Kid Rock in Scandalous Gun-Waving Incident with Journalist
In a shocking turn of events, controversial musician Kid Rock found himself in hot water once again. During an interview with Rolling Stone, the far-right rocker allegedly brandished a gun and repeatedly used racial slurs towards the journalist. The incident took place at his Nashville home, where journalist David Peisner joined the singer for a discussion primarily focused on politics and his unwavering support for Donald Trump, whom he affectionately referred to as his “bestie.”
As the evening progressed and alcohol flowed, Rock’s behavior took a drastic turn. Peisner reported that the rapper became intoxicated and confrontational after consuming wine and several Jim Beam and Diet Coke cocktails. At one point during a heated argument about politics, Rock, whose real name is Robert James Ritchie, reached behind his chair and pulled out a gun, waving it threateningly in Peisner’s face. Unfazed, he shouted, “And I got a f–king goddamn gun right here if I need it! I got them everywhere!”
Despite the shocking display of aggression, the interview continued for over an hour. Rock nonchalantly dropped racial slurs throughout their conversation without hesitation. Peisner revealed that the musician used the N-word multiple times while recounting past discussions with friends. However, it didn’t stop there. “It’s worth mentioning these are not the only times Ritchie drops the N-word during my visit,” Peisner wrote. “It’d be easy to label this as the rantings of a drunk racist, but as with everything that Ritchie does, it’s hard to know how calculated it all is.”
Over the past decade, Rock’s transformation from a carefree country rocker to a vocal supporter of MAGA has been met with increasing controversy. Growing up in an upper-middle-class family, he has become increasingly polarizing. “I’m part of the problem,” Rock admitted. “I’m one of the polarizing people, no question. Sometimes I bitch about other people, then I look in the mirror and I’m like, ‘Oh, yeah, why don’t you shut the f–k up too?'”
In addition to the gun-waving incident and racial slurs, Rock made disturbing comments about immigrants and Black people during the interview. He even made a distasteful joke about his middle-aged white butler, referring to him by a racially charged nickname. However, Peisner also spoke with several individuals who question the authenticity of Rock’s right-wing beliefs, suggesting that it may be a persona he adopts to manage the emotional fallout of a declining career.
When Peisner, whom Rock derogatorily referred to as a “college snowflake,” expressed his desire to leave, the situation escalated. The “Bawitdaba” singer and the journalist ended up in a heated confrontation, standing chest to chest. Eventually, Rock relented and agreed to drive Peisner a short distance to his car. As they reached the driveway on Rock’s ATV, they shook hands, but the rapper had one final request.
“Would you do me a favor?” Rock asked. “Just write the most horrific article about me. Do it. It helps me.”
