DETROIT – Olympia Entertainment released a statement defending the decision to have Kid Rock perform during the opening night at Little Caesars Arena despite backlash over his views.
An 'Anti-Kid Rock Rally' is planned for opening night.
The rally's event page said, "We will not stand by silently as the confederate regalia supporting embarrassment to Detroit known as Kid Rock performs the inaugural concert at Little Caesars Arena downtown."
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Olympia Entertainment responded that "Kid Rock has been a consistent supporter of Detroit," and the views of performers are not endorsements by the company.
The full statement is below.
We continue to offer a diverse mix of the world’s best entertainers in our Detroit venues, including artists ranging from Paul McCartney to Jay-Z, Janet Jackson to Shania Twain, Big Sean to Andrea Bocelli and so many more. The politics, choices and personal views of these artists are as varied as the types of music enjoyed by our fans. Kid Rock has been a consistent supporter of Detroit, and the marketplace has responded accordingly to his appearances. Performing artists' viewpoints in no way represent an endorsement of those viewpoints by Olympia Entertainment.
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