Viewers Slam Kid Rock’s RNC Performance, Accuse Him of Lip-Synching

Kid Rock made an appearance at the Republican National Convention (RNC) to support his friend, former President Donald Trump, who was there to accept the Republican nomination. Nevertheless, Kid Rock’s performance left a lot to be desired, according to numerous viewers who criticized it on social media.

Many spectators accused the musician of lip syncing. One viewer commented, “Kid Rock lip synching is pretty awful. Is this his usual style of ‘singing’? That was almost as painful as Erik Trump’s speech.” Another commented, “Kid Rock is? Is he lip synching?

A self-identified conservative viewer noted, “I’m as conservative as they come, but watching Kid Rock lip synching a rap song at the GOP convention while these old white dudes pump their fists is super cringey.”

Yet another viewer chimed in with, “Kid Rock lip synching to his wack a— lyrics to a Metallica song is the goofiest f—king thing I have ever seen.” Another viewer summarized their thoughts, “Kid Rock performing just before Trump’s nomination speech. This country is basically a cartoon.”

Kid Rock had teased his performance beforehand, perhaps setting the stage for disappointment. In a message on the platform X, he asked viewers to be scared and shared his arrival in Milwaukee. “We just arrived in Milwaukee to support our tried and true, red, white, and blue, 100 percent American bada— president,” he stated. “What’s going to happen tonight? Tune in to find out. God bless Donald Trump and God bless America.”

Trump and Kid Rock share a longstanding friendship. Trump even extended his condolences when Kid Rock’s father, Bill, passed away. Trump expressed his sentiments, “Bill Ritchie, Sr., the wonderful father of Bob, sometimes referred to as Kid Rock, recently passed away after a long and brave fight with a nasty competitor, cancer. I got to know Bill very well over the last three years, and he was something special, a very successful guy, but family was far more important than that success. He was a fabulous father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, but also, a man with tremendous vision, talent, and style, and a real character! My condolences to the whole family. Bill will be greatly missed.”

Kid Rock responded to Trump with a heartfelt thank you. He wrote, “Thank you Mr. President. He was a huge supporter as you know, loved what you stand for, and always looked forward to spending time with you. Many will never get to know you like I have on a personal/friendship level, but let this be a testament to how great a man, father, and friend you are! God Bless you and RIP Dad.”