On Wednesday, the singer’s concert in Evansville, Ind., began with a video greeting from the 45th president.
It’s clear Kid Rock knows his audience — and so, apparently, does Donald Trump. On Wednesday night, the singer’s concert in Evansville, Ind., began with a video greeting from the 45th president, which has now been viewed more than half a million times on TikTok. Flanked by American flags, Trump appeared full of affection both for concertgoers and for Rock, whom he referred to by the singer’s given name, Bob. MORE: Kid Rock chants ‘Let’s go Brandon,’ then calls for unity on new single Immediately after the video ended, Kid Rock launched into a performance of his obscenity-laced new song “We The People,” whose lyrics are filled with partisan rage directed at supporters of the Black Lives Matter movement; people who wear masks to prevent the spread of covid-19; the mainstream media; Anthony Fauci; and — using the catchphrase “Let’s go, Brandon” — President Joe Biden, among others. The song’s corresponding music video, released in March, shows teenagers destroying a TV with the CNN logo displayed on it; a woman holding an assault rifle on a bed covered with ammunition; supporters holding a “Trump 2024” banner; and other signifiers of far-right loyalties. MORE: Kid Rock to Tucker Carlson: ‘I am uncancelable’ Trump’s video appearance at the start of Kid Rock’s “Bad Reputation” tour signals an appeal to the former president’s base and plays off the current culture wars.
