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Kid Rock Slams DOJ for Ticketmaster Settlement Decision

3/17/2026

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Kid Rock criticized the U.S. Department of Justice under U.S. President Donald Trump for settling a $280 million antitrust case against Ticketmaster and Live Nation, saying it misses the issue.
New York Attorney General Letitia James condemned the settlement as inadequate and said her office will continue the live-entertainment lawsuit.
Rock expressed confusion over DOJ's decision to negotiate rather than pursue a trial, noting his upcoming tour and Ticketmaster sales.

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Kid Rock criticized the U.S. Department of Justice under U.S. President Donald Trump for settling a $280 million antitrust case against Ticketmaster and Live Nation, saying it misses the issue.
New York Attorney General Letitia James condemned the settlement as inadequate and said her office will continue the live-entertainment lawsuit.
Rock expressed confusion over DOJ's decision to negotiate rather than pursue a trial, noting his upcoming tour and Ticketmaster sales.