Kid Rock Fires Back at Newsom’s AI Photo with a One-Liner That’s Too Good to Be True
Let me introduce myself—Jaden Patel, professional observer of human behavior under the influence of ego, social media, and questionable life choices. I’ve spent years studying how people react when their carefully curated image is suddenly replaced by an AI-generated fantasy involving Uncle Sam, angel wings, and a lineup of conservative icons who would rather be anywhere else. Today’s lesson? The internet is still a playground, and everyone’s invited to throw rocks.
California Governor Gavin Newsom recently decided to flex his digital creativity by dropping an AI-generated image that reimagined Kid Rock as Uncle Sam, arms outstretched like he was about to deliver a patriotic pep talk. In the photo, KR stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Tucker Carlson and the late Hulk Hogan—both of whom are legally required to have a restraining order against him if they were ever in the same room. Newsom captioned it “so nice!” like he’d just painted a mural for a community center instead of weaponizing deepfake technology on a man who once said he’d “rather die than vote Democrat.”
Now, here’s where things get deliciously awkward. Instead of quietly accepting the absurdity—or pretending to appreciate the artistic homage—Kid Rock responded with what can only be described as a middle school-level clapback so sharp it could cut through a steel beam. On X (formerly Twitter), he posted: “The only support Gavin Newscum will ever get out of me is from DEEZ NUTZ.”
Yes, you read that correctly. He didn’t say “I’m not supporting you.” He didn’t say “That’s not me.” No, he went full meme mode and dropped a phrase so juvenile, so perfectly timed, so utterly devoid of dignity that even Elon Musk, known for his own brand of chaotic energy, couldn’t resist. Musk replied with a single laughing emoji—because sometimes, the best response is no response at all.
Newsom, naturally, didn’t let the jab go unanswered. He fired back Tuesday morning with a statement that sounded less like a political rebuttal and more like someone yelling into a locked bathroom stall. His team claimed he “hates” Kid Rock, which, given the context, feels less like a personal opinion and more like a public service announcement for emotional regulation. It’s also worth noting that this isn’t the first time Newsom has leaned into politically charged memes—his team has been parodying Donald Trump’s TruthSocial style for months. Now he’s not just copying the format; he’s trying to out-irony the irony.
But let’s pause for a second. Why did Newsom do this? Was it a bid for viral attention? A desperate attempt to appear relatable to younger audiences? Or was it just a momentary lapse in judgment where he thought, “Hey, I’ll make a fake photo of a guy who hates me posing with two other guys who hate me too—what could go wrong?”
The answer, of course, is everything. The AI image wasn’t just inaccurate—it was laughably surreal. Kid Rock has never endorsed Newsom. He hasn’t even met him. And yet, there he is, in a red-and-white striped suit, giving a thumbs-up to a governor who once called him “a walking tax loophole.” The fact that the image included angel wings on Hulk Hogan and a halo on Newsom makes it feel less like political commentary and more like a fever dream from a 2017 conspiracy forum.
Still, the real story isn’t the AI photo. It’s the reaction. The way a politician used digital art to try to manufacture unity with people who fundamentally disagree with him—and then got roasted for it. It’s a reminder that in the age of deepfakes, authenticity is the rarest currency. And Kid Rock? He just handed out free tickets to the comedy show we didn’t know we needed.
Well, there you have it. Humanity at its finest.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ
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