Jive booked Kid Rock on that year's Straight from the Underground package tour with Too Short and others — a shot at a national audience. But his Jive stint was brief, and the young rapper was soon back in Detroit plotting his next move. read more
Rock n Roll Jesus (2007) said goodbye to hip hop and hello to Kid Rock’s first ever No. 1 album on the Billboard 200, selling over 5 million copies. read more
To promote the album, Kid Rock toured nationally with Ice Cube, D-Nice, Yo-Yos and Too Short; Detroit artist Champtown served as Kid Rock's DJ on this tour. During instore promotions for the album, Kid Rock met and developed a friendship with local rapper Eminem, who frequently challenged Kid Rock to rap battles. read more