"American Bad Ass" is a song by the American musician Kid Rock, released from his 2000 album The History of Rock. The song samples Metallica's "Sad but True".

Music video

The music video for the single aired on MTV2 upon release, and reached number one on Canada's MuchMusic Countdown. The song was performed on Saturday Night Live. At the beginning, Kid Rock watches TV and then after going to a rapping party, he goes to a concert on a cabriolet, surrounded by bikers. At the middle of the song, Kid Rock's car explodes and the thrash metal party starts to play. At the end of the video, Kid Rock with his band plays at a concert on the stage. The video features a cameo appearance by Ron Jeremy. This is the last music video to feature Joe C. before his death.

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