Kid Rock focused on family by sharing a rare photo featuring his son Bobby Jr. as he celebrated his birthday on Friday. The rap rock–turned–country rock star, who turned 54, posted a sweet picture of himself and his 31-year-old son as they went out for a boat ride on what looked like a lake.
![[Kid Rock (real name: Robert James Ritchie) shares Bobby Jr., 31, with his former girlfriend Kelley South Russell. He included a sweet message his son sent him for his birthday in the caption; seen in May in Louisville, Kentucky]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/17/21/94226913-14297963-image-a-59_1737148893887.jpg)
Bobby Jr.'s presence was a surprise, as his singer father — real name: Robert James Ritchie — rarely features him on his social media accounts. The last time the two posed together for a photo on Instagram appears to be nearly three years ago, but it was clear that the two still had a strong relationship, as Kid Rock shared a sweet birthday message his son had sent him.
![[Bobby Jr. called his dad one of 'God’s toughest soldiers' and said he was looking forward to Donald Trump taking office again; Kid Rock pictured with Trump and UFC President Dana White in November 2023 in NYC]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/17/21/94226933-14297963-image-a-70_1737150017356.jpg)
The comments section on the birthday posts was filled with fans wishing Kid Rock a happy birthday and marveling at what a great father he seemed to be. The Trump-supporting singer — who recently tried to shame Michelle Obama for skipping the upcoming inauguration ceremony — went shirtless with patterned swim trunks, as did Bobby Jr.
Kid Rock focused on family by sharing a rare photo featuring his son Bobby Jr. as he celebrated his 54th birthday on Friday. Kid Rock (real name: Robert James Ritchie) shares Bobby Jr., 31, with his former girlfriend Kelley South Russell. He included a sweet message his son sent him for his birthday in the caption; seen in May in Louisville, Kentucky.
![[Among the adoring comments were a few from Kid Rock's celebrity friends, including Cindy Crawford's husband, Rande Gerber, and reality star Brody Jenner]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/17/21/94227121-14297963-image-a-61_1737149443142.jpg)
