Bill Maher isnt left speechless often, but he was after hearing Kid Rocks thoughts on Kendrick Lamars Super Bowl halftime show.

During the latest episode of HBOs Real Time, the host asked the singer-rapper (a longtime supporter of President Donald Trump who has previously spoken out against DEI initiatives) what he thought of this years halftime show, as some anti-DEI folks criticized the performance for only including people of color.

To put it nicely, it wasnt my cup of tea, but I got to respect it, Kid Rock responded. And heres why: I grew up loving, emulating all things hip-hop, break dancing, deejaying, graffiti, rapping, and so I understand the culture a little bit more than most. And when I say most, of course, I mean white people. He continued, So watching it after its a lot of things going through your head, you know, everyones like that sucks, this that and the other. Im like, this kid pretty much came out figuratively with both middle fingers in the air, doing what he does for the people who love what he does unapologetically. And I dont think he gives a frogs fat ass what anyone thinks about it. So I go, huh, its pretty much how I built my whole career. I gotta respect it.

The All Summer Long artist went on to claim that Colin Kaepernick (the former NFL quarterback who is known forkneeling during the national anthem to protest police brutality and racial inequality) should be credited for helping Lamar get the halftime show gig.

Ive heard nobody answer this question: how did he get that gig? Jay-Z. What happened there? I think Jay-Z and Kendrick Lamar should both send Colin Kaepernick a Bundt cake and a six-pack of beer and a thank you note with a bunch of money in it, because without him kneeling and getting everyones panties in a bunch over the anthem, self-included, I dont think that happens, Kid Rock said.

Before Maher could get a word in, Kid Rock also wanted to note that the Not Like Us rappers booking for the Super Bowl halftime show was the epitome of DEI blowing up because the NFL was all this DEI and racism, all this stuff. They got Jay-Z in their booking this, and like Kendrick Lamar goes out there and basically turns DEI into an IED.

Its like all Black people or all people of color speaking to his crowd in the hood, Black people. It was like the most exclusive thing ever and Im like, Fuck yeah, thats awesome. Im laughing my ass off, he added, leaving Maher visibly speechless.

Kid Rock previously performed in the 2004 Super Bowl halftime show, which also featured Janet Jackson, among others.

The other guests featured on the latest episode of Real Time included former Rep. Tim Ryan and Pamela Paul.