GB News has come under renewed scrutiny following a live segment discussing Kanye West’s controversial removal from the Wireless Festival line up, after comments were made about rapper Drake during the broadcast that sparked immediate backlash online.

The discussion initially centred on Kanye West and the wider controversy surrounding his planned appearance at Wireless, which had already been engulfed in public debate before the event was ultimately cancelled. However, the conversation shifted when Drake was brought into the discussion, leading to remarks from guests that have since drawn criticism.

Kiki Turner, who is 17 and the daughter of GB News presenter Bev Turner, said during the broadcast,

“You have people like drake, who is talking about stabbing people, shooting people, raping women..”

Following her comments, GB News presenter Andrew Pierce asked for clarification on whether Drake was being referred to as a rapper, before adding his own wider remarks about the genre, stating,

“They're all like that, these rappers, they're homophobic, misogynistic, often antisemitic, they seem to be anti-everything.”

The exchange has since circulated widely online, with viewers questioning how such statements were handled during a live broadcast discussion and whether sufficient editorial oversight was in place.

The segment, which was intended to focus on the fallout from Kanye West’s Wireless festival controversy, quickly became part of a broader debate about rap music, cultural interpretation, and the responsibilities of broadcasters when discussing public figures.

Reaction on social media has been swift, with users sharing clips of the discussion and debating the comments made on air.

One user wrote,

“There are far too many people talking about stuff they know absolutely noting about these days..”

Another commented,

“GB News are about to have the biggest lawsuit and they won't win because Drake will have the biggest and best Jewish lawyers on his side. This might be a big win for humanity.”

A third user added,

“So all of the rappers are the same? This misinformation is what perpetuates corruption, racism, and segregation.”

The controversy adds to ongoing discussion around Kanye West’s Wireless Festival situation, which has been heavily scrutinised following his past antisemitic remarks and the decision to cancel the event after significant public pressure.

GB News has not issued a detailed public statement regarding the specific comments made during the broadcast at the time of writing.