Turning Point USA announces alternative Super Bowl concert with Kid Rock
The ‘The All-American Halftime Show’ will be staged in protest against the choice of Bad Bunny for the coveted headline slot
The organization Turning Point USA, founded by Charlie Kirk and currently led by his wife, Erika Kirk, has announced an alternative concert to the Super Bowl LX halftime show. The show, dubbed “The All-American Halftime Show,” has been promoted as a non-political alternative to celebrate “faith, family, and freedom.” The event will take place on Sunday, February 8, and will be streamed on social media around 8:00 p.m. ET, at the same time as Bad Bunny’s halftime show.
Among the artists invited to the Turning Point USA concert are Kid Rock, Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice, and Gabby Barrett. Although the conservative group’s statement avoids openly criticizing Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio’s performance, Rock did take a stand by presenting the event as a direct response to the NFL halftime show. “We’re approaching this show like David and Goliath. Competing with the pro football machine and a global pop superstar is almost impossible… or is it? He’s said he’s having a dance party, wearing a dress, and singing in Spanish? Cool. We plan to play great songs for folks who love America” the singer said.
It’s worth noting that Bad Bunny — a U.S. citizen of Puerto Rican descent — hasn’t confirmed the details of his performance, so Rock’s mention of him wearing a dress is based on a rumor circulating on social media and not official information about the show. However, the reggaeton artist does often experiment with his clothing and has incorporated dresses into his wardrobe on a couple of occasions. For example, at his performance at the Grammy Awards, where he received the award for Album of the Year, he wore a suit with a back that resembled the laces of a corset.
Kid Rock has long been one of the most visible artists of the MAGA movement. While he has been a controversial figure for years, having used the Confederate flag as a stage backdrop in the early 2000s, he has recently sparked controversy with actions that have solidified his ties to Trumpism. These include the recurring use of the Republican magnate’s image in some of his performances and his statements boasting about having played golf with the U.S. president.
In addition, the musician accompanied Trump during the signing of an executive order aimed at curbing the resale of tickets at inflated prices. “You think I like Trump because he’s a nice guy? I’m not electing the deacon of a church. That motherfucker likes to win. He likes to cheat in his fucking golf game. I want that guy on my team,” he said in an interview with Rolling Stone.
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