Kid Rock, the outspoken musician, has reaffirmed his contentious remarks about Joy Behar and Oprah Winfrey, initially made during a drunken tirade at his Nashville honky-tonk in 2019.
In a recent interview on Fox Nation’s “Tucker Carlson Originals,” Kid Rock, whose real name is Robert James Richie, maintained that he doesn’t regret his words. “A drunk man’s words are a sober man’s ideas; I own what I said,” he stated.
The original incident sparked widespread attention after TMZ released a video of Kid Rock yelling explicit insults at Winfrey and Behar on stage. He also unintentionally targeted Kathie Lee Gifford, later expressing slight remorse for the mistake.
“I don’t apologize to anybody,” Kid Rock emphasized, reiterating his dislike for Oprah Winfrey. “I got drunk, and the next thing you know, I’m on stage, yelling [expletives] Oprah.”
Kid Rock’s unapologetic stance has drawn both criticism and support. This isn’t the first time he’s courted controversy; his Nashville restaurant, Kid Rock’s Big Ass Honky Tonk & Rock n’ Roll Steakhouse, made headlines for defying COVID-19 restrictions in 2020.
Additionally, Kid Rock and professional golfer John Daly faced allegations of disregarding mask mandates during the 2020 presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
Kid Rock’s refusal to back down from his comments has sparked a mixed reaction. While some admire his unapologetic attitude, others criticize his inflammatory language.
The musician’s unwavering stance has added fuel to the debate about free speech, celebrity accountability, and the consequences of public outbursts. Love him or hate him, Kid Rock remains unapologetically himself, even in the face of controversy.
