The conflict between Kid Rock and Taylor Swift highlights a broader discussion about the changing music business, where genres often conflate and the meaning of “authenticity” is up for dispute.
As of right now, Kid Rock’s most recent statement seems to be merely another development in the continuing celebrity feuds that dominate the headlines.
It’s unclear whether this will have an impact on Swift’s popularity, but one thing is for sure: Kid Rock knows how to get people talking when he talks.
