Following the announcement of Kid Rock as a performer for Turning Point USA’s alternative Halftime show to the Super Bowl 60 event, many have been urging him to consider a specific request.
Turning Point USA, the organization originally led by the late Charlie Kirk, plans to host a concert for audiences who would rather not watch Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl 60 show on Sunday, February 8. This decision has sparked some controversy.
Since Erika Kirk took over as CEO after her husband’s assassination last year, the organization has undergone significant changes.
One such change was the announcement that they had secured four country music stars for their event, which received a lukewarm response.
The show’s website revealed that the All American Halftime Show will feature performances from Kid Rock, Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice, and Gabby Barrett.
Fans expressed their thoughts on social media, with one user writing: “Anyone else disappointed?”
Another comment read: “I’ll be watching but I am a little disappointed in this lineup. Going to struggle getting Gen Z to care.”
“I knew it would be Kid Rock and 3 people I’ve never heard of,” wrote another user. Meanwhile, some have been calling for Kid Rock to perform his 1997 hit, ‘Cool Daddy Cool’, a song with reportedly controversial lyrics about underage girls.
This track, which appeared in the 2001 animated film Osmosis Jones, has lyrics that have raised eyebrows:
“Wonder if Kid Rock will sing ‘Cool Daddy Cool?’” one person questioned online, while another added: “Will Kid Rock be singing his song ‘Cool, Daddy Cool’ that contains these lyrics: ‘Young ladies, young ladies, I like ‘em underage,’ ‘See some say that’s statutory.’ ‘But I say it’s mandatory.’”
Here’s a glimpse of the lyrics:
“On my cell phone I’m paid, G, can’t call me, just page me/ Young ladies, young ladies, I like ’em underage, see. Some say that’s statutory / But I say it’s mandatory / My story ain’t that complex, two forties and a Rolex.”
Despite these calls to revisit some of his more uncomfortable lyrics, Rock has remained committed to the show and its audience.
“We plan to play great songs for folks who love America,” Rock stated in a press release via US Weekly. He further elaborated: “We’re approaching this show like David and Goliath. Competing with the pro football machine and a global pop superstar is almost impossible … or is it?”
The ‘Rockstar’ artist then directed criticism towards Bad Bunny and the Super Bowl, saying: “He’s said he’s having a dance party, wearing a dress and singing in Spanish? Cool. We plan to play great songs for folks who love America.”
UNILAD reached out to Kid Rock’s representatives for comment.