As we reported yesterday, a military helicopter visited Kid Rock over the weekend.
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It flew over the infinity pool at his Tennessee home, a replica of the White House. The "All Summer Long" singer posted the image in the latest message in his ongoing spat with California Governor Gavin Newsom.
"This is a level of respect that s*** for brains Governor of California will never know," the singer wrote in the caption. "God Bless America and all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to defend her."
While the post attracted attention, there was no official request for the helicopters to visit Kid Rock's residence.
The Army Has Launched an Investigation Into the Flight
Shortly after the event, the New York Post reported that the Army began reviewing the incident to "assess the mission and verify compliance with regulations and airspace requirements."
"The Army is aware of a video circulating online that appears to show AH?'64 Apache helicopters operating in the vicinity of a private residence in the Nashville area," they added. "Army aviators must adhere to strict safety standards, professionalism, and established flight regulations."
Maj. Jonathan Bless, a public affairs officer for the 101st Airborne Division, shared that while Kid Rock's home is near Fort Campbell, there was no official request for the helicopter to visit the singer's home.
Is Kid Rock in Trouble?
We're not sure. Right now, the investigation seems focused on the helicopter's flight, not Kid Rock himself.
The AH-64 Apache helicopter also flew over the "No Kings" protest in Bashville earlier that day. Bless said that the training run had nothing to do with the demonstration.
A spokesperson said that if the Army finds any evidence of violations, it will take "appropriate action."
While Kid Rock is a prominent supporter of President Donald Trump. However, he recently broke with his administration over the Department of Justice's settlement with Live Nation.
The settlement suddenly occurred on March 9. One of the many terms of the agreement says that Ticketmaster will provide a standalone ticketing system. This will allow third parties, such as SeatGeek, to offer primary tickets on the platform.
Kid Rock has long advocated for fair ticket pricing. He viewed the settlement as a setback in his ongoing efforts.
"I don't understand why [the DOJ] would negotiate a settlement," he said. "Why not just let it see its course? Let's see what 12 people decide."
