Kid Rock tells Confederate flag protesters to ‘kiss my a–’

The Detroit chapter of the National Action Network, a New York-based group founded by the Rev. Al Sharpton, has sent a letter asking for a meeting with Mary Barra, CEO of General Motors.

This week, protesters gathered at the Detroit Historical Museum to ask Kid Rock to stop flying the Confederate flag during his shows.

Chevrolet is sponsoring Kid Rock’s summer tour, and earlier this week, issued a statement in response to the group’s demands of Kid Rock.

The museum released this statement: “The lab explores Detroit’s rich musical legacy and the worldwide impact made by Detroiters in every genre of music, including pop, rock, gospel, blues, hip-hop, techno and more”.

Ironically, Rock’s defiant stance came the day before the Confederate flag was removed from the grounds of the South Carolina Statehouse after a long and contentious debate among lawmakers.

Kid Rock defended the Confederate flag as recently as 2011, standing by his decision to sing in front of it at various concerts and festivals, according to Us Weekly.

This wouldn’t be the first time the singer has been embroiled in controversy surrounding the flag.

Protestors are threatening to boycott the museum where the singer known for hits like “American Bad Ass” and “Cowboy” is featured in an exhibit honoring a century of music in Detroit.

Being the consummate rebel, recording artist Kid Rock reacted just as you hoped he would when given an ultimatum over the Confederate flag.

Rock has a biracial son, Robert Ritchie, jr., whom he won sole custody of in 2000. Although Rock is one of Detroit’s most successful musicians, residents of the city refuse to give him a pass on his views of the Confederate flag.

Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly relayed Kid Rock’s message to the people in an on-air segment, censoring his remarks.