Would it shock you that the popular country music sensation Jelly Roll was recently hired with a role in Flint, Michigan? Jelly Roll was sworn in as a deputy with the Community Cares Task Force by Sheriff Christopher Swanson.
In a video, Roll proudly receives his badge, saying, “From convict to deputy.” Sheriff Swanson, who has collaborated with the artist before, emphasized the significance of the role, stating, “This is the real deal. You walk into any facility now; you can tell them you’re a Deputy Sheriff from Genesee County.”
Notably, their partnership goes beyond this recent ceremony. Jelly Roll actively supports the I.G.N.I.T.E. Program at Genesee County Jail, an initiative founded by Sheriff Swanson to assist inmates in obtaining their GED while serving their sentences. Let’s look closer into Jelly Roll’s past and see how he got here!
Jelly Roll’s Journey from Troubled Past to Country Music Star
Jason Bradley DeFord, known as Jelly Roll, has been honest about his rough history with the law. In a 2023 interview with Billboard, the country music star recounted his early legal troubles, revealing that he was arrested at 16 and charged as an adult for aggravated robbery and possession with intent to sell.
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Jelly Roll spent over a year in prison and endured seven years of probation. As a result of his felony conviction, he lost his right to vote and to own firearms. A source notes that Jelly Roll’s criminal record began at age 14, and he was imprisoned over 40 times before managing to break free from the cycle of arrest and addiction.
Thankfully, since his breakthrough in 2020 with the hit single “Save Me,” he has greatly impacted the country music industry. He keeps rising to prominence and earning acclaim in the genre.
More Details About Jelly Roll and His Music Career
In a recent interview, Jelly Roll discussed how his difficult past has profoundly influenced his present self. At the 2023 CMAs, he revealed how his experiences shaped his identity, stating that his past struggles were instrumental in his personal growth.
He expressed that his journey through adversity empowered him and gave him a voice. As you may know, Jelly Roll has always been a drug dealer since his younger years. Still, currently, he is an advocate for the fentanyl crisis in the U.S.
Earlier this year, he appeared before Congress on Capitol Hill at a hearing titled “Stopping the Flow of Fentanyl: Public Awareness and Legislative Solutions.” According to him, he wasn’t defending the use of illegal drugs, noting the “unique paradox” of his history as a drug dealer.
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Jelly Roll is known as a heavily tattooed music star. Regarding his music style, you may ask if he is rock, country, or hip-hop. Well, Roll is a mishmash of musical styles, and he’s on the path to mash all! In 2022, Jelly Roll hit the Billboard mainstream rock chart with “Dead Man Walking,” but by 2022, it crossed over to the country.
Who is Jelly Roll’s wife?
Jelly Roll is married to Alyssa DeFord, a model and entrepreneur. Alyssa DeFord, popularly known as Bunnie XO, hosts the “Dumb Blonde” podcast. The duo met in 2015 when she saw Roll’s performance at the Country Saloon in Las Vegas.
They married at the Little White Wedding Chapel in Vegas the following year. In a 2023 interview, Roll described his wife as “a beacon of change in my life.” Last year, they renewed their wedding vows in Las Vegas.
In the description of her podcast, Alyssa often calls herself “the degenerate love child of Dolly Parton & Dr. Ruth.” On her podcast, she has interviewed celebrities, including Shanna Moakler, and tackled topics such as relationship trauma, dating, and true crime.
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