Kid Rock Claims He Was Tom Petty's Weed Dealer

The musician says he used to supply the late rock legend with marijuana when Petty was visiting Detroit.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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In a recent interview on the Joe Rogan Experience, musician Kid Rock claimed that he used to be the weed dealer for legendary rocker Tom Petty. Rock said that when Petty would visit his then-wife who was from Saginaw, Michigan, he would call Kid Rock to score some marijuana, which Rock would then deliver to Petty personally.

Why it matters

This anecdote provides a rare glimpse into the personal life of Tom Petty, who was known for keeping his private life out of the spotlight. It also sheds light on Kid Rock's early days in the Detroit music scene and his connections to other famous artists.

The details

According to Kid Rock, when Petty would visit his wife in Michigan, he would call Kid Rock to get him some weed. Rock would then call his brother and his brother's friends to obtain the marijuana, and then personally deliver it to Petty in his dressing room. Rock said he was in awe of getting to interact with Petty, even though they had "nothing in common."

  • Kid Rock shared this story during a 2025 interview on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast.
  • Tom Petty passed away in October 2017 due to an accidental overdose of multiple medications.

The players

Kid Rock

An American musician known for hit songs like "Bawitdaba" and "American Bad Ass."

Tom Petty

A legendary American rock musician and the lead singer of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, who passed away in 2017.

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What they’re saying

“Dude, I used to be Tom Petty's weed dealer,”

— Kid Rock (Joe Rogan Experience)

“He would come to town. He married a girl from Saginaw, Michigan. I forget her name, great, great girl. And they would come to, you know, outside Detroit where I lived and I'd get this call like, 'hey, can you get Tom some weed?'”

— Kid Rock (Joe Rogan Experience)

What’s next

It's unclear if Kid Rock's claims about being Petty's weed dealer can be independently verified, as Petty is no longer alive to confirm or deny the story.

The takeaway

This anecdote provides a rare behind-the-scenes look at the personal life of a legendary musician like Tom Petty, and also offers insight into Kid Rock's early days in the Detroit music scene and his connections to other famous artists.