Jelly Roll is a famous American rapper, singer, and songwriter. Back in 2003, he became well-known to many people after he released his singles “Need a Favor” and “Son of a Sinner” in 2022. “Son of a Sinner” even won three CMT Music Awards. Also, he was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best New Artist that year.
Where is Jelly Roll from?
Jelly Roll’s real name is Jason Bradley DeFord. He was born on 4 December 1984 in Antioch, Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Jelly Roll’s age is 39 years as of 2023.
Jelly Roll’s father was a meat salesman and worked as a bookie on the side and his mother suffered from mental illness and addiction.
Who is Jelly Roll Wife?
Jelly Roll is a married man. Jelly Roll wife is Alyssa DeFord. She is also known as Bunnie XO. The couple married in 2016 and is still married. Jelly Roll has a daughter (Born in 2008) from a previous relationship. Jelly and Alyssa have a child together.
Jelly Roll career
In 2010, Jelly Roll teamed up with Memphis rapper Lil Wyte for “Pop Another Pill,” which gained over 6.3 million views on YouTube. His Grand Ole Opry debut happened on November 9, 2021. Then, on July 7, 2022, country singer Craig Morgan invited him to join for a performance of “Almost Home” at the Opry.
On May 9, 2022, Jelly Roll hit his first number one on rock radio with “Dead Man Walking”. In January 2023, his debut country single “Son of a Sinner” reached number one on Country radio, written by Jelly Roll, Ernest, and David Ray Stevens.
In February 2023, Jelly Roll made history by spending 25 weeks at number one on Billboard’s Emerging Artists chart. At the 2023 CMT Music Awards, he snagged Male Video of the Year, Male Breakthrough Video of the Year, and Digital-First Performance of the Year for “Son of a Sinner”. His album Whitsitt Chapel, featuring the single “Need a Favor”, dropped on June 2, 2023.
In January 2024, Jelly Roll spoke to the U.S. Congress backing anti-fentanyl laws. He shared his past as a drug distributor, admitting his role in the issue and expressing his desire to be part of the solution.
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