Kid Rock Praises Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Show on Bill Maher’s Real Time

The musician called the performance exclusive yet powerful, crediting Colin Kaepernick's protest for paving the way for such moments.

Kid Rock appeared on HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher and shared his unexpected admiration for Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show performance.
He described the show as unapologetically exclusive to Black culture, likening it to 'DEI turned into an IED,' referencing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts.
Rock credited Colin Kaepernick's kneeling protests against racial inequality as a catalyst for the NFL embracing such performances, suggesting Lamar and Jay-Z owe him thanks.
While not personally a fan of Lamar's music, Rock expressed respect for the artist's boldness and authenticity in representing his audience.
Bill Maher appeared momentarily speechless during the conversation, which also touched on broader cultural and political divides in entertainment.