The “American Bad Ass” rocker sent social media into a tailspin after posting footage of a military helicopter hovering just yards away from his Tennessee estate dubbed the “Southern White House.”
But while the choppers provided the spectacle, Rock provided the sting, using the moment to deliver a brutal clap back at the Golden State on his X account over the weekend.
“This is a level of respect that s— for brains Governor of California will never know,” Rock captioned the viral clip, taking a direct shot at Gavin Newsom. “God Bless America and all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to defend her.”
The jab at Newsom wasn’t just a random insult — it’s the latest in a long-running feud between the rocker and the Governor. Rock has blasted Newsom’s policies, and the tension reached a fever pitch following reports that Newsom effectively “banned” the singer from the state.
Newsom reportedly took aim at Rock’s firebrand rhetoric after he posted a video performing a workout with RFK Jr. in February.
The video shows the 55-year-old Michigan native standing on the balcony of his 27,000-square-foot mansion — a dead ringer for 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue — as the massive rotors churned the air over his property.
As the choppers hung low over his infinity pool, Rock stood tall, offering a crisp salute to the pilots as he stood next to a miniature statue of liberty.
The estate, located in Whites Creek, Tennessee, has become legendary in its own right. Featuring a gold-plated toilet and a massive American flag that rivals most car dealerships, the property serves as the nerve center for Rock’s brand of blue-collar conservatism.