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This article, written by Rico Suave and first published on April 21, 2022, analyzes the public persona and alleged true identity of musician Kid Rock, whose real name is Robert James Ritchie (or “Bob”). The author, along with input from Miles, questions Kid Rock’s claims of a “middle-class” upbringing, presenting evidence suggesting a wealthy background with William “Bill” Ritchie (his father) owning multiple Ford dealerships and a six-acre orchard. The article scrutinizes Kid Rock’s political affiliations and public statements, particularly his use of the Confederate flag and his evolving stance on issues, noting his honor from the NAACP in 2011 and his later dismissive remarks about protesters.

The author delves into Kid Rock’s genealogy, initially exploring Geni.com and Geneanet.org, and discusses potential connections to other Ritchie families of distinction, including Guy Stuart Ritchie and the peerage. The text highlights Kid Rock’s collaboration with Sean Penn on the short film “Americans” in 2012, contrasting this with his current “American Badass” image. The article also speculates on Kid Rock’s relationships, mentioning his ex-wife Kelley Russell and actress Jill Ritchie, and explores possible connections between Lionel Richie and the Ritchie family, suggesting Lionel Richie may be more white than publicly acknowledged and related to Kid Rock.

The author questions the rapid success Kid Rock experienced in the music industry, from demos in 1988 to major label offers and album releases within a few years, and notes his Grammy Award nomination for Best New Artist in 2000 despite being active for over a decade. The article also points out inconsistencies in Kid Rock’s claims, such as his “South Detroit” origin, when he was actually born in Romeo, Michigan. The author expresses disappointment in Kid Rock’s divisive political rhetoric, his perceived “elitist politics,” and his encouragement of his fanbase’s victim mentality, particularly in the context of the “Covid scamdemic” and the “Let’s Go Brandon” movement. The article concludes by suggesting that Kid Rock and figures like Donald Trump are merely playing roles on “the world’s stage” for personal gain, acting as “troublemakers and dividers.”

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