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Kid Rock has addressed speculation that he lip-synced during his performance at Turning Point USA's "All-American Halftime Show," which aired Sunday, February 8. Speaking to Fox News' The Ingraham Angle on February 9, the 55-year-old performer explained the apparent inconsistencies were due to a "syncing issue" with the show's audio.
"My DJ, who actually raps that song with me, was not lit up," Kid Rock said. "I'm jumping around the stage like a rabid monkey, rapping my song, and I'm taking breaths, and my DJ is filling in the other parts of it." He added that he had raised concerns when reviewing the rough cut, noting, "You guys got to work on that sync. It's off. So it was just a syncing issue that they had, and I know they tried to get it right. It was very difficult."
The performer suggested that critics, particularly "the left" and mainstream media, were quick to accuse him of lip syncing. "It would have been super easy to sync it up if it was prerecorded," he said, praising the production crew for their efforts despite the challenges.
The TPUSA halftime show, organized as a conservative alternative to the NFL's Super Bowl performance, featured performances by Lee Brice, Brantley Gilbert, and Gabby Barrett. Kid Rock emphasized the event was designed to cater to a portion of Americans "underserved entertainment-wise" and aimed to celebrate "American faith, family, and freedom." Turning Point USA spokesperson Andrew Kolvet confirmed plans for another "All-American Halftime Show" next year.
During the interview, Rock also commented on Bad Bunny's official Super Bowl halftime show, which drew roughly 135 million viewers. "I didn't understand any of it," he admitted, referencing the Puerto Rican superstar's Spanish-language performance. He added, "Not my cup of tea, but I don't fault that kid for doing the Super Bowl, getting in front of a global audience. I fault the NFL for putting him in that position and Turning Point for having to come out and have an alternative for people to watch. It's just ... poor kid."
Kid Rock's halftime appearance has been viewed more than 20 million times on YouTube, with fans debating the live-versus-pre-recorded aspects of the performance. He also revealed plans to tape a live performance of "Bawitdaba" with his DJ to illustrate how they share vocals on the track.
