Ludacris Exits Kid Rock’s Rock the Country Festival After 2026 Lineup Backlash

Lines got crossed, and the fans noticed. Hip-hop icon Ludacris has officially pulled out of the Rock the Country festival lineup following a wave of social media backlash regarding the event's perceived political leanings. The rapper’s name vanished from the festival's official roster just days after it was announced.

The Backlash Over Ludacris Rock the Country Connection

According to Rolling Stone, Ludacris was initially listed alongside country stars like Kid Rock, Jason Aldean, and Blake Shelton for the eight-town festival series. However, fans quickly took to Instagram to question why the Atlanta rapper was sharing a stage with artists who have publicly aligned themselves with the MAGA movement and Donald Trump. One fan commented, "Sad to hear you’re joining the MAGA festival; you were a favorite of mine."

Official Rep Claims a Festival 'Mix-up'

Despite the mounting public pressure, Ludacris' representative claims the inclusion was a technical error rather than a political retreat. "Lines got crossed and he wasn’t supposed to be on there," the rep told media outlets, describing the situation as a "mix-up." While the festival confirmed the change, they haven't provided further details on how Ludacris ended up on the promotional materials in the first place.