Kid Rock (Robert James Ritchie) faced renewed scrutiny for a song featured on the 2001 Osmosis Jones movie soundtrack that includes lyrics about underage girls.
“Cool, Daddy Cool” Lyrics: The song, which appeared on the PG-rated animated film’s soundtrack, features the lines: “Young ladies, young ladies, I like ’em underage / See some say that’s statutory, but I say it’s mandatory”.
The song features Kid Rock and his late hype man, Joe C. The “mandatory” line was delivered by Joe C.. The lyrics resurfaced in discussions around 2026 regarding his involvement in, and endorsement by, figures associated with Turning Point USA (TPUSA).
Other Controversies involving Kid Rock:
Sexual Misconduct Allegations (Publicist): In 2017, Kid Rock parted ways with publicist Kirt Webster following allegations of sexual misconduct against Webster, stating he took the allegations “dead seriously”.
Assault Allegation: In 2007, he was accused of assaulting a woman at his home. Prosecutors did not charge him due to insufficient evidence and conflicting accounts.
Public Tirades: He has been known for public, profane, and sometimes discriminatory rants against figures like Oprah Winfrey and Joy Behar, as well as using homophobic slurs on stage.
Kid Rock has also cultivated a public image as an unapologetic, conservative-leaning, and politically active musician, often using his music to promote these views.