Kid Rock is definitely considered a big success in the music industry. The 49-year-old rock star has sold millions of records throughout his lengthy career, which has spanned three decades. He's been a rapper, a rocker, and a country singer, too! Aside from being famous for his versatility in music, he's also known for a lot of other things.
No, we're not talking about his vulgar vocabulary or unapologetic attitude. The thing is, his taste in women is pretty much as varied as his eclectic car collection! While the rap-rock icon might be loud on stage, his love life is surprisingly low-key.
This might make some people wonder if he is as much of a playboy as he appears to be in his music videos. Maybe he actually takes relationships seriously? Does his reckless onscreen behavior seep into his personal life?
Here are 15 little known facts that may challenge preconceived notions regarding the renowned rock star's complicated love life.
15 Him & Sheryl Crow Weren't A Thing
Contrary to the general consensus, Kid Rock and country star, Sheryl Crow, were never in a relationship. While the two were often seen cuddling in hit songs like “Picture” or “Collide,” all of that was mostly for promotional purposes. In fact, he was still in a relationship with Pamela Anderson around that time! Sheryl and Kid Rock are good friends, though, even to this day. Crow recorded a song about him years later.
14 Had A Sweet Fling With Jaime King
When it comes to short but sweet flings, Kid Rock has a 'King' on his list. Actress Jaime King, that is! According to Rolling Stone, the two first met while they were both in other relationships. While King initially accompanied him to the Grammys only as a friend, they eventually started dating. It was fun while it lasted...but it only lasted for only a couple of months.
13 Blames Nasty Women For His Misogyny
Women who dated Kid Rock usually describe him as this sweet and loving guy. In fact, he even paints himself in interviews as a nice guy who's actually respectful towards women! If that's so, then why do his misogynistic lyrics tell another story? Apparently, some of his lyrics are directed towards “really nasty women”, whom he describes as “manipulative,” “deceitful” and “two-faced.” “Those types of women I have no respect for,” he added.
12 Can Practice Monogamy
Despite his playboy image, Kid Rock is actually capable of sticking to just one girl. The thing is, can a rock star just stop being a player? Is monogamy even possible for music icons? In an interview, he revealed that, apparently, he can just switch off his wild side! “That's the type of m---- I am. Totally,” Rock exclaimed.
11 His High School Sweetheart Stands Out
The girls that have been linked with Kid Rock usually share similar physical features, most often than not. All except Kelley South, his high school sweetheart. Unlike his recent girlfriends, South is neither blonde nor white - she's actually quite the opposite of his usual type! However, she's more than his first lover - she's also the mother of his only son.
10 Was Sued By His Sweetheart For His Lyrics
The infamous “Black Chick, White Guy” track was more than just a song. Apparently, it was a real-life account regarding his difficult relationship with Kelley South. Kid Rock had to make the words rhyme but swore that what he said in the song was “about ninety-nine percent” true! Unfortunately for him, South didn't see things the same way, and even sued him for lyrics she felt were inaccurate - yikes!
9 Loves His Son Dearly
Relationships come and go the life of Kid Rock. However, there's someone who has never left his side. That someone is his son, Robert James Jr. The hard-nosed rocker sees him as his inspiration. In fact, one of the reasons he got divorced was because his marriage was negatively affecting his son! Despite having a rock star lifestyle, Rock still continues to raise his kid as responsibly as he can.
8 Affair With Kayti Edwards Went On For Years
Ever since pictures of Kayti Edwards hanging out with Kid Rock started surfacing, rumors of a romance started brewing. Kayti is Julie Andrews' step-granddaughter - you know, Julie from The Sound of Music?
The thing is, Edwards is notorious for having affairs with a slew of other celebrities. According to InTouch, a string of messages were unearthed indicating an affair that allegedly lasted for a decade! Rock's clandestine activities shouldn't be too surprising - he did some shady things in the past, after all.
7 Engaged To His Female Counterpart
Audrey Berry might not be an esteemed celebrity, but for Kid Rock, they're a match made in heaven. The two enjoy listening to music, both share the same passion for hunting and on top of all that, they're both forthright and easygoing as well. It's easy to see why they got engaged so hastily, Berry is basically the female version of him!
6 Thought He Had A Future With Pam
Kid Rock's high-profile marriage to actress, Pamela Anderson, failed to withstand the test of time. It only took four months before the couple called it quits! While it's easy to assume that celebrity marriages typically don't last very long, the bad boy rocker never really saw it coming. Rock explained in interviews that he never would've done it if he didn't think it could last forever.
5 Paris Hilton Denied Dating Him
After pictures of actress, Paris Hilton, seemingly getting too cozy with Kid Rock started popping up, many assumed that they were dating. While it makes sense for him to replace Pam with another blonde celebrity, it wasn't going to be with the hotel heiress. According to DigitalSpy, Hilton's spokesperson shot down the rumors by saying that Paris went to see his show but was “absolutely not dating” him.
4 Marriage Almost Left Him Traumatized
Getting married is something that Kid Rock described in various interviews as a lot of fun. Staying married, on the other hand, is another story. Rock found the experience quite scalding, even to the point where he feels hesitant to go through with it again. While he never ruled out the possibility completely, he did state that he'll never again go looking for love in Hollywood.
3 'Borat' Believes He Caused His Divorce
If there's anyone to blame for Kid Rock's shocking split with Pamela Anderson, actor Sacha Baron Cohen believes it's gotta be his film, Borat. During his interview on "The Last Laugh" podcast, Sacha revealed that Anderson's participation in the film led to their divorce. The English comedian claims that the couple literally used the film's title as the reason for their divorce!
2 Rebounded From Divorce With Someone Similar
It didn't take long for Kid Rock to find someone new after his troublesome split. Shortly after his divorce, he was spotted with a strikingly familiar blonde bombshell. However, it wasn't his ex, Pamela Anderson. It was actually Danish Victoria's Secret model, May Andersen! She doesn't just share a similar last name with Rock's ex-wife, she also looks like a younger version of Pam.
1 Models Fought Over Him
Models Krista Ayne and Alyssa Lipsky reportedly fought over Kid Rock. Sounds like every rock star's dream, right? Lipsky allegedly wanted to meet up with Rock but became petulant after finding out that he was already preoccupied with Ayne. It's true that Rock posed for Rolling Stone while accompanied by the two, but what happened afterward is anybody's guess. Well, choosing between two sultry models would be tough for any music star.