Army Launches Inquiry After Kid Rock Gets Helicopter Flyby

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The U.S. Army has begun an administrative review after videos surfaced showing a pair of Apache attack helicopters flying low over musician Kid Rock's Nashville residence. The helicopters appeared to be the same ones that had previously flown over a 'No Kings' protest in the city, leading some attendees to feel intimidated. The Army says the choppers were in the area for training, but has launched an inquiry to 'assess the mission and verify compliance with regulations and airspace requirements'.

Why it matters

The incident has raised concerns about the potential misuse of military assets for political purposes, especially given Kid Rock's vocal support for former President Trump. It also highlights ongoing tensions between some Nashville residents and the military presence in the region.

The details

In videos posted to social media, Kid Rock, whose real name is Robert James Ritchie, is seen waving and saluting as the Apache helicopters hover near his 27,000-square-foot 'Southern White House' mansion. A second video shows another helicopter flying above the first as Ritchie continues to wave. Ritchie accompanied the videos with derogatory comments about California Governor Gavin Newsom and the message 'God Bless America and all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to defend her'.

• The videos were posted by Kid Rock on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
• The 'No Kings' protest that the helicopters were also seen flying over occurred on the same day, Saturday, March 28, 2026.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The Army's administrative review will 'assess the mission and verify compliance with regulations and airspace requirements' regarding the helicopter flyby of Kid Rock's residence.