Kid Rock has addressed accusations of lip-syncing during his performance at Turning Point USA’s All-American Halftime Show. The singer appeared on The Ingraham Angle to explain what went wrong, insisting that technical issues—not pre-recorded vocals—were to blame.
The Controversy
The performance, which featured Kid Rock’s hit “Bawitdaba,” sparked online criticism after viewers claimed his vocals were out of sync. The show was organized as an alternative to the NFL’s official Super Bowl LX Halftime Show, headlined by Bad Bunny.
Kid Rock’s Defense
Speaking with host Laura Ingraham, Kid Rock said: “It was out of sync. Actually, just to have some fun with the haters. I can’t answer all the trolls, but it’s going to be some fun.” He explained that his DJ, who raps alongside him, wasn’t properly lit during the broadcast, which contributed to the confusion. The singer added that he plans to perform the song live from his Nashville living room and post the video online to prove how the performance works. “It would’ve been super easy to sync it up if it was prerecorded,” he said.
Stage Energy and Sync Issues
Kid Rock suggested that his energetic stage presence may have made the syncing problem worse. “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 explained. He noted that even in the rough cut of the broadcast, he had warned producers that the sync was off.
Looking Ahead
Despite the controversy, Kid Rock emphasized that the issue was purely technical. “It was just a syncing issue that they had, and I know they tried to get it right. It was very difficult,” he concluded. Kid Rock headlined the TPUSA event, which positioned itself as a patriotic alternative to the NFL’s halftime show. While the debate over lip-syncing continues online, the singer appears determined to prove his performance was authentic.
