Robert James Ritchie Jr., the only biological child of musician Kid Rock, is building his own identity as an artist and entrepreneur. Born on 14 June 1993, he is also a husband to his childhood sweetheart, Marisa Trovato, and a father of two. His debut single, Exstacy, released in 2018, marks the beginning of his music career, while he navigates the complexities of being a celebrity offspring.
Early Life and Family Background
Robert Jr. was raised primarily by his father, Kid Rock, after his parents split when he was seven. His father won a custody battle, and his mother, Kelley South Russell, was ordered to pay $25 per week in child support. Russell, an African-American woman and Kid Rock's former classmate, had a substance abuse problem and was allegedly violent toward her family, according to an ABC News report.
His childhood was challenging, marked by his father's struggles with drugs and alcohol. Kid Rock told The Guardian, "I could have set a better example for my son." In an interview with Esquire, Kid Rock recalled an incident when his son found him unconscious on the floor at age seven, and he explained, "Big concert, party afterwards, I drank too much and passed out. I'm not proud of it, but that's what happens when you do that." The family also faced poverty before Kid Rock's breakthrough with Devil Without a Cause in 1998.
Education, Career, and Personal Life
Despite the odds, Robert Jr. graduated from Belmont University in Nashville, a fact his father is proud of. He is an aspiring singer and fashion designer, inspired by Jackie Wilson and Bruno Mars. He collaborated with his dad on "Bad Reputation" in 2022 and released "Fading Tides" in 2025. He also owns a clothing brand, Skullfeather.
Robert Jr. married Marisa Trovato on 2 October 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. The couple has two children: daughter Skye, born in 2014, and son Ryder, born on 6 September 2022. He announced Ryder's birth on Instagram, writing, "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 @ 1:58 am the next morning. We're so grateful for this blessing and thrilled to share the news with y'all!?"
Interests, Privacy, and Family Dynamics
Robert Jr. is a dedicated Detroit Lions fan, often posting photos of himself and Skye in team regalia. He values his privacy, keeping his net worth undisclosed. At 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm), he is slightly taller than his father, who stands at 6 feet (1.83 m).
His relationship with his father is close, as shown by Kid Rock's nickname for him, "June Bug." In a birthday message, 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."
His mother, Kelley Russell, stabbed Kid Rock with a fork in 1995 during an argument, but the couple stayed together for several more years. Kid Rock divorced Pamela Anderson after four months of marriage, citing the negative impact on 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."
As of 2026, Robert Jr. is 33 years old, American, and of mixed-race descent. He is a father of two, making Kid Rock a grandfather. Kid Rock's net worth is estimated at $175 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Robert Jr. continues to build his career as an artist and entrepreneur, with his latest release Fading Tides (2025) and his clothing brand, Skullfeather.
