Tom Morello Criticizes Kid Rock’s Sparse Audience at Turning Point USA Event
Tom Morello, known for his outspoken views on political issues, has recently turned his wit towards Kid Rock. Morello reacted to a viral clip of Kid Rock performing at the Turning Point USA event, which showcased a notably sparse audience.
Turning Point USA Event Highlights
The event, which aimed to be an alternative to the Super Bowl halftime show featuring Bad Bunny, saw Kid Rock as one of its prominent acts. In the video shared on X, Kid Rock performed in front of only a few dozen attendees. Despite attempting to engage the crowd by encouraging them to wave their arms, he received little response.
Morello’s Sarcastic Take
On social media, Morello humorously referenced President Trump’s campaign slogan by stating, “America is finally great again. Thank you.” His sarcasm underscored the event’s lack of audience engagement.
- Event Date: February 11
- Location: Turning Point USA stage
- Other Performers: Included Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice, and Gabby Barrett
Kid Rock Responds
One day before Morello’s comment, Kid Rock addressed rumors regarding the performance being pre-recorded instead of live. He also denied allegations of lip-syncing during his set, emphasizing that he would never lip-sync to his popular song “Bawitdaba.” Kid Rock criticized the spread of misinformation online and remarked on the negativity from certain media outlets.
Morello Supports Bad Bunny
In addition to critiquing Kid Rock, Morello expressed support for Bad Bunny’s performance. He reshared multiple posts advocating for the Puerto Rican artist. Many of these posts echoed sentiments from country singer Zach Bryan, who deemed the event as “cringe” and embarrassing, regardless of political affiliations.
Morello’s Activism
In a show of activism, Morello attended the Super Bowl on February 8 in Santa Clara, California. He displayed an “ICE Out” banner to protest immigration enforcement practices in the U.S. This was part of a broader response following a police incident in Minneapolis, where two civilians were shot by ICE officers.
Morello’s presence at both events illustrates his commitment to engaging with social issues while critiquing performances that he finds lacking in substance or sincerity.
