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Kid Rock Endorses Grand Theft Everything

Pro-larceny YouTube video was just a joke, performer insists

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(Newser) – Perhaps worried that he provides too wholesome a role model for America's youth, Kid Rock has posted a PSA on YouTube encouraging his fans not to stop at stealing music online. In the video, the rocker-rapper suggests people "level the playing field" by boosting iPods, computers, and cars. He later assured the AP that he was only kidding.

Kid Rock refreshes himself during the Pro-Am round of the Buick Open at Warwick Hills in Grand Blanc, Mich., Wednesday, June 25, 2008. Rock played the round with golfer friend John Daly.
Kid Rock refreshes himself during the Pro-Am round of the Buick Open at Warwick Hills in Grand Blanc, Mich., Wednesday, June 25, 2008. Rock played the round with golfer friend John Daly.   (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
A commuter looks on as he walks past dancers performing on poles atop a promotional open truck to promote Kid Rock's concert and his new single, in London, Wednesday June 11, 2008.
A commuter looks on as he walks past dancers performing on poles atop a promotional open truck to promote Kid Rock's concert and his new single, in London, Wednesday June 11, 2008.   (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)
Rock singer Kid Rock performs during a concert as part of Rock on the Range in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, May 18, 2008.
Rock singer Kid Rock performs during a concert as part of Rock on the Range in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, May 18, 2008.   (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
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