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Reporter 'confronts' Billie Eilish on her property over Grammys Native tribe 'stolen land' claims
A reporter attempted to "confront" Billie Eilish at her Los Angeles home after the singer's viral anti-ICE comments at the 2026 Grammy Awards.
As widely reported, the 24-year-old 'Birds of a Feather' songstress sparked both support and controversy on February 1 during her acceptance speech for Song of the Year at the Crypto.com Arena.
She used the platform to voice her opposition to the Trump administration’s immigration policies, stating: "No one is illegal on stolen land," followed by a shout of “F** ICE.”
Confrontation at Eilish’s Los Angeles Property
The comments, which were met with cheers and a standing ovation at the awards show, quickly ignited outrage on social media and from public figures.
In the wake of the backlash, GB News reporter Ben Leo took it upon himself to visit the 'Bad Guy' singer's multimillion-dollar horse ranch in the exclusive LA neighborhood of Catalina Foothills.
"Billie reckons there's no such thing as an illegal human because we're all on stolen land," he said during his broadcast. "So, we're here in Billie's quite posh neighborhood in Los Angeles.
"Let's go see if she practices what she preaches. Hopefully, if she sticks by her merits, she’ll have no problem with me waltzing in...maybe making a cup of coffee or a tea," he added.
Standing outside the property, Leo pointed out the “irony” of the “massive wall” surrounding her home, given her stance on national borders.
"Let us in, please, Billie. We are here because this is stolen land, Billie, and we think we should be given access to your quite lovely $3 million mansion," he said into the home's call box.
No response came, and Leo concluded the segment by claiming that Eilish has “different ideas” regarding her own property than she does for the country.
Tongva Tribe Responds to Eilish’s Remarks
The Tongva tribe, whose ancestral land includes the area where Eilish’s property is located, also weighed in on the controversy.
In a statement, the tribe acknowledged that while they appreciated the 'Wildflower' musician's recognition of stolen land, they pointed out that her home sits on their ancestral territory.
“We appreciate the opportunity to provide clarity regarding the recent comments made by Billie Eilish,” the Tongva tribe said in a statement, per Daily Mail.
"As the First People of the greater Los Angeles basin, we do understand that her home is situated in our ancestral land," they continued. "Eilish has not contacted our tribe directly regarding her property. We do value the instance when public figures provide visibility to the true history of this country."
The tribe also shared that in future discussions, they want people to explicitly reference their community, ensuring the public understands that the greater Los Angeles basin remains Gabrieleno Tongva territory.
Furthermore, they mentioned their close partnership with the Recording Academy in drafting the official Land Acknowledgment statement shared during Grammy week.
Public Backlash and Family Defense
The criticism surrounding Eilish’s remarks intensified on social media, with many calling for her to act on her words and relinquish her property.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis mocked the singer's comments, tweeting: “Maybe she should step up and forfeit her Southern California mansion since it is supposedly on ‘stolen land.’”
Others echoed similar sentiments, with Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) stating: “Any white person who does a public ‘stolen land’ acknowledgment should immediately give his or her land to Native Americans. Otherwise, they don’t mean it.”
Despite the backlash, Eilish’s family has come to her defense. Her brother, Finneas, took to Instagram Threads to respond to the critics.
"Seeing a lot of very powerful old white men outraged about what my 24-year-old sister said during her acceptance speech. We can literally see your names in the Epstein files," he slammed.
The 'Lunch' singer was not alone in using the Grammy stage to speak out on immigration issues, as several artists, including Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, made bold statements in support of immigrant rights.
Bad Bunny, after winning Best Música Urbana Album, declared: “ICE out,” to resounding applause.
"We're not savages, we're not animals, we're not aliens - we're humans," he said. "The hate gets more powerful with more hate. The only thing that's more powerful than hate is love, so, please, we need to be different. If we fight, we have to do it with love."