“I think at some point in life, everything in life has let me down. But music was always my constant. Like, when I had nothing else, I had a boombox.”

American rapper, singer, and songwriter

Jelly Roll, born Jason Bradley DeFord, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. Active since 2003, he came to wider attention in 2022 with the release of the singles "Son of a Sinner" and "Need a Favor". He began making music in 2003 and built a career across rap, singing, and songwriting. His rise to mainstream prominence in 2022 centered on those two singles, which brought him a broader audience and marked a new stage in his career.