The artist is expected to give an “exclusive insight into his political views and aspirations “. Kid Rock’s opening performance is scheduled for today (12 September). And his campaign has been entertaining as shit.” In an interview with Rolling Stone, he said, “My feeling let the motherfucking business guy run it like a fucking business. He has been encouraged to run for the U.S. During the 2016 presidential election Rock voiced his support for Donald Trump. Kid Rock, who is white, wrote, None of this would be going on if I were not thinking of running for office. Kid Rock has not shied away from airing his political views before. Stay tuned, I will have a major announcement in the near future – Kid Rock I have had a ton of emails and texts asking me if this website is real… The answer is an absolute YES. In July, Rock made an informal candidacy announcement for the United States Senate, and followed it up with tweet stating that he would “have a major announcement in the near future “. Editor Stephen Henderson accused Rock of being a “wanna-be hip-hop artist, eager to capitalise on the genre’s commercial success, to a bold celebrant of what might politely be called the culture of white resentment.” Protests have been planned by the National Action Network in response to Rock’s scheduled performance, amidst growing fears of violence at the show.
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The news outlet have previously called his opening concert at Little Caesars Arena in Midtown Detroit a “Middle Finger to Detroiters “. The Detroit Free Press reports that Pellegrini’s attorneys have subpoenaed Kid Rock, telling him to give up the glass dildo so that they can use it as evidence. The outburst was fuelled in part by the backlash from Detroit Free Press. He also lashed out at charity organisations in Detroit which he has previously supported, stating that they “have had anything to say about these unfounded attacks from these handful of jackasses and The Detroit Free Press”.įurthermore, he condemned those who refuse to stand during the national anthem, stating: “I know I should probably not even have posted anything about these bottom feeders”, before signing off with “P.P.P.P.P.S. Robert Ritchie, otherwise known as Kid Rock, has written a lengthy post on his website claiming the “extreme left” are trying to “stir the pot” and label him a “racist” for his past use of the Confederate flag.