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Fox News
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Kid Rock embraces American pride, breaks down why performing for veterans is 'most rewarding' work he's done
Kid Rock doesn't intentionally set out to make patriotic music, but that's what the iconic musician manifests when he puts pen to paper. During an interview with Fox News Digital at his "Rock N Rodeo" event in Texas on May 16, Kid Rock acknowledged that his music carries a strong message of American pride, which he's happy about, but it isn't necessarily his goal. "The message of patriotism in my music has just always been there, and I don't know if it's been on purpose. I guess it's not really something I think about. It's just what comes out when I'm writing. What I feel, what I see, what I experience. That's what comes out on a piece of paper and usually into a song," he said. Kid Rock said he gets more into the patriotic spirit around Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. "I guess that would mean I have to do a Christmas record, right? Yeah, Kid Rock. Jingle f---ing bells." WATCH: KID ROCK SAYS PATRIOTISM ISN'T HIS INTENT WHEN MAKING MUSIC, 'IT'S JUST WHAT COMES OUT' "The message of patriotism in my music has just always been there, and I don't know if it's been on purpose." Over his multi-decade music career, Kid Rock has performed shows for U.S. service members on active duty. He told Fox News Digital that he'd just sent a text to his "little brother," podcaster Theo Von, who is working with President Donald Trump to perform comedy routines for troops in Qatar, praising him for the work. WATCH: 'TRUMP AT HIS BEST': PODCASTER THEO VON APPEARS WITH THE PRESIDENT IN QATAR "I said, 'Man, I'm so proud of you,' and just sent him some well-wishes, and he said he loved it, it was awesome. I said, 'Yeah, to me, it was some of the most rewarding things I've ever done in my career.' "Unfortunately, those wars were so long. I went a lot of times along with people like Toby Keith – rest in peace, my old friend Toby – and so many other talented artists … that's the least we could do is give our time and talents to be over there entertaining these kids. And like I said, some of the most rewarding, hardest work I've ever done," he said. He added, "It's unfortunate these wars happened, but I feel blessed and so fortunate to have been able to go over there and bring some smiles to these kids' faces, most times halfway around the world in some godforsaken place." WATCH: KID ROCK SAYS PERFORMING FOR MILITARY MEMBERS WAS 'SOME OF THE MOST REWARDING' WORK HE'S DONE "Kid Rock's Rock N Rodeo" held an event at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on May 16. "Experience the electrifying fusion of rock, country and hip-hop with Kid Rock performing live in concert at this revolutionary new rodeo event during the PBR World Finals!" the website stated. "Known for mega-hits like 'Bawitdaba', 'All Summer Long', and 'Cowboy,' Kid Rock transforms every stage into a powerhouse of energy. Dive into the world of this multi-platinum phenomenon and get ready to rock with one of music's most dynamic and enduring superstars!"
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kid Rock Toadies Up To Trump With Graphic, Violent Turn Of Phrase
Kid Rock used a disturbingly violent phrase in a rant about 'wokeness' to hail President Donald Trump during an interview on Fox News Digital. Trump had 'slit the throat of DEI and wokeness,' the pro-MAGA musician told Fox News Digital during his 'Rock N Rodeo' event at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Friday, while praising the Trump White House's ongoing attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion programs and measures. 'I think wokeness and DEI and cancel culture is starting to exit the building, and we can thank President Trump for leading that charge once again,' said Kid, whose real name is Robert James Ritchie. 'I call him the dragon slayer in that regard, because he just came and slit the throat of DEI and wokeness,' he added. "Dragon slayer!"@KidRock hails @realDonaldTrump as the 'DEI destroyer,' saying wokeness is finally exiting the building — Bud Light got its reckoning, cancel culture's fading, and merit is making a comeback. — Fox News (@FoxNews) May 19, 2025 The singer acknowledged 'there's always gonna be cancel culture at some level, somebody getting butt sore about this, wants to protest and not buy a product or whatever' but said that, 'personally, I'm not into seeing people lose their jobs over some corporate decision that was made.' There sometimes 'needs a little spanking,' though, he said, before talking about 2023 right-wing outrage over Bud Light's partnership with trans activist Dylan Mulvaney. 'But at the end of the day, we forgave them, said, 'It's all good. Let's get back on track,'' said Kid. Last week, Kid Rock told Fox News' Jesse Watters that the birth rate in the United States is low 'because who's going to sleep with these ugly-ass, broke, crazy, deranged, TDS ['Trump Derangement Syndrome'], liberal women?' 'I mean, you look at these rallies, it's like a bunch of women that no guy wants to sleep with, and a bunch of dudes that want to sleep with each other,' he added. Donald Trump Jr. Escalates 'Disgusting' Biden Cancer Dig With 'Mental Disorder' Swipe Pete Hegseth's Straight-Faced Claim On Clearances Gets Roasted Online Trump Drops Crude Line At Kennedy Center Dinner In Bizarre Rant About 2020 Election GOP Sen. Spills On Trump Qatari Jet Plan: 'Probably Shouldn't Be Breaking That Story'
Hindustan Times
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Rep. Lauren Boebert reignites Kid Rock dating rumours after Rock N Rodeo appearance
Republican Representative Lauren Boebert reignited rumours about dating Kid Rock after her appearance at the latter's Rock N Rodeo. In a now-viral social media post, the Colorado representative is seen flashing a grin while posing alongside the 54-year-old musician. On Sunday, conservative radio host Dana Loesch took to X to share a photo of herself and her husband posing with Boebert and Rock. The group photo was shot at the All Summer Long singer's musical event in Texas on Saturday, per Daily Mail. Also Read: Emilie Kiser shared son Trigg's final video just hours before 3-yr-old's tragic accident: 'I can not believe…' For the outing, which netizens claimed to be a 'double date,' Boebert and Rock donned cowboy hats to match the theme of the rock and roll rodeo event, which was a part of the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) World Finals. The 38-year-old MAGA representative added a patriotic touch to her ensemble with American flag-themed boots. 'Last night,' Loesch captioned her post, which raised several eyebrows. Netizens inquired if Boebert and Rock were 'together' as the photo reignited the rumours which began earlier this year. Back in February, the duo made headlines after a video of them getting into a cab together in Washington, DC, at 2:30 am went viral. Also Read: Late Queen Elizabeth stepped in after Meghan Markle 'berated' her wedding caterer: Report Their taxi ride came after they partied together to celebrate Donald Trump's return to the White House. The following day, TMZ released a clip of them chatting. The outlet reported at the time that 'Lauren was totally transfixed by the rock star, yapping away, doing a little dance, and clapping like she was front row at his concert — basically giving Kid Rock all the hype he needed.'
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kid Rock and Lauren Boebert dating rumors renewed as pair seen together
Kid Rock and Lauren Boebert have sparked dating rumors once again. The Colorado Republican was at the 'Born Free' singer's Rock N Rodeo on Saturday, according to an X post from radio show host Dana Loesch. Rock had his arms around the two women in the photo, which also featured Dana's husband, Chris. 'Last night at the @KidRockRNR @laurenboebert @ChrisLoesch,' she captioned the post. The Independent has reached out to representatives for both Rock and Boebert for comment. Rock was previously engaged to Audrey Berry for seven years before it was reported in February that they were no longer together. He proposed to Berry in April 2017, six years after they quietly started dating. A source who spoke to Us Weekly at the time said that the couple broke up late last year, and the singer has now moved on. 'He is venturing into the dating pool,' the source told the publication. Last night at the @KidRockRNR @laurenboebert @ChrisLoesch — Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) May 18, 2025 Rumors of romance circulated for weeks after 54-year-old Rock and 38-year-old Boebert were seen talking at one of Donald Trump's inaugural parties. The singer was then seen getting into a cab with the congresswoman at 2:30 a.m. 'Lauren was totally transfixed by the rock star, yapping away, doing a little dance, and clapping like she was front row at his concert — basically giving Kid Rock all the hype he needed,' TMZ noted. Rumors about Rock's dating life came a few days after he lashed out at Bruce Springsteen over the 'Born in the U.S.A.' singer's recent tirade against Trump. Appearing on FOX & Friends on Friday, he accused Springsteen, 75, of trying to cosy up to the 'Hollywood elite' with his rant. 'Just another person with TDS [Trump derangement syndrome] at the highest levels,' Rock told Steve Doocy on Friday. 'To be in Europe talking junk about our president who gets up and works his ass off for this country, every day, and his administration is doing such great things… Thank God for him. But to do that in Europe… what a punk move.' 'This guy's got, what, 500 million, a billion dollars… and is out there playing like he's a working-class hero,' he added of Springsteen. 'And really, to me, just wants to be… in good standings with the Hollywood elite… and I'm proud to say that I'm more of Hollywood's kryptonite.'
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kid Rock applauds Trump for ‘spanking' DEI groups – but rock star notes he helped lead anti-woke push
Kid Rock has hailed President Donald Trump as the 'dragon slayer' of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies within the federal government and praised him for ushering 'cancel culture' out of the national conversation while acknowledging that, sometimes, 'a little spanking' can be necessary. Speaking to Fox News Digital at his 'Rock N Rodeo' event in Arlington, Texas, on Friday, the singer was asked about the state of the culture wars in the United States since Trump returned to the White House in January. 'I think wokeness and DEI and cancel culture is starting to exit the building, and we can thank President Trump for leading that charge once again,' he answered. 'I call him the dragon slayer in that regard, 'cuz he just came and slit the throat of DEI and wokeness. 'There's always gonna be cancel culture at some level, somebody getting butt sore about this, wants to protest and not buy a product or whatever. You know, me personally, I'm not into seeing people lose their jobs over some corporate decision that was made.' Drawing attention to his own role in the anti-woke pushback, notably joining the conservative boycott of Bud Light beer in 2023 after the brand featured transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney in a commercial, Rock continued: 'Sometimes there needs [to be] a little spanking there, like Bud Light had from me and some other people, but at the end of the day, we forgave them, said, 'It's all good. Let's get back on track.' 'I do think it's exiting the building right now, and hopefully it stays gone, but we should be a merit-based system. The best and [most] hardworking rises to the top. 'I don't know how we got here, because to me, that's just common sense, that's just the ultimate, highest level of common sense that just the best and the hardest workers rise to the top. It doesn't matter, anything else.' A long-time supporter and Florida golf buddy of Trump, Rock was invited to sum up the president's first four months back in the Oval Office. 'My thoughts on President Trump's presidency? Greatest president ever. I can sum it up like that,' he responded. 'Not only because of our friendship and all the laughs we share on the golf course or hanging out at UFC fights or whatever it might be, but just the tenacity this man has. You know, the most resilient. 'You know, I call myself the American Bad A**, but I think I got to ride shotgun on that moniker when I'm with the president. Just somebody who loves this country unapologetically, and fights for it every single day.' Hinting at the extent of his personal pull with Trump, Rock said: 'I remind him every day that, 'Don't forget, Mr President.' I was like, 'We can deal with reasonable people on the left.' ''That's no problem,' I go. 'But there's a lot of bad actors. Their goal, at the highest level, is to lock you up and take everything you had,' I go. 'And that we can't forget. Those people need to be dealt with. But, other than that, love everybody. Let's bring this country together.''
