Ticketmaster Explosive: Kid Rock’s Scathing 3-Minute Ticketmaster Tirade Goes Viral

Kid Rock Launches Profanity-Laced Attack on Ticketmaster, Backs Federal Lawsuit

In a viral social media outburst that has resonated with fans and artists alike, Kid Rock launched a furious, expletive-filled tirade against the live events giant Live Nation Entertainment and its subsidiary, Ticketmaster. The incident has reignited the long-simmering debate over ticket pricing, scalping, and the company’s market dominance.

Why the Viral Rant Matters

The video, posted by the polarizing rocker on Tuesday, cuts to the heart of frustrations felt by millions of concertgoers. It isn’t just a celebrity complaint; it’s a raw spotlight on the perceived injustices within the ticketing industry. Kid Rock’s message gained massive traction online, amassing hundreds of thousands of views and likes, proving the issue strikes a powerful chord with the public.

The timing is also significant, as his rant explicitly supports the recent antitrust lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice against Live Nation-Ticketmaster, alleging the company maintains an illegal monopoly.

Inside Kid Rock’s Explosive Accusations

In a three-minute, thirty-second video shared on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram, Kid Rock, whose real name is Robert James Ritchie, didn’t hold back. He accused Ticketmaster of being “crooks” who have been “fing over the public and fing over artists for decades.”

His central argument revolves around the ticketing giant’s practices with the secondary market.

“If you buy a ticket and go to a concert, you are their worst customer,” he claimed. “They want that ticket to resell on their own platform so they can f*** everybody twice.”

He argued that the company profits from service fees on the initial sale and then collects another commission when the ticket is resold on their platform, a practice he attributes to pure greed. “They could have stopped the bots years ago… but they’re greedy f***s,” he stated.

A Call to Arms for Artists and a Nod to Trump

Beyond the criticism, Kid Rock’s video served as a direct challenge to his fellow musicians. He called on other artists and their management to join the cause and support the federal lawsuit, while simultaneously taking a political shot.

He credited former President Donald Trump for taking action, referencing a 2024 executive order aimed at curbing ticket scalping that he attended. “All these other presidents could have f**g done something—Bush, Obama, Clinton. They didn’t do s. Nobody has. Trump did,” he said.

He specifically called out the band Pearl Jam, who famously fought Ticketmaster in the 1990s, questioning if they would “step up” despite potential political disagreements with Trump.

The Backdrop: A Long History of Controversy

Kid Rock’s outburst is not an isolated incident but part of a decades-long struggle between artists, fans, and the ticketing behemoth.

• Pearl Jam’s 1994 Complaint: The band filed a complaint with the U.S. Justice Department against Ticketmaster, accusing them of anti-competitive practices by controlling a vast majority of large venues.
• The 2024 DOJ Lawsuit: The current landmark lawsuit alleges that Live Nation-Ticketmaster illegally monopolized the live events industry, leading to higher prices and fewer choices for consumers.
• The Taylor Swift Eras Tour Crisis: A recent, high-profile example was the massive ticket sale meltdown for Taylor Swift’s tour, which led to congressional hearings and public outrage over bot attacks and system failures.

What Happens Next?

As of now, none of the artists or entities mentioned by Kid Rock in his video have publicly responded to his challenge. The ball is now in the court of other major performers to see if they will add their voices to his protest.

The video’s immense viral success, however, signals one thing clearly: public sentiment is firmly against the status quo. Whether this single rant leads to tangible change remains to be seen, but it has undoubtedly amplified the pressure on Ticketmaster during one of the most significant legal battles in its history.

Newsweek has reached out to representatives for both Kid Rock and Ticketmaster for comment.