Jelly Roll is an American rapper and country singer whose story of resilience is an inspirational tale. Born Jason Bradley DeFord, his troubles with law began at 14 and much of his teenage years were spent behind bars.

He currently resides with his wife, Bunnie XO of Dumb Blonde podcast fame, creating an exciting partnership that blends country charm with digital influence in an unorthodox yet charming love story.

He is married to Bunnie XO

Jelly Roll (real name Jason DeFord), has been married to Bunnie XO since 2016. They have two children together - Bailee (daughter) and Noah (son). Bunnie XO has shown herself a devoted stepmother of both, frequently performing alongside both kids at live shows together as a band. Additionally, she has spoken openly about their relationship as well as the difficulty she is having trying to reestablish contact with Felicia (Bailee's biological mother).

Bunnie XO has found tremendous success through her popular podcast Dumb Blonde. The show boasts over 10 million monthly listeners and features guests ranging from musicians to clairvoyants. Bunnie has also graced various magazines as a model as well as appearing on Playboy TV. Her strong social media presence enables her to regularly update fans with her thoughts and life journey.

Jelly Roll is an established artist who has collaborated with Lil Wyte, Struggle Jennings, Haystak and Tech N9ne among many other acclaimed names. In total he has released 15 studio albums as well as music videos on YouTube; additionally his popular Instagram and Twitter accounts keep his fans informed with behind-the-scenes content regularly. Despite his busy schedule he remains dedicated to his family life taking immense pride in their accomplishments; their journey being an inspiration to many who witness it first hand through his actions - they take immense pleasure in sharing it all!

He is a rapper

Jelly Roll's story of triumphing over obstacles and succeeding in music is truly inspirational. Hailing from Tennessee, his unique outlook on life makes for captivating shows. His past experiences - including multiple imprisonments - taught him how to overcome barriers and follow his passions. Bailee also shares this passion and performs during live shows alongside her father.

His wide variety of musical roots has given the rapper an effective place in country rap scene, while collaborations with other artists has helped expand his reach and revenue stream. Making an appearance at Grand Ole Opry 2021 was a major landmark and being listed on Billboard Emerging Artists chart only increased his earning potential further.

Jelly Roll was passionate about music from an early age, taking up music professionally in his early teens. His stage name came from his mother's nickname for him; and today it covers much of his body with tattoos - even proposing onstage at one concert to Bunnie XO; showing his creative flare and appreciation of the industry.

He has worked alongside artists like Lil Wyte and Struggle Jennings, receiving various awards and nominations. Additionally, Jelly Roll has established multiple sources of income beyond album sales and live performances through merchandise sales and brand endorsements.

He is a country singer

Jason DeFord (aka Jelly Roll) was raised in Nashville's Antioch neighborhood. While his mother struggled with substance abuse and mental health issues, and his father was often absent for long stretches, these hardships gave Jason a deep appreciation of love and stability; ultimately manifesting itself through music.

Jelly Roll started his musical journey as a hip-hop artist before shifting gears and branching out into country rap, an increasingly popular genre. His emotive lyrics have connected deeply with fans. His songs often address themes like addiction, mental illness and relationships - topics which resonate deeply within his listenership. Jelly Roll has proven his resilience over time while making an important impactful contribution back to Nashville, his adopted home city.

He has released over a dozen mixtapes and albums since 2021; Ballads of the Broken on BBR Music Group garnered three CMT Music Awards; his single, Son of a Sinner also garnered recognition from CMT Music Awards. Jelly Roll has collaborated with many artists from different genres; touring extensively around the world alongside her father he shares a daughter named Bailee who shares similar musical passion.

He is a YouTuber

Jelly Roll has developed an intimate bond with his audience and become an inspiration for up-and-coming artists. Overcoming an often challenging upbringing, Jelly Roll turned his hardships into musical masterpieces capturing life's highs and lows through raw lyrics that captured life's experiences as part of his journey. With an inimitable blend of hip-hop and country influences that appealed to fans and critics alike, he won over both fans and critics alike.

Jelly Roll's success has allowed him to diversify his income streams and build his net worth. Alongside music, he has expanded into merchandise sales, social media presence and touring (an average of 150 shows annually) - further diversifying his finances.

Jelly Roll has collaborated with numerous acclaimed rappers and singers throughout his career, such as Lil Wyte, Haystak, Struggle Jennings, Tech N9ne, Ryan Upchurch and others. Additionally, he's made appearances on numerous mixtapes and studio albums like Beautiful Disaster No Filter Goodnight Nashville among many others.

In 2023, Jelly Roll reached a significant milestone when he held onto the number one position on Billboard Emerging Artists chart for 25 weeks and earned three CMT Music Awards with Son of a Sinner, reaching number 31 on country charts early that year. His music continues to inspire people from different genres to rise above obstacles and find purposeful lives through music.