Kid Rock has taken to social media to push back against widespread claims that he lip-synced during his performance at the Turning Point USA “All-American Halftime Show” this past weekend. The rock star’s set, which took place as an alternative broadcast to the official Super Bowl halftime show, quickly became a talking point online after fans noticed parts of his performance didn’t appear to line up with the audio. Clips circulated showing him performing his hit “Bawitdaba,” and in several moments his mouth movements didn’t match the vocals heard in the broadcast.Even before his response, the performance had generated plenty of discussion. The event itself was organised by the conservative group Turning Point USA as a cultural counterpoint to the Super Bowl’s main show and featured artists including Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice and Gabby Barrett alongside Kid Rock. Many viewers tuned in online, but social media quickly filled with reactions focusing on the technical oddities in the broadcast especially during Rock’s set. People noted instances where the audio seemed out of sync with what was on screen, and some compared it to well-known lip-syncing mishaps from the past.Kid Rock denies lip-syncing allegationsIn a post on his official account Kid Rock directly addressed the claims writing that his“halftime performance was pre recorded but performed live”and denying that he was lip-syncing as critics suggested. He explained that when the cameras were synced with the music for the broadcast, they didn’t match up correctly and he said that led to the appearance of mismatched vocals and visuals in clips people shared online.Alongside that post, he also released a video explaining what went wrong and saying he would show another performance with his DJ to demonstrate how the song should look live. In interviews, he reiterated that the issue was a post-production sync problem and not intentional miming.While reactions remain mixed, the situation highlights how quickly moments from high-profile shows can spread and be debated online especially when technical hiccups are on display. Whether viewed as an honest misstep or something else, Kid Rock’s explanation has become the centerpiece of the story in the aftermath of the halftime show.