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- Richard Petty, NASCAR legend, posted a photo with Kid Rock before the Daytona 500 and called them “American Icons,” drawing immediate backlash.
- Critics highlighted Kid Rock's past remarks, including a 2001 Saturday Night Live appearance and lyrics from "Cool, Daddy Cool" that reference underage girls.
- Defenders argued these remarks were part of a skit.
- The controversy intensified as renewed online attention to Kid Rock's past performances and lyrics emerged.
