“Songwriting was always my passion, it just came out in the form of rap. When I listen back to my old mixtapes, I was singing the hooks, I just didn't know I was singing. I was afraid I was afraid to open up and sing.”

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.