support for the group and their right to express opinions, one of their most vocal critics has been music manager Sharon Osbourne.

Shortly after the festival, she called for the cancellation of their work visa, stating that their performance in California compromised the “moral and spiritual integrity of the festival.” The trio responded, asserting, “The statements are not aggressive, even if they result in the deaths of 20,000 children.”

Recently, Osbourne reiterated her earlier criticisms, branding the trio as “miserable,” “uneducated,” and filled with “complete hatred.”

“My stance is that you can hold a political position you don’t believe in, but music festivals should promote peace. Music unites people; it shouldn’t create division,” she remarked in a recent interview on Morgan PierceField.

Responses and Ongoing Reactions

She further criticized the group’s manager, Daniel Lambert, who defended the group, stating, “You can’t say there aren’t any consequences.”

Reiterating her call to revoke their U.S. work visas, Osbourne emphasized, “America doesn’t need their presence. They are uneducated about the complexities of the Middle East.”

“They should emulate greats like U2,” she added. “Bono continues to speak about Palestine, but he does it in a way that fosters peace rather than inciting violence.”

The trio currently maintains their right to work in the U.S. and is actively seeking new sponsors to renew their visa after their booking agent faced challenges.

In response to Osbourne’s recent comments, Daniel Lambert took to X, refuting her claims: “Sharon Osbourne led the accusations against the trio with completely false allegations of ‘hateful speech’ at Coachella; the truth is their statements were met with applause and support. This reveals her true colors.”

Sharon Osbourne accused the trio of “hateful speech” at Coachella, when all this was the actual information received with applause and sympathy.

Here she shows her true colors, frightening.pic.twitter.com/rxfqj2odv

– Daniel Lambert (@dllambo) May 1, 2025

Comments praising Bono as a “master” of balanced political discourse came after the U2 singer advocated for “peace and non-violence” during a performance in Las Vegas, which drew mixed reactions.

Despite Osbourne’s claims regarding the trio’s purported ignorance about the Gaza conflict, their comments at Coachella were in line with their established activism.

For instance, last year, they outlined their “10 rules to live by,” including calls for honesty, standing up for oppressed individuals globally, and showed solidarity with Palestine. They also raised significant funds for humanitarian efforts while facing allegations of inciting violence.

Their stage remarks have resulted in police scrutiny, with various statements leading to investigations into their actions. Recently, they categorically denied any support for Hamas or calls to incite violence against local officials, reiterating their commitment to peaceful advocacy.

In light of their controversial statements, several performances have been canceled, and the group has faced significant challenges securing new gigs while navigating stringent anti-hate laws in several countries.

As the ongoing situation unfolds, artists and musicians from across the industry have signed letters supporting freedom of expression, standing by the trio amidst the backlash.

Notably, Robert Del Naja has also commented, reinforcing their advocacy for Palestinian rights while condemning violence against civilians.