Jelly Roll has been facing some hurdles with booking an international tour. In a recent chat with Jon Bon Jovi for Interview magazine, the country star revealed that his legal record has been a roadblock for his team in getting him overseas.
Highlights from the Interview
- Bon Jovi's Question: Bon Jovi asked if Jelly Roll had toured outside the U.S. yet. Jelly Roll responded with, "Not yet. I'm so excited. We're figuring out the final pieces of some legal puzzles for me to get overseas."
- Surprising Twist: Bon Jovi, surprised, asked, "Really?" Jelly Roll confirmed, "Yeah. It's funny, America has finally agreed to let me leave and give me a passport, but some countries won't let me come because of my felonies. We're working on that. I think it's going to work in my favor."
Jelly Roll has been candid about his felony convictions and admitted to being in jail around 40 times, mostly for drug-related charges. On Joe Rogan's podcast last month, he discussed an aggravated robbery charge. "We robbed a couple of guys for some weed," he confessed. "It was a heinous crime, admittedly… It was an armed robbery, we went in there with a gun." He served seven years probation for the crime.
Despite his past, Jelly Roll has been enjoying massive success lately. In April, he performed at the CMT Music Awards and walked away with three trophies, including Video of the Year, Male Video of the Year, and CMT Performance of the Year. His Stagecoach performance was also a highlight, featuring a wild set with a cameo from T-Pain.
Interesting Tidbits
- Hometown Roots: "For the record, I'm a kid from Antioch, Tennessee, whose father never left the southeastern region until he was in his fifties. I still have friends in Antioch who have never left. They've never seen a football game downtown—just watch the Titans on TV every Sunday. I'm like, 'You know the stadium is 18 minutes away, right? We can get a ticket for $10.'"
Earlier this week, Kane Brown confirmed he's releasing a collaboration with Jelly Roll that focuses on mental health. "I have a song with Jelly Roll, so that's really cool," Brown told Entertainment Tonight. "It's talking about depression and, you know, you could have everything in the world, but as long as you don't talk to someone about it, you're still gonna go through those things." He described it as "a very powerful song," adding, "I'm blessed to have Jelly on it because he goes through the same thing."
Jelly Roll has been open throughout his career about his own battle with depression. In 2021, he posted a heartfelt message on Instagram sharing how depression has affected him. "I think the reason I decided to finally post this is because I feel the need to be honest, and also it's my public vow to start being more transparent and hope that maybe you all will help me stay accountable at seeking help and fighting this demon. And maybe someone out there feels the way I do—maybe you can give me some pointers."
It's clear that despite his struggles, Jelly Roll is making waves in the music world and remains committed to being transparent about his journey.
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