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Newsweek
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
Kid Rock Responds to Restaurant ICE Raid Reports
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Kid Rock has said he is not involved in "day to day operations" at his Nashville restaurant, where workers without legal status were reportedly shielded from immigration agents earlier this month. Big Ass Honky Tonk Rock N' Roll Steakhouse was one of three downtown establishments to shut to help workers "avoid detention by ICE agents" during immigration raids on Saturday May 10, Nashville Scene reported last Wednesday. Kitchens also closed at The Diner and Honky Tonk Central during primetime, the newspaper said. Kid Rock said in a social media post on X, formerly Twitter, on Monday said he is not involved in running the restaurant and voiced support for ICE enforcement. "Clearly I do not have anything to do with day to day operations at my Honky Tonk - but it's good click bait, I get it," he wrote. "That being said I 100% support getting illegal criminals out of our country no matter where they are. I also like President Trump want to speed up the process of getting GREAT immigrants into our country - LEGALLY!." The 54-year-old, whose real name is Bob Ritchie, has been a prominent supporter of President Donald Trump. In addition to endorsing Trump during his presidential campaigns, including a performance at the 2024 Republican National Convention, he has frequently spoken out on cultural and political issues. Last week, The Tennessean reported that a weeklong operation led by ICE's New Orleans field office resulted in the arrest of nearly 200 immigrants in the Nashville area. This breaking news story will be updated.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
After Reported ICE Raids at His Nashville Bar, Kid Rock Says He Supports Deportations ‘No Matter Where They Are'
After reports last week of ICE raids at Kid Rock's Big Ass Honky Tonk Rock N' Roll Steakhouse in Nashville, the rocker took to social media to respond to the story and double down on his support for President Trump's deportation of undocumented immigrants. Responding to a Daily Mail US post on X about how his Nashville bar was the 'next target for Trump's sweeping ICE raids,' Rock started by taking issue with the story using his name for 'click bait.' More from Billboard President Trump Signs Executive Order to Crack Down on Ticket Scalpers, Enforce BOTS Act Spring Has Officially Sprung at Coach Outlet - Here's How to Shop The Brand's Colorful New Handbag Styles The Best Digital Cameras Under $100 to Capture Memories During Music Festivals and Concerts 'Clearly I do not have anything to do with day to day operations at my Honky Tonk – but it's good click bait, I get it,' Rock wrote on X. 'That being said I 100% support getting illegal criminals out of our country no matter where they are. I also like President Trump want to speed up the process of getting GREAT immigrants into our country – LEGALLY! It's that simple folks. But the below is not a juicy enough headline to get clicks and views.. in this day and age the truth often is not.' Last week, The Tennessean reported that the New Orleans field office for ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) had announced a weeklong operation that resulted in the arrest of nearly 200 immigrants in Nashville. On May 14, The Nashville Scene reported that the kitchens at Kid Rock's Honky Tonk and other bars co-owned by Nashville businessman Steve Smith had closed early to avoid ICE raids. Kid Rock has been one of Trump's most vocal supporters over both of his terms as U.S. president, most recently joining him in the Oval Office on March 31 for the signing of an executive order that aims to crack down on scalpers who illegally obtain high-priced concert tickets for resale. During the signing, Rock thanked the president for the order, adding that it's a first step in stopping bots that 'get all the good tickets for your favorite shows they want to go to, and they relist them, sometimes for a 400 to 500% markup.' Kid Rock's Big Ass Honky Tonk Rock N' Roll Steakhouse opened on Broadway in Nashville back in October 2018. Best of Billboard Kelly Clarkson, Michael Buble, Pentatonix & Train Will Bring Their Holiday Hits to iHeart Christmas Concert Fox Plans NFT Debut With $20 'Masked Singer' Collectibles 14 Things That Changed (or Didn't) at Farm Aid 2021
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Kid Rock Distances Himself From His Own Bar After Reported Nashville Ice Raids
Kid Rock seems to have no problem with ICE conducting raids at his Nashville bar, Kid Rock's Big Ass Honky Tonk Rock N' Roll Steakhouse. Over the weekend, according to a story in the Nashville Scene, managers at the location sent home undocumented employees working in their kitchen during an evening rush to avoid raids. Rock is involved with the restaurant — according to a new tweet from Rock himself, largely in name only — while owner Steve Smith leads operations. Rock and Smith overlap in their support of Donald Trump and his immigration policies, despite relying on the immigrants who work in the restaurant. 'Clearly I do not have anything to do with day to day operations at my Honky Tonk – but it's good click bait, I get it,' Rock said on X, responding to a headline that referred to the restaurant as the 'next target for Trump's sweeping ICE raids.' 'That being said I 100% support getting illegal criminals out of our country no matter where they are. I also like President Trump want to speed up the process of getting GREAT immigrants into our country – LEGALLY! It's that simple folks. But the below is not a juicy enough headline to get clicks and views.. in this day and age the truth often is not.' More from Rolling Stone Republicans Are Making Their Politically 'Suicidal' Medicaid Cuts Even Worse Trump Is Giving Millions in Taxpayer Money to Family of Rioter Killed on Jan. 6 'The Republic Is Under Siege By a Moron': Everything Bruce Springsteen Has Said About Trump On Saturday, an employee at one of Smith's restaurants shared insight into how operations have changed since the increase in raids. Speaking with the Scene on condition of anonymity, they said: 'We were already understaffed because of the ICE raids throughout the weekend. Then, around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, our manager came back and told anyone without legal status to go home. Events at the Ryman, Ascend, the Savannah Bananas' baseball game all let out, and it was crazy busy. But there was no one in the kitchen to cook the food.' In January, Trump signed a series of executive orders targeting America's immigrant communities. One attempted to end birthright citizenship for children born to parents without at least one permanent-resident status, while another authorized all Department of Justice law enforcement officers to act as immigration officers. ICE raids across the country began almost immediately and have increased in intensity since. Immigrants without criminal records have been targeted, in addition to U.S. citizens being detained and deported. Newark, New Jersey, mayor Ras Baraka was recently arrested at an ICE facility on a trespassing charge, while children who are U.S. citizens have been deported along with their immigrant parents. The Trump administration has shown a continued noncompliance with court orders mandating due process for migrants. At places like Kid Rock's Nashville honky-tonk — regardless of whether its owner and namesake approve — employees seem to be looking out for the immigrants in their communities. Especially since no one else is. Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kid Rock's Nashville Restaurant Closes Over Concerns of ICE Raid: Report
The post Kid Rock's Nashville Restaurant Closes Over Concerns of ICE Raid: Report appeared first on Consequence. Kid Rock's Big Ass Honky Tonk Rock N' Roll Steakhouse in Nashville reportedly shut its doors on Saturday to avoid potential ICE raids sweeping the area. Nashville Scene reports that employees without legal citizenship were told to leave work at Kid Rock's Big Ass Honky Tonk Rock N' Roll Steakhouse around 9:30 p.m. local time on Saturday in order to avoid detention by ICE agents. 'We were already understaffed because of the ICE raids throughout the weekend,' an employee, who asked to remain anonymous to avoid retaliation, told the Scene. 'There was no one in the kitchen to cook the food.' While Kid Rock licenses his name to Big Ass Honky Tonk Rock N' Roll Steakhouse, the business is actually owned by conservative restaurateur Steve Smith. Per Nashville Scene, Smith's other Nashville eateries also shut down Saturday night over ICE raid concerns, and on Sunday, some struggled with staffing as workers avoided returning to work, fearing arrest. Popular Posts First Look at Nicolas Cage and Christian Bale in Madden Movie Drummer Chris Adler Opens Up on What Led to Firing from Lamb of God Morris, Alligator in Happy Gilmore, Dead at Over 80 Years Old Jazz Pianist Matthew Shipp Derides André 3000's New Piano Project: "Complete and Utter Crap" Say It in Ghor: How Andor Brought a Brand New Language to Star Wars Live Nation Launches $30 Ticket Deal for 1,000+ Summer 2025 Concerts Subscribe to Consequence's email digest and get the latest breaking news in music, film, and television, tour updates, access to exclusive giveaways, and more straight to your inbox.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kid Rock's Nashville restaurant sends staff home on busy Saturday night to avoid ICE raid, report says
Management at a Kid Rock-themed restaurant and bar in Nashville reportedly rushed non-citizen employees off the premises during the weekend over fears of an impending ICE raid. During the busy Saturday service, non-citizen employees at three restaurants owned by Nashville businessman Steve Smith were told to leave, including Kid Rock's Big Ass Honky Tonk Rock N' Roll Steakhouse, which opened in 2018, Nashville Scene reports. 'We were already understaffed because of the ICE raids throughout the weekend,' an employee at one restaurant told the outlet. "Then, around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, our manager came back and told anyone without legal status to go home.' After the alleged request, the employee said there was 'no one in the kitchen to cook the food.' The Independent has contacted the Kid Rock restaurant for comment, as well as the others named in the article, including Honky Tonk Central. A manager at the third restaurant mentioned in the piece, The Diner, declined to comment. The reported fears of a raid came as ICE conducted a weeklong operation in the area, which netted nearly 200 arrests, according to the agency. The alleged known presence of undocumented workers at Kid Rock's restaurant would be at odds with the entertainer's staunch support for Donald Trump and his attempts to crack down on illegal immigration. Kid Rock is a vocal ally of the president and recently appeared at the White House for the signing of an executive order targeting ticket scalpers. Echoing Trump's rhetoric, Kid Rock called immigrants 'murderers' and 'rapists' in a 2024 Rolling Stone interview. It is unclear if Kid Rock owns part of the steakhouse, or merely licenses his name to the business, though he has spoken about being affiliated with the business since before it opened. The Tennessean has described the musician as a partner in the venture. The steakhouse was previously in the headlines in 2020 after being cited for failing to comply with Covid guidelines. Nashville Scene describes Smith as a Trump supporter and donor, and the businessman previously told the outlet he has dined and golfed with Trump.
