Kid Rock to perform for the MAGA-sphere’s own Super Bowl halftime show

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This year’s Super Bowl halftime show will star Bad Bunny, a recent Grammy winner who is currently one of the most popular artists in music. For those who were offended by some of his recent comments regarding the treatment of Latinos and immigrants, an alternative concert featuring Kid Rock and Gabby Barrett is also available.

Kid Rock, a well-known singer who often supports Donald Trump and conservative viewpoints, will be performing at an event organized by Turning Point USA. This event is designed to counterprogram other events and will be broadcast through conservative media outlets. Turning Point USA was founded by Charlie Kirk, who tragically passed away last year while giving a speech in Utah.

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Last week, Minneapolis rapper and activist Nur-D (Matthew Allen) physically intervened to protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

In a statement, Rock announced the concert will feature fantastic music for patriotic fans. He described the event as a classic underdog story, comparing it to David versus Goliath, and questioned whether they could compete with the power of professional football and a major pop star.

Rock responded to news of the Super Bowl halftime show by saying he’s planning his own event – a dance party where he’ll wear a dress and sing in Spanish. He added that his party will feature music for people who love America, which was a clear dig at the halftime show performer.

Country stars Lee Brice and Brantley Gilbert will perform, along with Barrett, who gained fame on “American Idol” and had a hit song, “I Hope,” in 2019.

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During Sunday’s Grammy Awards, artists like Bad Bunny and Billie Eilish spoke out against recent ICE raids that have been targeting immigrant communities across the country.

Despite fading musical influence by 2026, Kid Rock is attempting to become a key figure in organizing concerts geared towards supporters of the MAGA movement. He’s carefully booking acts to attract not only dedicated fans, but also more mainstream country and rock audiences. His ‘Rock the Country’ festival in 2026 will include artists like Blake Shelton, Jelly Roll, Creed, and Miranda Lambert, though Ludacris and Morgan Wade dropped out after criticism from fans.

After Bad Bunny was announced as a Super Bowl performer in October, House Speaker Mike Johnson admitted he wasn’t familiar with the artist. He then expressed concerns that Bad Bunny wasn’t a good choice, suggesting he wouldn’t appeal to most viewers.

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Bad Bunny’s album, ‘Débi Tirar Más Fotos,’ won Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards on Sunday. This is the first time an album sung entirely in Spanish has received the Recording Academy’s highest honor.

Look, the Super Bowl is watched by everyone, including a ton of kids who are still figuring things out. Honestly, I think you want to see figures like Lee Greenwood – real role models – performing at halftime. Not… well, not someone who sends the wrong message, you know?

President Trump stated he wouldn’t be attending the game this year because of the performers chosen, specifically a Puerto Rican superstar who has won Grammys and the punk band Green Day, who are known for opposing him. He called the choice of performers ‘terrible’ and said it would only create division and animosity.

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2026-02-04 00:31