Musician's private jet draws controversy parked at Michigan airport as people say 'money can't buy class'

Kid Rock and his private jet have stirred controversy after being spotted at a Michigan airport with a big, controversial piece of artwork on the tail.

The jet, a Bombardier Challenger 601-3R, is frequently flown by the musician and his team, logging around 170 flights in 2024.

Its most striking feature is a large artwork of a hand flipping the bird, which quickly drew criticism online.

For many, the sight of such a jet highlighted not only celebrity excess but also the growing backlash against private aviation’s climate impact.

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Kid Rock’s private jet proves controversial

The jet in question can carry between nine and twelve passengers.

Photos of it parked at Charlevoix Airport circulated on Reddit, where critics slammed both the artwork and the environmental toll of private jets.

“Money cannot buy class,” one user remarked, referring to the crude artwork on the tail of the plane.

Private jets burn a lot of fuel

Beyond aesthetics, critics pointed to the larger problem of private jet use among celebrities and the ultra-wealthy.

These aircraft offer flexibility, convenience, privacy, and access to airports unavailable to commercial airlines, even when you’re flying some of the best airlines in the world.

In fact, private jet flying has now become the most visible marker of wealth, and you won’t catch those with a sizeable bank balance flying commercial.

However, they are also among the most polluting forms of travel, as private jets burn vastly more fuel per passenger than commercial flights.

In addition, many of the trips logged are short-haul journeys, which can often be replaced by far more sustainable options like trains or cars.

Kid Rock’s jet may just be one example, but it highlights a wider issue: the super-rich are disproportionately driving up emissions, at a time when the world is trying to curb climate change.

For many critics, seeing a jet adorned with a middle finger parked on a Michigan runway only reinforced the perception that celebrity wealth is out of step with everyday realities.

While fans may admire Kid Rock’s rebellious image, his private jet has instead become a lightning rod for criticism.

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