Kid Rock responds to haters amid conservative Super Bowl show backlash

Entertainment Weekly • February 6, 2026 • entertainment

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Kid Rock shared a quote from late NBA legend Kobe Bryant's "Mamba Mentality" on social media, encouraging people to "learn to love the hate" and embrace criticism as a sign of greatness.
The quote comes amid Kid Rock's announcement as the headliner for Turning Point USA's "All-American Halftime Show," a conservative alternative to the Super Bowl halftime show led by Bad Bunny.
Turning Point USA, co-founded by Charlie Kirk, revealed the lineup featuring Kid Rock alongside country artists Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice, and Gabby Barrett, promoting themes of "faith, family, and freedom."
Bad Bunny, the official Super Bowl halftime headliner, has faced backlash from conservatives due to his previous