Kid Rock: Biography in Details
Who is Kid Rock?
Kid Rock also known as Robert James Ritchie is a rapper, musician, record producer, and actor.
He was a member of the hip-hop music group The Beast Crew. Similarly, his music is noted for its eclectic sound.
Kid Rock: Age, Parents, Ethnicity
He was born Robert James Ritchie on 17th January 1971 in Romeo, Michigan, US. Currently, he is 52 years old.
He is the son of William Ritchie(father) and Susan Ritchie(mother).
His father owned a six-acre estate where he grew up and his father is the owner of multiple car dealerships.
He has three siblings Jill Ritchie(sister), Carol Ritchie(sister), and William Ritchie(brother).
Besides, his nationality is American and his ethnicity is mixed(Dutch, Irish, English, German, and Scottish).
In which school did Kid Rock attend?
Talking about his education, he attended Romeo High School in northern Macomb County, Michigan.
Kid Rock: Professional Life, Career
In his career, Kid Rock’s musical style has alternated between rock, hip-hop, and country.
He is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist who can play every instrument in his backing band, Twisted Brown Trucker. Similarly, he has overseen his own production on nine of his eleven studio albums.
Likewise, Kid Rock started his professional music career as a self-taught rapper and DJ.
He released his debut album Grits Sandwiches for Breakfast in the year 1990 on the major record label Jive.
Similarly, his subsequent independent releases The Polyfuze Method and Early Mornin’ Stoned Pimp saw him developing a more distinctive style which was fully realized on his 1998 album Devil Without a Cause.
His subsequent album Cockywere noted for blending elements of hip hop, country, rock, and heavy metal.
Similarly, with his 2010 album Born Free, the country music style has dominated his musical direction.
Furthermore, from 2007’s Rock n Roll Jesus until 2017’s Sweet Southern Sugar, he has not recorded any rap-influenced tracks.
Awards, Nominations
In the year 1999, Kid Rock was nominated for Best New Artist in a Video and Best Rock Video for Kid Rock: Bawitdaba.
Similarly, he was nominated for Grammy Awards for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, Best Rock Album, and Best New Artist.
Likewise, he won the Music City Walk of Fame Award in the year 2009.
What is Kid Rock’s net worth?
As per 2023 reports, Kid Rock’s net worth is estimated to be $200 million.
He might earn a huge amount of money. But he has not disclosed his salary and income.
His home 22-room estate where he grew up is on sale for $600,000.
Kid Rock: Rumors and Controversy/Scandal
There were protests stemming from his past display of the Confederate flag in his concerts. During the ceremony, he elaborated on his display of the flag, stating,
“[I] never flew the flag with hate in my heart […] I love America, I love Detroit, and I love black people.
After that, his publicist announced that 2011 was the year he officially distanced himself from the flag.”
Body Measurements: Height, Weight
Talking about Kid Rock’s body measurements, he has a height of 6 feet and he weighs around 84 kg.
He has light brown color hair and blue color eyes.
Social Media
The Kid Rock is active on social media.
He has around 6.9M followers on Facebook, 748k followers on Instagram, and 642.1k followers.
Kid Rock’s Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | January | Wednesday |
| 2025 | January | Friday |
| 2026 | January | Saturday |
| 2027 | January | Sunday |
| 2028 | January | Monday |