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Kid Rock’s White House Replica Home Sparks Viral Debate: ‘He Can Do What He Wants’
Kid Rock has very particular taste.
The 55-year-old singer (real name: Robert James Ritchie) found himself at the center of debate after his one-of-a-kind home made headlines once again for closely resembling the White House.
For years, the “Only God Knows Why” artist has lived in what he calls his “redneck paradise” outside Nashville, but photos of the head-turning home resurface every so often on the internet and social media.
A Sunday, March 1, article from The Cool Down cites a Reddit thread featuring a picture of the property, which is set upon a wooded hilltop, with one person commenting, “That’s the saddest thing I’ve ever seen.”
The Cool Down’s post notes how numerous trees were likely removed to make room for the massive mansion, which features an American flag on its roof.
However, many people in the article’s comments section (which features over 2,500 replies) came to Kid Rock’s defense.
“People that are complaining need to get a life. He can do what he wants with his money,” one person wrote. “I wonder if you say the same thing about all the people in California that have mansions?”
Another person added, “Not a fan of kid rock, but he did buy the land, and got permits to build what he wanted on it. No different than others who do the same thing.”
One user addressed the initial Reddit thread, saying, “If that’s the saddest thing someone has ever seen then they’ve had a pretty great life.”
In 2022, Kid Rock invited Tucker Carlson for a tour of the home, which even features a bathroom made entirely of gold.
“I love architecture and interior design,” Kid Rock said in the video tour, adding that he dreamed about the home coming together “for 20 years.”
“Got to leave your mark somehow, right?” he added.
In recent weeks, Kid Rock made headlines for being the featured performer at Turning Point USA’s alternative halftime show that was created as a protest to Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX set at Levi’s Stadium field. He will next embark on the Freedom 250 Tour — The Road To Nashville, which will kick off May 1 in Dallas.
