Kid Rock has reminded both media and fans alike once again not to expect any sort of a filter out of him, nor an apology for being politically incorrect.
In an interview with The Guardian, Kid Rock discusses not using social media, his political views, how he's about to become a grandfather at 43, and not just being wealthy, but being loaded. Oh — and that rap-rock "turned out to be pretty gay."
The musician dabbled fairly heavily in the genre back in the late '90s and early '00s, with hits such as "Cowboy," "American Bad A-," and "Bawitdaba" that helped give the genre a pull, and now has realized he isn't a fan himself.
"Rap-rock was what people wanted at the time, and they still love those songs at shows. But it turned into a lot of bullshit and it turned out to be pretty gay ... If someone says you can't say 'gay' like that you tell them to go f--k themselves. You're not going to get anything politically correct out of me," he told The Guardian.
One often forgets that when Kid Rock began his career it was with a strict hip hop influence and he ended up dedicating the first seven years or so of his craft to rapping. His debut album, released 24 years ago, Grits Sandwiches For Breakfast, was strictly a rap album, gaining him popularity alongside the likes of the Insane Clown Posse. Following getting into rap-rock later in his career, Kid Rock later shifted towards a Southern rock and country influence.
Now that it's 2015, Kid Rock is focusing on furthering his musical talents in the live arena, and will be releasing his ninth studio album First Kiss next month.
What do you think of Kid Rock insulting the rap-rock genre that evidently led him to fame? Do you think there is a future for the genre of rap-rock, or has Kid Rock's dismissal killed it?
