Jelly Roll: Last News

Jelly Roll has spoken out after sparking controversy for meeting Donald Trump recently, insisting that he is “not political”.The Nashville rapper and singer-songwriter was seen shaking hands and smiling with the US president-elect at a UFC match at Madison Square Garden in New York last month.During a new episode of Dumb Blonde – the podcast hosted by his wife, Alyssa DeFord (aka Bunnie XO) – Jelly explained: “Meeting President Trump was cool. Ultimately, I don’t really care [about] any blowback I get about it.”He continued: “The truth is: it was really cool to meet the president.”Bunnie XO added: “Anybody who gets the opportunity to meet a president, a vice president… anything like that. It’s a fucking honour.”Jelly (real name Jason Bradley DeFord) agreed, explaining that it had nothing to do with his political affiliation.“I’m honoured, man,” he said.

Post Malone has announced new UK and European tour dates. Find all the information below.Announced today (February 17), the dates come as an extension to the Grammy-nominated singer’s biggest international headline tour to date: ‘The Big Ass World Tour’.With the new shows, Post Malone will extend his list of previously-announced North American shows with numerous dates across the pond.

Jelly Roll has hosted a star-studded benefit concert for the first responders who tackled the Los Angeles wildfires – see footage below.The huge show went down at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California in front of a crowd of 16,000, made up entirely of emergency services workers. Jelly Roll was joined on the bill by Lainey Wilson, Marshmello, Public Enemy, Nate Smith and Shinedown.Speaking to the crowd, Jelly Roll said: “I want you to know that you are here tonight because you are a hero or you are a loved one of a hero.

Jelly Roll has reflected on the ongoing feud between Eminem and Machine Gun Kelly, saying that he thinks he can bring it to an end.The Nashville rapper and singer-songwriter spoke about his friendship with each of the artists during a recent interview with the Flagrant podcast, and revealed that he wants to be the one to see them put their differences to one side.“They’re gonna get together one day, eventually,” he said, adding that he hopes to “bring them together”.He also revealed that, as a friend to each of them, he sees “so much more of them in each other than they know.”“I haven’t really brought it up to Marshall [Mathers, Eminem’s real name] yet, because I’m just still kind of glad that I’m still in that circumference to be able to have those conversations,” Jelly Roll told the host, adding that he has mentioned the idea to MGK.“I gave him some perspective too,” he recalled. “We all grew up watching Eminem take over the game early.

Sonic The Hedgehog 3 sees Keanu Reeves join the voice cast as Shadow The Hedgehog, who allies with mad scientist Ivo Robotnik and his grandfather Professor Gerald Robotnik against Sonic, Tails and Knuckles.Jim Carrey returns in a dual role this time as Ivo and Gerald Robotnik, alongside other returning cast members Ben Schwartz, Colleen O’Shaughnessey, Idris Elba, James Marsden, Tika Sumpter, and Lee Majdoub.Following the success of all three films, a fourth Sonic film is already in development, which is scheduled to be released in 2027.The film’s score is by Tom Holkenborg (also known as Junkie XL), who scored the previous two Sonic movies. His other film credits include Mad Max: Fury Road, Zack Snyder’s Justice League, Godzilla vs. Kong, and Alita: Battle Angel.You can stream the entire soundtrack below.Like the previous two films, Sonic The Hedgehog 3 features a wealth of songs by other artists, including an original track by Jelly Roll called ‘Run It’ which plays over the credits.The film also includes ‘Live And Learn’ by Crush 40, which is the main theme song from 2001 game Sonic Adventure 2.

Jelly Roll has spoken of his regrets about how he dealt with social media accusations that he was a Satanist.The flurry of conspiracy theories came from trolls on X after the singer performed at Ozzy Osbourne’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in October.Jelly Roll sang Osbourne’s power ballad ‘Mama, I’m Coming Home’ at the event, and in a new interview on The Pat McAfee Show, he admitted that he let the subsequent social media attacks get to him.“I doubled down like a real fucking dumbass,” he reflected. “I go, ‘You know what, I’m getting off X, y’all are mean to me. That was so not the approach.

Jelly Roll has opened up about his weight loss journey and his battle with food addiction.The singer and rapper opened up about losing 110 Lbs and counting in a new interview with People magazine in which he candidly discussed the origins of his food issues.“The battle was with the food addiction, changing the way I’ve looked at food for the last 39 years,” he shared.A post shared by People Magazine (@people)He continued: “I’ve never had a healthy relationship with food, so that was the hard part. But once you get into that discipline and commitment, it’s like an avalanche.

Jelly Roll has appeared in a new trailer for the 2025 Invictus Games – and given Prince Harry a less-than-ideal new tattoo. Check it out below.In a lighthearted new video shared yesterday (November 19), the royal is seen meeting up with the artist in the hopes of getting him to perform at the 2025 edition of the Invictus Games.Waiting inside a tattoo parlour, hoping to bring the topic into discussion, Prince Harry is seen being greeted by Jelly Roll, who rocks up wearing gloves and carrying a tattoo gun.“I could not believe it when they called me and told me Prince Harry wanted to get a tattoo today, and he wanted me to give him his first tattoo!” the artist gleefully boasts as he walks into the room.Looking increasingly concerned, Harry clarifies: “I came here to ask you to do the Invictus Games, there’s no tattoo in this.”Eventually, the two come to a deal, with the tattoo-covered ‘Son of a Sinner’ singer proposing a deal.

Jelly Roll and Sierra Ferrell.The ‘Big Ass Stadium Tour’ will visit 25 venues across the US. This announcement follows Post Malone’s debut country album ‘F-1 Trillion’, which arrived in August.The headline tour will begin on April 29 in Salt Lake City and will make stops in cities including Miami, Washington DC, Glendale, Detroit, New York and Minneapolis.

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson has opened up about the impact one of Jelly Roll‘s song had on him during a rough mental health patch.The Red One actor appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show on Friday (November 15), and said he had discovered the ‘Need a Favor’ singer’s work when he was “going through a hard time”.“That was one of my bouts with depression, and I was struggling, and I was really wobbly,” he said. He has been candid about mental health before, having previously discussed his battle with depression, recalling witnessing his mother attempt suicide and the devasting effect it had on him in 2018.“I was trying to balance a lot, we were pregnant with our second baby,” he continued on Clarkson’s show.

Jelly Roll has claimed that an unnamed artist collected 40,000 fake album sales in an attempt to reach Number One on the charts.The singer and rapper appeared as a guest on The Pat McAfee Show and discussed how his 10th studio album ‘Beautifully Broken’ debuted at Number One on the US Billboard 200 chart with 161,000 album-equivalent units, including 114,000 pure album sales.According to Jelly Roll, there was allegedly another artist who was releasing their album as the same time as his which had not been projected to be within a specific number of sales for the top spot on the charts. However, the day before the end of the sales count, the artist ended up selling close to the sales number for the top spot on the charts.The ‘Wild Ones’ rapper shared that he had spoken to his manager about the chart race and was told to not get caught up on the “dirty” side of the music business.“There was an artist that looked like HITS Daily Double projected they wasn’t even gonna be within 50-60,000 albums of me and Rod Wave,” said Jelly Roll.

Jelly Roll couldn't be more grateful for his friends in the country music industry.ET's Rachel Smith spoke to the 38-year-old singer at CMA Fest in Nashville, Tennessee over the weekend, where he gushed over his relationship with Lainey Wilson and shared the significance of performing in front of his hometown crowd.«It has been awesome dude. I think that’s been the cool thing, I have friends in country.

Lainey Wilson absolutely adores Jelly Roll. The country crooner recently collaborated with him for a live performance of his song «Save Me» at the 2023 ACM Awards, and she has nothing but praise for the celebrated artist.«Ooh, I love me some Jelly Roll,» Wilson exclaimed while speaking with ET's Kevin Frazier and Rachel Smith at Nissan Stadium in Tennessee on Thursday, ahead of this year's CMA Fest, which she's hosting.Reflecting on her appreciation for the singer, Wilson explained, «He's got a story to tell, and I'm so thankful that he is in country music.»«I mean, that's what it's about,» she added excitedly.

Jelly Roll, music has been an ever-present source of comfort. With his music — especially his latest album — he's looking to be that comfort in the lives of others.The 38-year-old singer spoke to ET's Kevin Frazier and Rachel Smith at Topgolf in Nashville and opened up about his debut country album, , and his emotional, raw Hulu documentary, .For the celebrated, burgeoning artist, music has been his lifeline and close friend during some of the tremendous trials and challenges in his life.«I think at some point in life, everything in life has let me down. But music was always my constant,» he shared.

Jelly Roll is in hot demand, and it shows. And with an upcoming appearance at CMA Fest in Nashville, Tennessee, you can bet the country star's been flooded with requests. One person he'll surely cover? None other than Dwayne Johnson.While dishing some golf knowledge at Topgolf, the 38-year-old singer spoke to ET's Kevin Frazier and Rachel Smith about the strong bond he's developed with Johnson over the years.

Jelly Roll continues rolling along on his road to redemption. The 38-year-old musician looks to the future while reckoning with his colorful past, opening up in a new interview about music, drugs and becoming a father while incarcerated. As Jelly — born Jason DeFord — gears up to drop his highly anticipated new country album,, the artist is featured in a new cover story for magazine. The star gets candid about his unconventional journey to the top of Nashville's music scene, crediting his daughter, Bailee, with offering a great deal of influence on the new album. «A guard knocks on my cell door midafternoon during lockdown,» Jelly recalls, referencing one of his many stints in prison as a teen and young adult.

Garth Brooks has nothing but good things to say about fellow country singer Jelly Roll. Earlier this month, Jelly Roll met Brooks, his longtime hero, at the ACM Awards in Frisco, Texas, and video of their heartwarming meeting went viral. Jelly Roll met Brooks backstage and excitedly picked him up and lifted him into the air by way of introduction.«I got to see Garth Brooks at the ACM Awards and I was so excited I picked him up,» Jelly Roll told ET earlier this week at the  finale.

Jelly Roll is giving fans a front-row seat to the story of his remarkable rise. The 38-year-old artist details his struggles with addiction and mental health, and how he's overcome those challenges on his way to the top of Nashville's music scene, in the new ABC News documentary, . «I came out of jail with a plan,» he says in the newly released trailer for the film. «I was gonna put every piece of energy I had into music.

Jelly Roll is gushing over Garth Brooks! ET's Denny Directo spoke with the 38-year-old singer on Sunday, and he opened up about his first time meeting the country legend at the ACM Awards.During the viral moment, Jelly Roll met Brooks backstage and excitedly picked him up and lifted him into the air by way of introduction.«I got to see Garth Brooks at the ACM Awards and I was so excited I picked him up,» Jelly Roll told ET. «I didn't mean to and I didn't know it until the clip went viral.»After that meeting, the two men saw each other again in Las Vegas, where Jelly Roll stepped out to attend Brooks' residency, which he called the «best show ever.»«I'm watching it, I leave, I go backstage. I get to see him again, he holds his hands out, but he goes, 'But don't hurt me this time, big fella,'» Jelly Roll recalled of Brooks, before praising the singer.«He is the sweetest guy,» Jelly Roll said.

Jelly Roll hit the stage at the 58th annual ACM Awards on Thursday, and got some surprise help from country songstress Lainey Wilson!The genre-defying artist hit the stage for a beautiful and emotionally charged performance of his song «Save Me,» which made great use of his raw and powerful vocals.As he sang, Wilson — fresh off her big win for Female Artist of the Year — came out, rocking a whole new blue-and-while ensemble and she joined him for a stunning duet of the heartbreaking tune.Their performance was one of the musical highlights of the light, and was a perfect transition into Wilson's solo ACM Awards set, where she ramped up the energy with a performance of her single, «Grease.»Jelly Roll spoke with ET's Rachel Smith on the red carpet ahead of the show and opened up about his plans for his big performance.«I feel like I'm gonna take the world to a real intimate meeting,» he shared, without revealing his surprise at the time. «I feel like sometimes you take the show to the people and sometimes you bring the people to the show, and tonight I wanna feel like we're all sitting around a campfire and having a conversation.»While he was excited for the chance to perform, Jelly Roll also admitted that he was nervous about performing right in front of some of his peers — specifically, celebrated musician Chris Stapleton.«It's gonna be hard! Stapleton's sitting right in front of me.