15 facts about Robert James Ritchie Jr, singer Kid Rock’s son
Robert James Ritchie Jr. is an American celebrity child born to the famous American songwriter, singer, and rapper Kid Rock. Like his father, Kid Rock's son, Robert Jr. is a singer and entrepreneur known for his single, Exstacy.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Key takeaways
- Robert James Ritchie Jr.'s profile summary
- 15 facts about Robert James Ritchie Jr, Kid Rock’s son
- 1. Who raised Kid Rock's son?
- 2. His mother was his father's classmate
- 3. How old is Kid Rock's son?
- 4. He is an American descent
- 5. He is a college graduate
- 6. He is an aspiring singer
- 7. He is a married man
- 8. He is a young father to two children
- 9. He is a football fanatic
- 10. He values his privacy
- 11. He is taller than his father
- 12. He had a challenging childhood
- 13. His father has a nickname for him
- 14. His mother stabbed his dad
- 15. He was the reason his father divorced Pamela Anderson
- How many children does Kid Rock have?
- How much is Kid Rock worth in 2025?
- Who is Kid Rock's best friend?
- What does Kid Rock's son do?
- Who is Robert James Ritchie's mother?
- Is Kid Rock a grandfather?
- Does Kid Rock have a brother?
- What are some interesting facts about Kid Rock's son?
Key takeaways
- Kid Rock's son, Robert, was born on 14 June 1993.
- He is Kid Rock's only biological child.
- Robert Jr. is married to his childhood sweetheart, Marisa Trovato.
- The couple has two children.
Robert James Ritchie Jr.'s profile summary
| Full name | Robert James Ritchie Jr. |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of birth | 14 June 1993 |
| Age | 32 years old (as of 2025) |
| Zodiac | Gemini |
| Nationality | American |
| Religion | Christian |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Eye colour | Black |
| Hair colour | Black |
| Marital status | Married |
| Wife | Marisa Trovato |
| Children | Sky and Rider |
| Profession | Artist, social media star, entrepreneur |
| @robertjames4real |
15 facts about Robert James Ritchie Jr, Kid Rock’s son
Robert James Ritchie Jr. is a social media star widely recognized as the son of the famous rap star Kid Rock. Here are the top 15 interesting facts you probably didn't know about him.
1. Who raised Kid Rock's son?
Richie Jr. was raised single-handedly by his father, Kid Rock. The star had a difficult childhood as his parents split up when he was only 7. His father won the custody battle over him after discovering that one of Ritchie's siblings was not his biological child.
The court granted Kid Rock full custody of his son while Robert James Ritchie Jr.'s mother was ordered to pay $25 per week in child support.
2. His mother was his father's classmate
Robert James Ritchie Jr.'s mother is an African-American woman named Kelley South Russell. She was Kid Rock's classmate. They dated for a decade before she became pregnant. According to an ABC News report, Russell had a substance abuse problem and was allegedly violent to her family.
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3. How old is Kid Rock's son?
Robert James Ritchie Jr.'s age is 32 years as of 2025. He was born on 14 June 1993 in the United States.
4. He is an American descent
Kelley South Russell and Kid Rock's son is an American national. Both of his parents originated from the United States of America. His father, Kid Rock, was born in Romeo, Michigan, USA. He often brags about getting his heritage from Detroit.
5. He is a college graduate
Because of their fame, many celebrity kids find it challenging to make it through school on time. However, this is not the case for Robert James Ritchie Jr. He is a graduate of Belmont University in Nashville, a fact that his father is very proud of.
6. He is an aspiring singer
Robert James Jr. is passionate about singing and music like his well-known rock star father. He is constantly inspired by the famous musicians Jackie Wilson and Bruno Mars. He released his debut single in 2018, Exstacy.
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He also made a collaboration with his dad in 2022 on the track Bad Reputation. His latest release is Fading Tides (2025).
7. He is a married man
The upcoming rock star is happily married to his high school sweetheart. Robert James Ritchie Jr.'s wife is Marisa Trovato. The couple tied the knot on 2 October 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee, after which they shared their wedding photos on various social media platforms.
8. He is a young father to two children
Robert James Ritchie Jr. has two children Skye and Rider. His daughter, Skye was born in 2014. Robert became a dad in his early 20s making his father a grandfather at the age of 43 years. Skye is eleven years old as of 2025.
Rider was born on 6 September 2022. Robert announced his birth on 8 September 2022 on Instagram captioning,
Welcome to the world RJR !! Ryder James Ritchie. Born Sept 6. My strong & amazing wife @marisa.ritchie__ went into labor on Labor Day. She delivered our healthy baby boy @ 1:58am the next morning. We’re so grateful for this blessing and thrilled to share the news with y’all!
9. He is a football fanatic
The father of one and a son to the famous rock star Kid Rock is a big football fan. Robert James Jr. is a big Detroit Lions fan. He has often posted several pictures of him and his daughter Skye in full Detroit Lions regalia on various social media handles. His love of the Detroit Lions may come from his father hailing from there.
10. He values his privacy
Unlike his father, Richiet maintains a high degree of confidentiality regarding some aspects of his life. The father of two has not disclosed any information concerning his net worth to the public despite being a rich celebrity kid.
11. He is taller than his father
Robert is slightly taller than his father. He stands 6 feet 1 inch tall or 185 centimetres tall. He weighs around 185 pounds or 84 kilograms. Kid Rock's height is 6 feet (1.83 meters).
12. He had a challenging childhood
Besides the brutal fight for his custody by his parents, Robert did not have the smoothest childhood. His father was a party animal and confessed that he was not the best role model for him. Kid Rock told The Guardian,
I could have set a better example for my son.
Robert witnessed his father's drug and alcohol abuse alongside many arrests. Kid Rock told Esquire that while 7, his son found him unconscious on the floor. He said he did not lie and simply told his young son,
Big concert, party afterward, I drank too much and passed out. I'm not proud of it, but that's what happens when you do that.
Besides drug and alcohol abuse, Robert also experienced poverty in his childhood. Before Kid Rock's big break in 1998 with his album Devil Without a Cause, the singer was a struggling artist. He was estranged from his father at the time of his son's birth so he struggled financially to support his family.
13. His father has a nickname for him
Kid Rock shared a touching birthday message from Robert James Ritchie Jr. which showed that the rockstar has a sweet nickname for his son.
Thrilled by the birthday wishes, Kid Rock wrote,
I received the best b-day gift ever this am from my son Bobby Jr. I wanted to share it with all of you because I am just so dam* proud of him! Brought a tear to my eye. Thank-you June Bug. Love, Dad.
The June-Bug had written wishing his rockstar dad saying,
Happy Birthday Dad!!. I’m so excited to see you and celebrate an epic weekend. God is good, and it really feels like the stars are all aligning! A chance for a Lions Super Bowl, Trump heading back to office, and a brand new chapter starting to unfold for you. The next four years and beyond are looking incredible.
The father and son showed their relationship is quite close despite all the challenges.
14. His mother stabbed his dad
In 1995, Robert's mother, Kelley Russell allegedly stabbed her husband Kid Rock with a fork. The couple was reportedly fighting when Kelley at the time stabbed him with a fork in the leg. Despite the incident, the couple stayed married for several more years.
15. He was the reason his father divorced Pamela Anderson
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Kid Rock and Pamela Anderson were married for only four months before filing for divorce. Kid Rock later confessed that he divorced Anderson because the marriage was negatively affecting his son.
He told Larry King in 2007,
When I saw it starting to affect my son, when — when she would talk down about my mother and about my sister — two people who were very instrumental in raising my son with me. When I saw it starting to affect him, that's when I stepped back and I was like, un-nnh. That's it. And that's the morning I filed for divorce.
This was contrary to Pamela Anderson's claim that Kid Rock was jealous of her appearance in Sacha Baron Cohen's movie Borat.
How many children does Kid Rock have?
Kid Rock has only one child, a son, Robert James Ritchie Jr. He had him with his first wife Kelley South Russell. Robert Jr. is a father to two children making Kid Rock a grandfather.
How much is Kid Rock worth in 2025?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Kid Rock is worth $150 million as of 2025. He makes most of his income from music.
Who is Kid Rock's best friend?
Kid Rock's reported best friend is Uncle Kracker, whose real name is Matthew Shafer. They’ve been friends since sixth grade. Uncle Kracker was the DJ in Kid Rock’s band, Twisted Brown Trucker.
What does Kid Rock's son do?
According to his Instagram, Robert James Ritchie Jr. is an artist and a gamer. He also owns a clothing brand Skullfeather, that sells premium clothes.
Who is Robert James Ritchie's mother?
His mother's name is Kelley South Russell who had a substance abuse problem and is said to have been very violent to her family.
Is Kid Rock a grandfather?
Yes, Kid Rock is a grandfather to his son's two children Sky and Rider. Robert James Ritchie Jr., Kid Rock's son, is father to two children, a son and a daughter.
Does Kid Rock have a brother?
Yes, Kid Rock has a brother named Billy Ritchie.
What are some interesting facts about Kid Rock's son?
Here are some fun facts about the only son of the rock star;
- He is named after his father Kid Rock whose official name is Robert James Ritchie.
- Robert James Ritchie Jr. prefers tea to coffee.
- His parents fought for custody over him for 10 months when he was 13 years old.
- Robert Jr. is a Marvel fan.
- He worked as an Apple store employee to earn an income to support his family.
Robert James Ritchie Jr. is a rising music star and a celebrity son of the famous rock star Kid Rock. As a celebrity son, Ritchie has made his father proud with numerous achievements, including being a college graduate. Kid Rock's son is also a proud father of two and is married to his high school sweetheart, Marisa Trovato.
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