Kid Rock has been announced as the headliner for Turning Point USA’s highly anticipated Super Bowl LX halftime show, a decision that has sparked considerable debate and commentary across social media platforms. In a recent social media post, Kid Rock took a jab at fellow performer Bad Bunny, stating, “He’s said he’s having a dance party, wearing a dress, and singing in Spanish. We plan to play great songs for folks who love America.”
The lineup for the halftime show also includes artists Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice, and Gabby Barrett, prompting a variety of reactions beyond the MAGA community. As excitement builds around the event, some users online have raised eyebrows over the potential performance of Kid Rock’s controversial track “Cool, Daddy Cool,” which features lyrics that have drawn significant criticism.
The song, which appears in the 2001 soundtrack for the animated film “Osmosis Jones,” includes provocative lines that mention underage girls. Social media commentators have seized on this, juxtaposing the choice of Kid Rock with the family-friendly branding typically associated with the Super Bowl halftime show. Parker Molloy amplified the conversation by reposting a comment from JD Vance that included the lyrics, suggesting that the performance of the song would be inappropriate.
The discourse around Kid Rock’s potential singing of this particular song has led to a flood of reactions, with many expressing disbelief over the choice of headliner and questioning the appropriateness of the lyrics in light of recent conversations surrounding sensitive subjects, particularly with the backdrop of the recently released Epstein files. Comments flowing in include sarcasm about the lineup’s “faith and family” message, with some tweets pointing out the dissonance between the event’s branding and Rock’s lyrical history.
Despite the uproar, neither Kid Rock, JD Vance, nor Turning Point USA have made any public statements regarding the controversial nature of the song. While the anticipation for the show continues to rise, it appears unlikely that Kid Rock will perform the infamous track, given the current climate of scrutiny and the desire to maintain a certain image during a high-profile event like the Super Bowl halftime show.