Instagram/Kid Rock & Conan O'Brien Music Kid Rock responds to Oscars joke, turns spotlight to his Freedom 250 tour celebrating America. Get tickets for the summer tour. March 17, 2026 AceShowbiz - Kid Rock responded publicly to a joke made about him during the recent Oscars ceremony, addressing the humor and using the moment to highlight his upcoming tour. On Monday, March 16, the 55-year-old country singer took to X to share his reaction to Conan O'Brien's quip during the awards show broadcast on Sunday, March 15.