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Kid Rock's Foulmouthed Tirade Against Ticketmaster Goes Viral

Kid Rock's Foulmouthed Tirade Against Ticketmaster Goes Viral

Summary

Kid Rock used social media to criticize Ticketmaster and Live Nation, accusing them of being unfair to artists and fans. In his video, Kid Rock mentioned a lawsuit against Ticketmaster and urged other musicians to join him in demanding changes to ticketing practices.

Key Facts

  • Kid Rock, a musician, released a video criticizing Ticketmaster and Live Nation.
  • He claimed these companies are unfair by reselling tickets and adding extra charges.
  • Kid Rock argued that ticketing companies benefit at the expense of artists and fans.
  • He referenced an executive order by President Donald Trump aimed at addressing ticketing issues.
  • The Federal Trade Commission and several states are suing Live Nation and Ticketmaster for alleged illegal practices.
  • Kid Rock called on other artists to support changes in ticketing and criticized past U.S. presidents for not acting on this issue.
  • In March, President Trump signed an executive order to curb ticket scalping.

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