Kid Rock sparked controversy with his recent comments about Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime performance during an appearance on Real Time with Bill Maher. The veteran rocker offered a nuanced take on the performance, drawing from his own experience with hip-hop culture.

Despite acknowledging it wasn't his "cup of tea," Rock expressed respect for Lamar's unapologetic approach, comparing it to his own career path. He noted his background in hip-hop culture, including break dancing, DJing, graffiti, and rapping, which he believes gives him a unique perspective among white audiences.

Rock attributed the performance's booking to Jay-Z's involvement with the NFL, suggesting that Colin Kaepernick's protests inadvertently led to this opportunity. He characterized Lamar's performance as turning "DEI into an IED," noting its focused appeal to Black audiences.

The comments came shortly after Rock's own controversial performance at Jon Bon Jovi's Nashville bar on February 8. During a cover of "Proud Mary," Rock abruptly ended his performance and left the stage after becoming frustrated with the crowd's lack of participation, leaving his band to finish the song without him.

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