Kid Rock has revealed details about his collaboration with fellow Detroit musician Eminem on his new Christian album, "Halfway 2 Jesus." Speaking on "My View with Lara Trump," Kid Rock explained that he and Eminem, friends for nearly 40 years, consciously decided not to let their political disagreements divide them.
"We said years ago, we said, 'Man, let's not let politics divide us.' And we never did. And so when I asked him to be part of this... he totally got it," Kid Rock said. He expressed hope that their collaboration would demonstrate how friendships can endure despite differing political views, suggesting that "two little foul-mouthed white rappers from Detroit maybe could set a good example for the rest of this country."
Kid Rock described Eminem as a "class act" and emphasized that the freedom to hold and express diverse opinions is a hallmark of American society. He believes that political commentary has no place on stage.
Instead, the Detroit-native aims to unite people through faith with his new album. He characterized "Halfway 2 Jesus" as a collection of songs centered on forgiveness and second chances, reflecting his lifelong relationship with God rather than a recent conversion. "I didn't get saved. I'm still Kid Rock. I'm still going to drink a beer and smoke a cigar," he stated, adding, "I feel like I've always been right with God."
He further connected his faith to his birthdate, January 17, 1971, and his middle name, James, referencing the Bible verse James 1:17, which he interprets as stating that all good things come from God.
The album's themes of second chances and forgiveness are intended to address the division within the country. Kid Rock plans to bring his music to arenas and stadiums, combining elements of a rock concert with a religious revival. "I want to have revivals, Saturday night revivals in arenas, stadiums, people drinking beer, having a good time, celebrating our Lord and Savior," he said, calling these events a "full-on monster rock show" that he believes could "do a lot of good in the world."