During an episode of “The Charlie Kirk Show,” Kid Rock discussed the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, which took place on Sunday, February 1, 2026, and expressed his frustration with the “woke” celebrities in attendance.
During his speech, Kid Rock also commented on Eilish, who spoke openly about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and their raids in American cities.
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Kid Rock Calls Grammys ‘Woke’ During Podcast Appearance

Kid Rock spoke about the Grammys with “The Charlie Kirk Show” executive producer Andrew Kolvet, according to Fox News. During the clip, the “Cocky” singer called the event a “gathering of people with the waking mind virus.”
Kid Rock has been a strong supporter of Donald Trump and has spoken out against the Democratic Party and its “woke” agenda in the past.
He doubled down on those positions during his appearance on the show, saying he was “sad” to see many celebrities in the room before turning his attention to Eilish, who won a Grammy for record of the year for her song “Wildflower.”
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Kid Rock Slams ‘Sad’ Billie Eilish, Tells Her to ‘Look Into Jesus’

Continuing his tirade, Kid Rock said Eilish looked “sad” at the awards show, saying she was “unsatisfied with everything in life.” He went further, adding: “You might want to examine Jesus, my daughter.”
Kid Rock’s comments about Eilish come after the “Hit Me Hard and Soft” singer used her Grammy acceptance speech to share critical comments about ICE.
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“I feel so honored every time I’m in this room. As grateful as I feel, I honestly don’t need to say anything but that no one is illegal on stolen land,” she said. said. “And yeah, it’s really hard to know what to say and what to do right now, and I really have hope in this room, and I feel like we just have to keep fighting and talking and protesting, and our voices really matter, and people matter, and fuck ICE. That’s all I’m going to say. Sorry. Thank you so much.”
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Eilish has criticized ICE since news first broke that federal agents were raiding U.S. cities and detaining community members, some of whom were U.S. citizens. “We see our neighbors being kidnapped, peaceful protesters being attacked and murdered,” she said in early January 2026, according to The explosion.
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Other celebrities used the Grammys to condemn ICE

Eilish wasn’t the only star to use the Grammys to condemn ICE agents. During Bad Bunny’s acceptance speech, the “Tití Me Preguntó” singer shared a similar message, urging people to love their neighbors during an emotional time like this.
“We are not savages, we are not animals, we are not aliens. We are humans and we are Americans,” he said. said. “The only thing more powerful than hate is love. If we fight, we have to do it with love. We don’t hate them. We love our people, we love our family, and that’s the way to do it: with love. Please remember that.”
“Folded” singer Kehlani also said she wanted to say “f–ck ICE” during a red carpet interview. “I think everyone, we’re too powerful a group to all be in a room at the same time and not make a statement in our country, so that’s stupid to me,” she added.
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Kid Rock to headline alternative halftime show

Elsewhere during Kid Rock’s appearance on “The Charlie Kirk Show,” the singer announced an alternative Super Bowl halftime show in collaboration with Turning Point USA, according to The explosion.
Kid Rock will also be joined by Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice and Gabby Barrett, and the show will air on TPUSA’s social media channels, including YouTube and X.
The alternative show comes after the NFL booked Bad Bunny as a halftime show performer at this year’s Super Bowl, sparking outrage from conservatives, including President Donald Trump.
Trump speaks at Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl

Trump told reporters he had “never heard” of Bad Bunny after learning the Latin artist had booked the coveted Super Bowl halftime show.
“I don’t know who he is. I don’t know why they’re doing this, it’s crazy,” Trump said. “I think it’s absolutely ridiculous.”




