'Are you kidding me?': Kid Rock says no to U.S. Senate run
The Detroit-area rocker has been teasing the public for months, but during an appearance on the Howard Stern show he confirmed he's not seeking office.
With a new album in the works, Kid Rock told staff to let rumours 'roll' for a while
Kid Rock says he's not running for U.S. Senate in Michigan.
Kid Rock told SiriusXM host Howard Stern, "Are you kidding me?" during an expletive-laden interview Tuesday.
The Detroit-area rocker has been teasing the public for months. At a Sept. 12 concert, Kid Rock was introduced as Michigan's "next senator" and talked about running for president.
According to the Detroit Free Press , Kid Rock said his staff knew there wouldn't be a run for office. But with all the attention, and a new album in the works, he says he told them: "Let's roll with it for a while."
Kid Rock, whose real name is Robert Ritchie, was a target of protests during recent Detroit concerts because of his use of the Confederate flag.