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Singer and songwriter Kid Rock's restaurant, Big Honky Tonk and Steakhouse was closed to avoid Immgiration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids.
As reported by Nashville Scene, managers at Kid Rock's restaurant asked employees without "legal citizenship status" to leave the premises. The ICE raids follow Donald Trump's promise of deportations of "undocumented people", per The Daily Beast.
Apart from the MAGA musician's restaurant, other restaurants, including Honky Tonk Central and The Diner, owned by Tennessee businessman Steve Smith also shuttered over the weekend. Rock and Smith have openly been supportive of Trump's administration. However, the duo hasn't spoken about the recent closures at their respective restaurant.
Kid Rock's restaurant and others closed amid ICE raids
ICE raids reportedly commenced on May 3 and apprehended approximately 200 people. Amid the raids, Kid Rock and Steve Smith's restaurants shuttered to potentially avoid the ICE arrests. A source told Nashville Scene that "anyone without legal status" was asked to go "home". They added that they were "understaffed" and faced difficulties attending to a huge customer inflow.
According to ICE officials, the raids began to arrest individuals who may pose a threat to "public safety." However, multiple news outlets reported that less than half of the apprehended individuals have a criminal record. It is unclear if the workers returned to the restaurants following the raids. Additionally, the future of employees without legal citizenship status remains uncertain in the upcoming months.
Rock's restaurants shuttered to potentially avoid ICE sweeps in town. Additionally, Steve Smith's restaurants also faced a similar temporary closure. Rock is yet to comment on the sudden closure. The raids reportedly continue across states to identify individuals without a legal citizenship status.
In other news, Kid Rock reportedly partnered with Jon Muer to establish The Detroit Cowboy, which will replace the existing Jon Muer Seafood. The singer posted a few glimpses of the restaurant on May 5. However, more details about the opening are yet to be closed. Rock has also not officially commented on the sudden shuttering of his downtown restaurant, Big Honky Tonk and Steakhouse.
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