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Kid Rock defended himself against claims from viewers that during his alternative halftime show performance for the right-wing political group Turning Point USA in a new interview.
While speaking with host on Monday, the 55-year-old rapper-turned-rocker - real name: Robert James Ritchie - claimed that what viewers perceived as poor lip syncing during the All American Halftime Show was just a vaguely defined 'syncing issue' with the show's audio.
Viewers accused Kid Rock of lip syncing primarily based on his performance of his 1999 hit Bawitdaba, but the entertainer said that the way he shares vocal duties on the tune with his DJ may have confused viewers.
Interestingly, in defending himself, Rock appeared to confirm earlier reporting that he had pre-recorded the halftime show, even though the video made it seem as if the performances were live.
The Daily Mail has reached out to Kid Rock's representative for comment.
During his interview with Ingraham, Rock also criticized the Puerto Rican superstar for his halftime show, which was reportedly watched by 135 million viewers, compared to approximately , according to preliminary numbers from .
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Kid Rock defended himself on Monday against claims from viewers that he had lip synced during his alternative Super Bowl halftime show performance for the right-wing political group Turning Point USA (pictured) in a new interview
During an interview with Fox News' Laura Ingraham, Rock also criticized the official Super Bowl halftime headliner Bad Bunny for his show, which was reportedly watched by 135 million viewers, compared to approximately six million who watched TPUSA's halftime show; Bad Bunny is pictured Sunday at the Super Bowl in Santa Clara, Calif.
As of Monday night, the video of TPUSA's halftime show has been viewed more than 20 million times.
While speaking about the claims that he lip synced, Rock seemed to admit that the show was pre-taped. Variety previously reported on Sunday that sources claimed the show had been pre-taped in Atlanta.
'I even told them when I saw the rough cut, I was like, "You guys gotta work on that sync. It's off,"' Rock claimed, clarifying that the event was shot ahead of time. 'So it was just a syncing issue that they had, and I know they tried to get it right. It was very difficult.'
In addition to defending himself, the performer took a shot at Bad Bunny's popular official Super Bowl halftime show, which scandalized some sensitive viewerswhen his mostly Spanish lyrics were translated; Bad Bunny is pictured at the Super Bowl on Sunday
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'Not my cup of tea, but I don’t fault that kid [Bad Bunny] for doing the Super Bowl, getting in front of a global audience,' Rock continued; Bad Bunny is pictured with Lady Gaga
'I fault the NFL for putting him in that position and Turning Point for having to come out and have an alternative for people to watch,' Rock added; Cardi B (second to right) and Jessica Alba (R) share a glance during the halftime show
Rock agreed, adding, 'Poor rich kid… I think he’s doing all right.'
