In a surprising turn of events, Kid Rock, who previously protested against Bud Light by shooting up a case of the beer in an AR-style rifle video, was recently spotted indulging in the very beverage he once boycotted. The incident occurred at a Nashville music venue, where Kid Rock was seen enjoying a Bud Light, months after his public display of protest.
Kid Rock’s initial backlash against Bud Light came after the brand partnered with trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney in March. Rock took a strong stance against the brand and posted a video on Twitter showing him using an AR-style rifle to shoot a case of Bud Light, while vehemently expressing his disapproval for the company.
However, it appears that Kid Rock’s resolve against Bud Light may have wavered over time. Exclusive pictures obtained by TMZ revealed the singer holding a Bud Light at a concert with his friends, contradicting his earlier protest.
The images of Kid Rock with a Bud Light in hand sparked a flurry of reactions on Twitter, with many users expressing surprise and even poking fun at the singer for seemingly going back on his protest. Some individuals, like podcaster Tim Pool, went as far as to label his actions as “treason.”
This sequence of events illustrates the complex interplay between public statements, personal choices, and the unpredictable nature of celebrity actions. Kid Rock’s shift from protesting a brand to consuming its product highlights the nuanced and sometimes contradictory decisions that can arise within the public eye.
TREASON https://t.co/LgQd6pf18F
— Tim Pool (@Timcast) August 18, 2023
Kid Rock caught drinking a Bud Light at the Skydeck in Nashville😂
(Celeb media have confirmed it's him) pic.twitter.com/rOMu4GhNH1
— James Rehrauer (@Rehrauer99) August 18, 2023
— KidRock (@KidRock) April 4, 2023
