The country music singer Kid Rock boycotted Bud Light. What for? The beer brand collaborated with the trans activist Dylan Mulvaney, and that’s the ultimate cause. Bud Light’s controversy is ruling the internet, which has set their fanbase on fire. What’s going on between the two? Before that, let’s briefly learn about Bud Light and Kid Rock’s prominence.
Starting from Kid Rock, the country music singer has been doing wonders since 1988. Hailing from Romeo, Michigan, Kid Rock is a great instrumentalist. Being his fan, you must have listened to the songs All Summer Long, We The People, Don’t Tell Me How to Live, Collide, Never Quit, Johnny Cash, and Only God Knows Why. Last year, he released an album titled Bad Reputation, and it’s incredibly good.
Bud Light is the US’s top-selling beer brand, having 4.2% AbV. It was introduced back in 1982 and was named Budweiser Light. The beer company has different flavors, such as Bud Light Blue, Bud Light Seltzer Black Cherry, Bud Light Platinum Seltzer Wild Berry, etc. Have you tried any of them? It is sold in several parts of the world.
Returning to Bud Light’s controversy started after Kid Rock took it to different social media platforms. Dylan Mulvaney, the trans activist, posted a video promoting the beer brand. To be more precise, it was made on the event of Bud Light’s March Madness contest. Little did you know, it’s a collegiate basketball tournament held by the National Collegiate Athletic Association. But what’s going on? Here is what we know if you are looking for more details about Bud Light’s controversy.
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Bud Light’s Controversy Explained
Discussing Bud Light’s collaboration, the trans activist and Tiktok star Dylan Mulvaney posted a video, as mentioned. She said, “This month, I celebrated my 365 days of womanhood, and Bud Light sent me possibly the best gift ever, a can with my face on it.” Following this, Kid Rock boycotted the video as he said Grandpa felt a little frisky that day. Okay, now, what did that mean?
Before everything, you must know who Dylan Mulvaney is. Right? She is not just an influencer but also an actress, starring in Legally Blonde, High School Musical, etc. However, she is majorly known for detailing her gender transition Tiktok videos.
Dylan Mulvaney received a box of Bud Light beer cans, each with her face on it. When she took it to social media, some of her from those 1.7 million followers responded to it. Well, it had a mixed response. What? Some people are praised for considering the LGBTQ+ community. Some criticized Bud Light for the transphobic collaboration and the brand’s owner, Anheuser-Busch, on Twitter. Even though Dylan enjoyed it, not everyone was. What about you?
Now, you must be wondering, what happened between Bud Light and Kid Rock? Well, it’s still unclear. His video came right on the following day of Dylan’s collaboration. The former made a dramatic protest against the beer brand. Not to forget to mention, he didn’t mention Dylan’s name in the video. Still, fans were clever enough to understand what and whom the singer meant. In other words, it was more clearly a direct jab to the industry for making such a transphobic partnership.
You must already know that Kid Rock has less than a million followers on Twitter. But guess what? The post went viral on the internet and has garnered more than 8 million views. If you didn’t make it to the video, Kid Rock even wore a MAGA hat, which goes by “Make America Great Again.” That’s the signature slogan of the former US President, Donald Trump. What’s your thought about the Bud Light controversy?
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