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Kid Rock Faces Renewed Backlash Over Controversial 2001 SNL Joke About Underage Girls
Kid Rock, the 55-year-old musician and outspoken MAGA supporter, is once again under fire after a clip from his 2001 appearance on Saturday Night Live resurfaced on social media. In the segment, Kid Rock made a joke referencing Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, who were just 14 years old at the time, implying they were old enough to date.
Kid Rock, then 30 and already a father, quipped, “Why is every guy in America waiting for these chicks to turn 18? I mean, you know what I’m saying?
If there’s grass on the field, play ball!”
This controversial joke has ignited fresh criticism, especially following Kid Rock’s recent headline performance at Turning Point USA’s alternative Super Bowl halftime show on February 8. The Democratic Party shared an image of Kid Rock alongside the joke’s transcript, labeling him “The face of the MAGA Halftime Show.”
Social media users quickly expressed their disgust, with comments such as “SO gross!” and “He is a disgusting human being.
It’s no wonder the MAGA base loves him.” Others pointed out that this is not the first time Kid Rock has courted controversy.
Past incidents include accusations of brandishing a firearm at a journalist during a 2024 interview and multiple allegations of using racial slurs.
Adding to the scrutiny, a recent track featuring Kid Rock titled “Cool, Daddy, Cool” drew widespread outrage for lyrics that appear to reference underage girls, including the lines, “Young ladies, young ladies, I like ’em underage, see / Some say that’s statutory (But I say it’s mandatory).”
In response to the renewed backlash, Kid Rock took to Instagram to share a quote from Kobe Bryant about embracing hate and criticism, writing, “Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, and everyone should have one about you. Haters are a good problem to have.
Nobody hates the good ones. They hate the great ones.”
As the controversy continues, Kid Rock remains a polarizing figure in both the music world and political discourse.