Kid Rock Denies Lip-Syncing During 'Pre-Recorded' Halftime Show

The musician claims a 'prediction/time-syncing issue' caused the audio-visual mismatch.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Kid Rock has denied lip-syncing during his performance of 'Bawitdaba' at Turning Point USA's All-American halftime show on Sunday, February 8, 2026. Speaking to Laura Ingraham on Fox News, the musician claimed there was a 'prediction/time-syncing issue' after seeing a rough cut and urging fixes the day before the event.

Why it matters

Lip-syncing during live performances is a controversial topic, as many fans expect artists to sing live. Kid Rock's denial could help quell speculation about the authenticity of his halftime show appearance.

The details

Turning Point USA staged the All-American Halftime Show as a pre-taped counterprogram to the Super Bowl in Atlanta on February 8, 2026. During Kid Rock's set, viewers noticed his mouth was out of sync with the audio of 'Bawitdaba', and the musician said his DJ 'was not lit up' while he jumped and breathed, with the DJ filling other parts.

  • On Sunday, February 8, 2026, Turning Point USA staged the All-American Halftime Show.
  • On Monday, February 9, 2026, Kid Rock urged fixes after seeing a rough cut of the performance.

The players

Kid Rock

An American singer, songwriter, and rapper who performed at the Turning Point USA All-American Halftime Show.

Laura Ingraham

A Fox News host who interviewed Kid Rock about the halftime show performance.

Turning Point USA

A conservative non-profit organization that staged the All-American Halftime Show as a pre-taped counterprogram to the Super Bowl.

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What they’re saying

“I was not lip-syncing. There was a prediction/time-syncing issue after seeing a rough cut and urging fixes on Monday.”

— Kid Rock (Fox News)

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing debate around lip-syncing in live performances and the importance of technical execution, even for pre-recorded events, to maintain audience trust in the authenticity of an artist's work.