Rock Child may be excited about headlining Turning Point USA’s “All-American Halftime Show,” but social media users are not. In the comments section of a recent article sharing news about Kid Rock, proud supporter of Donald Trump and American conservative, Internet users criticized the right-wing organization and the musician for their “joke” show.
Backlash against Kid Rock and Turning Point comes amid backlash against popular singer Bad bunny after being announced as a halftime show performer at this year’s Super Bowl. The negativity appears to continue following the singer’s appearance at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, where he spoke out against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and its extensive raids in American cities.
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‘Hillbilly’ Kid Rock Fired Over Headlining Turning Point USA’s Upcoming ‘All-American’ Show
According to multiple sources, including Fox News and TMZ, Kid Rock will headline Turning Point USA’s alternative Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday, February 8.
The show is expected to feature other artists, including Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice and Gabby Barrett.
Turning Point announced that the show would air on five networks as well as its social media channels, including YouTube and X.
Kid Rock released a statement about the series via Turning Point USA, saying: “We are approaching this series like David and Goliath. Competing with the pro football machine and a global pop superstar is almost impossible…or it is.”
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Speaking about Bad Bunny’s upcoming concert, Kid Rock added: “He said he was having a dance party, wearing a dress and singing in Spanish? Cool. We plan on playing some great songs for people who love America.”
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Kid Rock faces heat over his involvement in upcoming Turning Point USA show
After the news of Kid Rock’s involvement in the upcoming show was shared online, social media users weighed in with their unfiltered thoughts.
One user called Rock and the TPUSA organization “desperate,” while another predicted the show would be “a mess.”
Another user wondered why TPUSA was going after Kid Rock “of all people,” while a fourth called the show “Hillbilly Halftime Antics.”
“This is literally racism,” someone else wrote, to which another called the halftime show a “joke.”
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Kid Rock’s performance follows backlash over Bad Bunny’s headlining concert
Kid Rock’s upcoming halftime show comes after the NFL was criticized for its decision to have 31-year-old global Puerto Rican music superstar Bad Bunny headline the Super Bowl halftime show.
Donald Trump spoke out against the move during an appearance on Newsmax, saying he had “never heard of” Bad Bunny before alleging that the singer “hates ICE.”
“I don’t know who he is. I don’t know why they’re doing this, it’s crazy,” Trump said. “I think it’s absolutely ridiculous.”
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, however, fired back, standing by the league’s decision to spotlight Bad Bunny.
“I’m not sure we’ve ever selected an artist without some backlash or criticism,” he said. “It’s pretty hard to do when hundreds of millions of people are watching.”
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“This is an important step for us,” he continued. “It’s an important part of entertainment value, and it’s carefully considered.”
Bad Bunny says “ICE OUT” at the 2026 Grammy Awards
Before Super Bowl viewers had the chance to see Bad Bunny live during halftime, he made his presence known at this year’s Grammy Awards, shutting down the room in a flashy black suit.
During his acceptance speech for Album of the Year, Bad Bunny took his moment to share a message.
“I’m going to say, ICE out,” he said, according to The Blast. “We are not savages, we are not animals, we are not aliens, we are humans and we are Americans.”
He ended by adding, “The only thing more powerful than hate is love. So please, we have to be different.”
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Bad Bunny Receives Praise After Grammys Statement
On X, Bad Bunny received praise from social media users who were moved by his statement at the Grammys.
One user said the singer’s message was “profound,” while another called him “brave” for taking a stand.
While accepting his AOTY award, Bad Bunny took a moment to share another message close to his heart.
“I want to dedicate this award to all the people who had to leave their homeland, their country, to pursue their dreams,” he said.