Kid Rock's Restaurant To Close Due To Recent Rant Against Oprah & Joy Behar

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The racism and sexism accusations were heavy.

A recent rant made by Kid Rock has landed the iconic musician in hot water. A video showing an inebriated Kid Rock surfaced that was reportedly taken as the rock musician took over the microphone at his Nashville venue and began to share his dislike for Oprah Winfrey, Joy Behar, and Kathy Lee Gifford. Kid insisted he wasn't racist but rambled on a few obscenities about how the women could suck his...you know...and while there isn't a lead in into how this rant came about, Kid did later explain why he has a bone to pick with the Own Network mogul.

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"My people tried to get me to do The Oprah Winfrey show years ago and her people wanted me to write down 5 reasons why I loved her and her show…🏳️‍🌈 I said f*ck that and her. End of story," he wrote on Twitter. Still, as random as this drunken moment may seem, it's caused Kid to lose out in business.

It has been reported by ABC News that Detroit's Little Ceasar's Arena that houses Kid's Made in Detroit restaurant has decided not to renew the establishment's licensing agreement that expires in Spring 2020. Kid opened up his eatery in 2017, but it looks as if his hometown has refused to support him through this backlash. "Venues are open, inviting, inclusive and respectful to all," Chris Granger, group president of sports and entertainment for Ilitch Holdings said.

“I appreciate all who have patronized our place and still have much love for the city of Detroit and the people/organizations that I have helped there for years, black, white, whatever, but learned long ago, go where you're celebrated, not tolerated," Kid shared with the public on Wednesday.

After his controversial video circulated, Kid faced accusations of racism, with leaders stepping forward to speak out against his statements. The musician has denied he targeted anyone because of their ethnicity.


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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