Kid Rock has never been one to shy away from controversy.

His most outrageous Trump-era controversies are proof of this.

(Maybe that explains why the president allegedlycame to him for advice?)

Donald Trump and Kid Rock at event

The merchandise was both inflammatory and divisive.

Kid Rock’s faux (or failed?)

This was far from the first time Kid Rock had faced criticism for bigoted remarks.

Kid Rock performing on stage

He also ridiculed transgender people with the same old, tired conservative talking point about bathrooms.

Declaring “F*** Bud Light.

Less than a year later, Kid Rock was once again drinking Bud Light and wearing branded merchandise.

Kid Rock smiling at a political event

(Isn’t this insipid culture war stuff so exhausting?)

Kid Rock on stage performing

Kid Rock at the microphone

Kid Rock pointing at political event