Ludacris drops out of festival with Kid Rock after backlash from fans over MAGA claims: 'Lines got crossed'

The rapper's rep claims his name was never supposed to be part of the Rock the Country fest's lineup.

Why Ludacris' name was removed from Kid Rock's festival

On Jan. 16, rapper Ludacris pulled out of the Kid Rock-headlined 2026 "Rock the Country" tour. Here's what we know.

Ludacris drops off 2026 Rock the Country Music Festival tour lineup following backlash from fans

Kid Rock, Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton and Jelly Roll are set to perform at the 8-location touring music festival this summer ...
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Ludacris Pulls Out of Rock the Country Festival, Citing “Mix-Up”

Ludacris has dropped out of Kid Rock's 2026 "Rock the Country" festival tour after fan backlash and what his team calls "a ...