In an explosive new interview, rockstar Kid Rock has taken aim at media mogul Oprah Winfrey, accusing her of betraying Dr. Mehmet Oz and labeling her recent actions as “fraudulent.” The feud comes after Oprah’s public distancing from Dr. Oz, who has recently made headlines for his run for political office in Pennsylvania.
Kid Rock, known for his outspoken political views and no-holds-barred commentary, didn’t mince words when discussing Oprah’s involvement in the former heart surgeon’s career. “Oprah built Dr. Oz up like he was some sort of medical genius, and now she’s throwing him under the bus just because he’s running for office. That’s betrayal. It’s fraudulent,” Kid Rock said in an exclusive interview with *Rolling Stone*.
For years, Oprah has been a key figure in Dr. Oz’s rise to fame, first introducing him to her audience and later making him a household name with his own syndicated talk show. However, recent events have led to Oprah distancing herself from Oz’s new political aspirations, which Kid Rock views as a calculated move for her to protect her own image.
“She’s a master manipulator,” Kid Rock continued, referring to Oprah. “She’s all about controlling narratives. She helped launch Dr. Oz to stardom, and now she’s pretending like she doesn’t know the guy just because he’s running for office. That’s not what friends do. It’s all about protecting her brand, and that’s what makes her a fraud.”
The accusations come after Oprah’s recent statements on a major talk show where she subtly distanced herself from Oz’s political ambitions, expressing concerns about his ability to transition from TV personality to serious political contender. Oprah’s comments were seen by many as a clear signal that she no longer wanted to be associated with the controversial figure.
Kid Rock, who has never been shy about his political beliefs, particularly regarding the entertainment elite, also accused Oprah of perpetuating a double standard in the media. “She’s quick to lift people up when it suits her, but when it comes to someone like Dr. Oz, who dares to have an opinion and run for office, she turns her back on him. It’s hypocritical, and honestly, it’s just pathetic,” he said.
The fallout from Kid Rock’s comments has been swift. Social media has been buzzing with reactions from both supporters and critics. While some fans have praised the musician for speaking out against what they see as Oprah’s manipulative tactics, others have criticized Kid Rock for attacking a powerful woman in the entertainment industry.
Oprah has yet to respond to Kid Rock’s accusations, but sources close to her suggest that she is unfazed by the backlash. “She’s focused on her next project, and she’s not going to waste time responding to baseless attacks from a rock star,” said one insider.
As the feud continues to unfold, many are left wondering whether this public dispute between Kid Rock and Oprah will have lasting repercussions on both their careers. For now, Kid Rock remains firm in his stance, vowing to keep calling out what he sees as the hypocrisy and deception within the entertainment industry.
In the meantime, Dr. Oz, who has not publicly addressed Oprah’s comments, is forging ahead with his political campaign, seemingly unphased by the drama surrounding his former mentor.
