This article is about the 21st century Nashville-based musician. For the jazz musician of the early 20th century, see Jelly Roll Morton. For other uses, see Jelly roll.
Jelly Roll
Jelly Roll testifying before the U.S. Congress in 2024
Jason Bradley DeFord (born December 4, 1984), known professionally as Jelly Roll (originally stylized as JellyRoll), is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter from Antioch, Tennessee. Beginning his career in 2003, he rose to mainstream prominence following the release of his 2022 singles "Son of a Sinner" and "Need a Favor".