Altercation erupts between rock musicians at MTV Music Video Awards
Monday, September 10, 2007
Rock musicians Kid Rock and Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee were involved in a minor altercation at the 2007 MTV Music Video Awards (VMA), held on Sunday night in Las Vegas.
Both Lee and Rock were former husbands of Pamela Anderson, who was present at the VMAs and delivered her lines from the top of a table. Eye witnesses claim the fight started when Kid Rock, who was sitting next to rapper Diddy, walked up to Lee and slapped him. Tommy Lee stood up to fight back and Rock punched him in the face. Lee was dragged off by security guards before he was able to fight back.
Rap Producer Rich Nice said Lee had been antagonizing Rock before the altercation. The incident inspired many jokes from hip hop and rap artist, such as MTV VJ Sway who was quoted saying "They say it's only rappers. I told you rockers fight too." Police cited Rock for misdemeanor battery.
Sources
- The Associated Press. "Kid Rock Knuckles Up Tommy Lee at VMAs" — MSN TV, September 10, 2007
- "Kid Rock cited for fight during MTV awards" — Reuters, September 10, 2007
- Jayson Rodriguez. "Kid Rock, Tommy Lee Battle At VMAs" — MTV, September 10, 2007