Other Ventures and Honors
- Kid Rock has his own clothing line, Made in Detroit, which he purchased from its creator, Detroit designer Robert Stanzler, in 2003. Stanzler, a longtime friend of Kid Rock, is mentioned by name in Rock's song "Early Mornin' Stoned Pimp".
- Wayne State University named a scholarship after Kid Rock for musicians. Kid Rock is using his clothing line to fund it.
- He was Grand Marshal of the Krewe of Endymion Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans on February 21, 2009 and was accompanied by The Chee-Weez, a local area cover band.
- He released his own beer, Bad Ass Beer, on July 17, 2009.
- Kid Rock gave proceeds of a concert to the families affected by the bombing of the USS Cole in 2000. He has made numerous trips with the USO to play concerts for soldiers overseas in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Kuwait. He also made his album Born Free available for free download for military members.
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