Inspired by Southern rappers like Three 6 Mafia, UGK and 8ball & MJG, Jelly Roll started writing rhymes of his own, getting serious about pursuing music after learning that he had a daughter, now age 15.

2020Save Me / Released "Save Me" is a song by American musician Jelly Roll, released on June 25, 2020, as a single from his 2020 studio album Self Medicated. An official remix of the song with American country music singer Lainey Wilson was released on May 12, 2023, as the second single from his album Whitsitt Chapel (2023).

This documentary tells the story of the rise of the musician and Nashville native. A 38-year-old rapper turned country rocker named Jelly Roll is taking the country by storm. Addressing his own struggles with mental health and addiction.

Jason Bradley DeFordJelly Roll / Full name

So severe that there are days he can't get out of bed. It all stems from his obesity. Which makes that nickname a sword with no handles.

Buddy Bolden may have been the first musician to add improvisation to what would eventually become known as jazz, but Jelly Roll Morton is regarded as the first true jazz composer. He was the first to write down his jazz arrangements – and a number of his compositions became jazz staples.

38 years (4 December 1984)Jelly Roll / Age

2005 Jelly Roll's first song “Outro (The Halfway House)” released in 2005.

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He's been creating music for over 20 years - his career began in the mid-2000s with his rap group MFK (Midwest Flo-Krew). Early Life & Career Beginnings Jelly Roll was raised in Nashville and started writing rhymes when he was just 12 years old. As he got older, he started recording and performing around town.

(by extension, US slang) The female genitalia, sexual intercourse, or a lover.

Bunnie DeFord While Bunnie is right there alongside Jelly Roll on his journey to fame, she's also in the spotlight for her own talents. Bunnie DeFord, also known as Bunnie XO, holds a special place in the hearts of many Jelly Roll fans.