Trump Supporters Rallied by Kid Rock at the RNC

For many years, Kid Rock has been a prominent figure in the music industry, achieving notoriety with the release of his 1998 album "Devil Without a Cause."

Over time, the singer has become more vocal about his political views, particularly his support for former President Trump in all of his presidential runs.

This week, Trump's speech will follow the conclusion of the Republican National Convention, which was performed by him.

Kid Rock revised his 2000 hit "American Bad A--" with allusions to Trump. He commenced his concert by requesting the crowd to stand and raise a fist before singing along to "Fight, fight!" and "Trump, Trump!"

One significant change in the lyrics of the song occurred near the end. Instead of singing the original line "Smell the aroma, check my hits / I know it stinks in here ‘cause I’m the s---," he sang "I know it stinks in here ‘cause Trump's the s---," self-censoring on the final word.

In the chorus of the song, Kid Rock typically includes a chant of "Hey, hey!" However, this time, he urged the audience to yell Trump's name and "fight."

Trump's speech was introduced by UFC CEO and President Dana White, who preceded him. He concluded his performance by declaring, "Ladies and gentlemen, prepare for the most patriotic American badass on the planet, President Donald J. Trump."

In his speech, Trump mentioned that Kid Rock had contacted him and requested participation in the convention.

"Over the past decade, he has become a close friend of mine and is truly exceptional, as everyone adores him," Trump stated. "Despite not initially realizing his immense size, I have come to appreciate his many qualities."

He remarked that Kid Rock regularly attracts crowds of 35,000 to 40,000 and stated, "I believe he's earning so much money that he's unsure of what to do with it."

Kid Rock donated $50,000 to a fundraiser for those wounded in the July 13 shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania, during a Trump rally.

The fundraiser, which was created by Meredith O'Rourke, Trump's national finance director and senior adviser, has raised over $6 million, exceeding its original goal of $1 million.

In an interview with Rolling Stone earlier this year, Kid Rock talked about his shift towards politics.

He acknowledged that he wouldn't always get it right, but he knew his intentions were pure; he aimed to do what was best for the country.

He acknowledged that supporting Trump could potentially end his career, but he believed there were many like-minded individuals. "That son of a bitch likes to win," he said. "He cheats at golf. I want that guy on my team. I want the guy who fights with me."

"I am one of the divisive individuals, without a doubt. Occasionally, I criticize others, then I examine myself and think, "Why don't you quiet down too?""

In 2021, Kid Rock caused a stir by destroying Bud Light cans following Anheuser-Busch's promotion featuring transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney.

During a November episode of "Hannity," Kid Rock stated that he is "uncancelable" while discussing the controversy.

Kid Rock: I don't want to be part of the cancel culture and boycotts party.

He stated that no amount of money could ever make him compromise his identity.

He explained that his issue wasn't with Mulvaney, but with Anheuser-Busch.

"Kid Rock stated that he and Mulvaney can coexist in public places, even though they may not be each other's first dinner invite. He added that he is cool with Mulvaney, as most people are."

Kid Rock had been releasing music for many years before achieving mainstream success in the late '90s with songs like "Bawitdaba" and "Cowboy." He first established himself in the Detroit hip-hop scene in the late '80s as part of the Beast Crew.

In 1990, Mike E. Clark, the producer who cut Vanilla Ice's first demos, was dropped by Jive Records after Vanilla Ice's album "Vanilla Ice" became a commercial failure.

Tommy Valentino, a music attorney, stated to the publication that his current mindset was, "I won't rely on any record company to make me a star."

Kid Rock's second and third albums were released by independent labels, and during this time, he continued to refine his sound. Many of those who collaborated with him then, as well as contemporaries like Uncle Kracker, claimed he was driven by fame.

"Bob Ebeling, the drummer, recounted how he loved going out to eat with others and being recognized. He had a unique reward system in his head that didn't exist in others. Being recognized and wanted by others was equivalent to being wealthy for him. He relished in the attention."

"At a restaurant in Royal Oak, a group of us were hanging out when Al Sutton, co-founder and engineer of White Room Studios, said, "Man, my next record is going to be a redneck, s----kicking rock 'n' roll rap band." Everyone laughed and asked, "So that's it, eh?""

In 1997, he was signed to Atlantic Records after executives watched him perform live, and the following year he released "Devil Without a Cause," his breakthrough album.

He's been a household name ever since.

The musician posted a Detroit Free Press article on X, formerly Twitter, in September, stating that he had read it but had never truly reflected on how much effort he put into his career, how fortunate he was, and how many individuals played a significant role in his success.

"Reading about the lake in Northern Michigan this morning brought a tear to my eye. It was a happy tear of reflection and gratefulness. Here's to hard work and all of my hardworking friends, fans, and family!"