{"id":2353270,"date":"2026-03-31T18:23:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T18:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2353270"},"modified":"2026-03-31T18:23:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T18:23:00","slug":"kid-rock-triggers-investigation-after-helicopters-stunt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/kid-rock-triggers-investigation-after-helicopters-stunt\/","title":{"rendered":"Kid Rock Triggers Investigation After Helicopters Stunt"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"p1\">The United States Army has launched an official investigation after military helicopters were seen near <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/celebrities\/kid-rock\/\"><strong>Kid Rock<\/strong><\/a>\u2019s Tennessee home.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u201cThe Army is aware of a video circulating online that appears to show AH\u201164 Apache helicopters operating in the vicinity of a private residence in the Nashville area,\u201d Army spokesperson Maj. <strong>Montrell Russell<\/strong> said in a statement to <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.com\/news\/2026\/03\/30\/army-kid-rock-helicopter-video-00850747\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">Politico<\/span><\/a> on Monday, March 30. \u201cArmy aviators must adhere to strict safety standards, professionalism and established flight regulations.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Russell also confirmed the Army has begun an administrative review \u201cto assess the mission and verify compliance with regulations and airspace requirements.\u201d If any violations took place, the spokesperson said the Army will take \u201cappropriate action.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The news comes after Kid Rock, 55, posted a clip of what appeared to be military helicopters hovering above his Nashville residence.<\/p>\n<div class=\"link-related article link-related__with-thumb\">\n\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"article__thumbnail related-ab-test\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/celebrity-news\/pictures\/kid-rocks-most-controversial-moments-over-the-years\/\" target=\"\" data-source=\"01\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"article__figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%;\" class=\"ratio-based-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"article__content\">\n<h3 class=\"article__title\">\n\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"article__title-link related-ab-test\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/celebrity-news\/pictures\/kid-rocks-most-controversial-moments-over-the-years\/\" target=\"\" data-source=\"01\"><br \/>\n    <span class=\"related-badge\">Related: <\/span><span class=\"related-title\">Kid Rock&#8217;s Most Controversial Moments: Shooting Bud Light Cans, More<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\n\t\t\tRocking the boat? Kid Rock has made headlines for his controversial behavior and remarks over the years. In 2023, the rapper made headlines for shooting several cases of Bud Light in response to the beer brand\u2019s series of cans featuring pride colors to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. Thank You! You have successfully subscribed. Subscribe to [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u201cThis is a level of respect that s*** for brains Governor of California will never know,\u201d the musician wrote via <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DWcPLZkgcIQ\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">Instagram<\/span><\/a> on Sunday, March 29. \u201cGod Bless America and all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to defend her. \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 \ud83d\ude4f.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">A spokesperson for California Governor <strong>Gavin Newsom<\/strong> responded to Kid Rock\u2019s comments in a brief statement to Politico, calling the stunt, \u201cWaste, fraud, abuse!\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">In a separate interview with <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wkrn.com\/news\/local-news\/nashville\/kid-rock-helicopter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">WKRN<\/span><\/a>, Kid Rock recalled the unexpected moment helicopters appeared outside his home.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u201cThey circled back around and came out right over here, and I just gave them a salute, kind of a thank you, and man, it was a level of respect that I got that no award or record sales could do,\u201d Kid Rock, a vocal supporter of President <strong>Donald Trump<\/strong> and his administration, told the local news outlet on Monday. \u201cIt was pretty cool they stopped right there. I wasn\u2019t expecting any of that, but I thought it was really neat.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DWcPLZkgcIQ\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\">The country singer, known for hit songs like \u201cAll Summer Long\u201d and \u201cPicture,\u201d said he\u2019s previously interacted with military pilots flying overhead.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u201cI was there last Thanksgiving with [Vice President] <strong>JD Vance<\/strong>, and I\u2019ve talked to some of these pilots, and I told them, \u2018You guys see me waving when you come by the house, you guys are always welcome to cruise by my house like any time,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">After learning that appropriate action will be taken if any violations are found, Kid Rock expressed confidence that his relationship with Trump, 79, will help avoid any major drama.<\/p>\n<div id=\"news-block\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form  \">\n<div class=\"newsletter-signup__success\" aria-live=\"polite\">\n<h3>Thank You!<\/h3>\n<p>You have successfully subscribed.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"link-related article link-related__with-thumb\">\n\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"article__thumbnail related-ab-test\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/celebrity-news\/news\/kid-rock-honors-charlie-kirk-by-adding-verse-to-country-song\/\" target=\"\" data-source=\"01\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"article__figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%;\" class=\"ratio-based-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/GettyImages-2151018067-KidRock.jpg?crop=0px%2C84px%2C1333px%2C753px&amp;resize=400%2C225&amp;quality=70&amp;strip=all\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 770px) calc(100vw - 6em), 200px\" alt=\"GettyImages-2151018067-KidRock.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" data-fallback-img=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/GettyImages-2151018067-KidRock.jpg?quality=86&amp;strip=all\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"article__content\">\n<h3 class=\"article__title\">\n\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"article__title-link related-ab-test\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/celebrity-news\/news\/kid-rock-honors-charlie-kirk-by-adding-verse-to-country-song\/\" target=\"\" data-source=\"01\"><br \/>\n    <span class=\"related-badge\">Related: <\/span><span class=\"related-title\">Kid Rock Pays Tribute to Charlie Kirk by Adding Verse to Country Song<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\n\t\t\tKid Rock paid tribute to the late Charlie Kirk during a concert last week. The musician, 54, honored the right-wing activist, who was killed in September at the age of 31, while performing at the Hondo Rodeo Fest in Arizona on November 8, Taste of Country reported on Wednesday, November 12. At the time, Rock [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u201cI think they\u2019re going to be alright \u2014 my buddy is the commander in chief,\u201d he shared with WKRN.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><i>Us Weekly <\/i>has reached out to Kid Rock\u2019s rep for additional comment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Last month, Kid Rock headlined <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/entertainment\/news\/turning-point-usa-all-american-halftime-show-announces-major-change\/\">Turning Point USA\u2019s<\/a> so-called \u201calternative\u201d Super Bowl Halftime show, titled, the All-American Halftime Show, and previously performed at the 2024 Republican National Convention.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.usmagazine.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The United States Army has launched an official investigation after military helicopters were seen near Kid Rock\u2019s Tennessee home. \u201cThe Army is aware of a video circulating online that appears to show AH\u201164 Apache helicopters operating in the vicinity of a private residence in the Nashville area,\u201d Army spokesperson Maj. 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