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BBC Presenter Faces Backlash Over Controversial Rapper Interview

1/17/2026

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Geeta Guru-Murthy, a BBC News presenter, faced backlash after interviewing rapper DC3, who named Jesus Christ as his hero.
Some viewers perceived Guru-Murthy's breath as a hissing noise, fueling accusations of anti-Christian bias.
DC3, an 18-year-old artist from Northampton, was nominated for two MOBO Awards.
A BBC spokesperson said claims of anti-Christian bias were categorically untrue.
The MOBO Awards ceremony will take place on March 26 in Manchester.

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Geeta Guru-Murthy, a BBC News presenter, faced backlash after interviewing rapper DC3, who named Jesus Christ as his hero.
Some viewers perceived Guru-Murthy's breath as a hissing noise, fueling accusations of anti-Christian bias.
DC3, an 18-year-old artist from Northampton, was nominated for two MOBO Awards.
A BBC spokesperson said claims of anti-Christian bias were categorically untrue.
The MOBO Awards ceremony will take place on March 26 in Manchester.