Kid Rock Allegedly Waved Gun At Reporter And Continuously Used The N-Word During Rolling Stone Interview

Kid Rock has recently come under scrutiny for allegations that he brandished a firearm and repeatedly used racial slurs during an interview with Rolling Stone for their newest article.

The artist, known for his hit song 'Only God Knows Why', is legally named Bob Ritchie.

Kid Rock rose to fame in the 90s. Stephen J. Cohen/Getty Images

He invited the magazine's reporter to his home on the outskirts of Nashville, Tennessee, for an interview that took place in April and was published on Sunday, May 19.

From the beginning, journalist David Peisner sensed that this was no ordinary interview.

He described Ritchie's residence as being designed to resemble the White House, but with a unique twist: its walls were adorned with taxidermied animals and vibrant neon signs.

As the interview unfolded, it took a turn for the peculiar.

Ritchie targeted specific companies known for embracing diversity, labeling them as his 'targets.'

He also mentioned his close connection with Donald Trump, whom he affectionately called one of his 'besties.'

In an interesting moment, Ritchie attempted to reach the former president via phone, and when unsuccessful, he explained to Peisner:

Kid Rock has been open about his Republican stance. Rick Diamond/Getty Images

"I was going to tell him I'm going on [TV show host] Laura Ingraham. He loves to watch when I do Fox hits." 

Throughout the interview, Ritchie openly shared his views as a Republican, expressing his belief that he plays a role in the political polarization gripping the nation.

"I'm one of the polarizing people, no question," he said: "Sometimes I b*tch about other people, then I look in the mirror and I'm like, 'Oh, yeah, why don't you shut the f**k up too?'" 

He elaborated, saying, "It's a rich-guy issue."

"No f**ks left. I'm not going to get it right every time, but I know my heart's right. I want the best for this country."

Ritchie did not shy away from his controversial behavior during the interview.

Peisner pointed out that Ritchie repeatedly used the n-word, prompting him to remark: 

"It's worth mentioning these are not the only times Ritchie drops the n-word during my visit."

Kid Rock described Trump as his 'bestie'. Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images

The atmosphere intensified when, according to Peisner, Ritchie began handling a firearm. 

After finishing his white wine and switching to Jim Beam and Diet Coke, his demeanor became more volatile.

"He proceeds to drain at least three or four of them in pretty quick succession", Peisner claimed. 

"He's sitting in a dark leather chair, shouting at me about something or other, when he reaches behind the seat, pulls out a black handgun, and waves it around to make some sort of point."

While waving the gun, Ritchie reportedly exclaimed: "And I got a f**king goddamn gun right here if I need it! I got them everywhere!" 

Peisner noted that this aggressive tone persisted for the next hour, and even as he attempted to end the interview, Ritchie tried to keep the conversation going.

As the interview finally came to an end, Ritchie allegedly requested Peisner to craft "the most horrific article" about him, thus paving the way for the recent feature filled with controversy.