Jelly Roll Biography: Age, Wife, Net Worth, Children, Songs, Albums, Parents, Wikipedia

Biography

Jason Bradley DeFord (born December 4, 1984), widely recognized by his stage name Jelly Roll, is a renowned American musician whose versatile talents span country singing, rapping, and songwriting. 

Jelly Roll‘s presence in the music industry has delighted audiences worldwide, mainly through hits like Need a Favor and Save Me. Yet, his ascent to fame is far from conventional, characterized by hurdles overcome through sheer perseverance and determination.

Jelly Roll
Wiki Facts & About Data
Full Name:	Jason Bradley DeFord
Stage Name:	Jelly Roll
Born:	4 December 1984 (age 39 years old)
Place of Birth:	Antioch, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Nationality:	American
Education:	Antioch High School
Height:	1.70 m
Parents:	Horace Buddy DeFord, Donna DeFord
Siblings:	Roger DeFord, Scott DeFord, Shelby DeFord
Spouse:	Bunnie XO (m. 2016)
Girlfriend • Partner:	Felicia Beckwith (ex.)
Children:	Baille Ann DeFord, Noah Buddy DeFord
Occupation:	Singer • Songwriter
Net Worth:	$4 million (USD)

Early Life & Education

Jelly Roll, born Jason Bradley DeFord on December 4, 1984, hails from Antioch, Tennessee, USA. His father, Horace Buddy DeFord, managed a wholesale meat business while dabbling in bookmaking, and his mother, Donna DeFord, pursued entrepreneurship. 

Growing up, Jelly Roll navigated a turbulent upbringing in Antioch, a neighborhood renowned for its challenges, situated on the outskirts of Nashville. His familial environment was complex, with his father immersed in gambling activities and his mother grappling with mental health issues and addiction. 

In addition, Jelly Roll has three older half-siblings: brothers Roger DeFord and Scott DeFord and sister Shelby DeFord. Despite these adversities, Jelly Roll persevered through his formative years, although he encountered legal entanglements during his adolescence, including arrests for robbery and drug possession, all amidst his education at Antioch High School.

Career

Jelly Roll burst onto the music scene in the early 2000s with his distinctive blend of Southern-inspired hip-hop. Independently forging his path, he garnered attention by selling mixtapes from his car and collaborating with fellow underground artists such as Lil Wyte. Tracks like Pop Another Pill with T-Rock earned him acclaim, firmly establishing him as a key figure in the gritty, DIY hip-hop landscape.

Transitioning seamlessly into country music, Jelly Roll‘s unique fusion of country, blues, and rap has charmed audiences far and wide. Hailing from rural Tennessee, his raw authenticity and compelling narratives have resonated deeply, catapulting him to mainstream prominence.

Hits like Son of a Sinner and Need a Favor showcased Jelly Roll‘s versatility, blending country twang with rhythmic rap flows. These chart-topping singles propelled him into the national spotlight, garnering multiple CMT Music Awards in 2023, including the coveted Breakthrough Male Video of the Year.

At the 2024 CMT Awards, Jelly Roll‘s skyrocketing career received further validation with multiple nominations, underscoring his significant contributions to country music. His ability to seamlessly merge rap and country has struck a chord with audiences, cementing his status as a rising star in the music industry.

Social Media

• Instagram handle:(@jellyroll615)
• Facebook handle: Jelly Roll 
• Twitter handle: @JellyRoll615 

Personal Life

Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO have been happily married since 2016, and their love story began at one of Jelly Roll‘s concerts in 2015. Following a whirlwind romance, they exchanged vows, and now, they’re navigating the joys and challenges of parenthood together. 

While Bunnie XO isn’t the biological mother of Jelly Roll‘s children from a previous relationship – Baille Ann DeFord and Noah Buddy DeFord – she has embraced her role as a stepmother wholeheartedly and actively involved in their upbringing. The biological mother of Jelly Roll‘s children is Felicia Beckwith.

Beyond their family life, Jelly Roll has been candid about his past struggles with addiction and incarceration, using his platform to shed light on these issues and offer hope to others facing similar battles. Despite his obstacles, Jelly Roll‘s resilience shines through in his music, seamlessly blending country, hip-hop, and rock influences, earning him widespread acclaim and a dedicated fanbase.

Through his honest and vulnerable lyrics, Jelly Roll sparks essential conversations about mental health, addiction, and the complexities of life. His authenticity resonates deeply with listeners, solidifying his place as a true trailblazer in the music industry.

Discography 

• Whitsitt Chapel (2023)
• Ballads of the Broken (2021)
• A Beautiful Disaster (2020)
• Self Medicated (2020)
• Waylon & Willie IV (2020) (collaborative album with Struggle Jennings)
• Crosses and Crossroads (2019) (EP)
• Whiskey Sessions II (2019)
• Goodnight Nashville (2018)
• Waylon & Willie III (2018)
• Addiction Kills (2017)
• Sobriety Sucks (2016)
• Therapeutic Music 5 (2015)
• Biggest Loser (2014)
• Jelly Roll Whiskey, Weed, & Women (2013)
• The Big Sal Story (2012)
• Gamblin on a Whiteboy 4 (2011)

Net Worth

Jelly Roll has accumulated an estimated net worth of around $4 million.