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Jelly Roll

musician · singer · guest host

18 stories · latest Sep 6, 2026 · Music, Influencers & TikTok, Celebrity, TV & Film

Jelly Roll biography

Jelly Roll is a Grammy-nominated country and hip-hop musician known for hit songs such as Need a Favor and Son of a Sinner. A prominent figure in modern music, he expanded his mainstream presence by stepping in as a guest host on late-night television.

Recent coverage highlights major developments across his personal life and public career. Following a decade together, he and podcast host Bunnie Xo finalized their divorce after separating earlier in the year. Additionally, reports detail his ongoing fitness journey involving a weight loss of nearly 300 pounds, alongside political controversy stemming from comedic jokes made during his television hosting appearance.

  • Coverage of Jelly Roll centers primarily on the intersection of his music career, high-profile personal changes, and recent media appearances.
  • Reporting highlights intense public reaction to his political jokes while guest-hosting late-night television alongside interest in his weight loss and finalized divorce.

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  1. Bunnie Xo and Jelly Roll Spark Social Media Frenzy Following Finalized Divorce

    Aug 19, 2026

    Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo finalized their divorce following a ten-year relationship and a split in May.

    Bunnie Xo and Jelly Roll Spark Social Media Frenzy Following Finalized Divorce
  2. Jelly Roll Takes Aim at Donald Trump During 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Stint

    Aug 25, 2026

    Jelly Roll took over guest-hosting duties on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and delivered jokes targeting Donald Trump.

    Jelly Roll Takes Aim at Donald Trump During 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Stint
  3. Jelly Roll Jokes He Can Finally See His Penis After 300-Lb Weight Loss

    Aug 25, 2026

    Jelly Roll candidly discussed the personal benefits resulting from his nearly 300-pound weight loss.

    Jelly Roll Jokes He Can Finally See His Penis After 300-Lb Weight Loss
  4. Jelly Roll Fights Back Tears Over Political Labels During ‘Kimmel’ Monologue

    Aug 28, 2026

    Jelly Roll grew emotional during a late-night monologue while addressing public commentary about his political beliefs.

    Jelly Roll Fights Back Tears Over Political Labels During ‘Kimmel’ Monologue
  5. Newsmax Host Erases Jelly Roll’s Songs Live On-Air After Country Star’s Donald Trump Jokes

    Aug 28, 2026

    A cable news host deleted Jelly Roll's music library live on air after the singer invited offended listeners to remove his tracks.

    Newsmax Host Erases Jelly Roll’s Songs Live On-Air After Country Star’s Donald Trump Jokes
  6. Jelly Roll Dropped From Mar-a-Lago Police Charity Bash After Trump Jokes

    Sep 6, 2026

    Jelly Roll was disinvited from performing at a police charity event at Mar-a-Lago following jokes he made about Donald Trump while guest-hosting late-night television.

    Jelly Roll Dropped From Mar-a-Lago Police Charity Bash After Trump Jokes

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Jelly Roll Dropped From Mar-a-Lago Police Charity Bash After Trump Jokes
John Rich Says Jelly Roll Knew Political Talk Could Alienate Half His Country Fans
Bunnie Xo Opens Up About the Devastating Emotional Toll of Her Split From Jelly Roll
Bunnie (pictured above with Jelly) also said she “wasn’t eating” after the split. for The Recording Academy
“I was eating baby food to get by. I lost 20 pounds,” Bunnie shared (Bunnie is seen above with Jelly at the 2026 pre-Grammy Awards Gala). for The Recording Academy
Bunnie (pictured here with Jelly at the 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards) also explained she deled her divorce podcast episode because she wanted to move on.
Bunnie (seen here with Jelly in 2025) added, “I also don’t want to be the freaking poster child for divorce.”
Newsmax Host Erases Jelly Roll’s Songs Live On-Air After Country Star’s Donald Trump Jokes
Newsmax host Carl Higbie holding up smartphone to delete Jelly Roll music
Jelly Roll Fights Back Tears Over Political Labels During ‘Kimmel’ Monologue
Jelly Roll Finally Breaks His Political Silence Months After Grammy Promise
Jelly Roll Banned From Florida Panhandle by GOP Rep Over Trump Joke
Jelly Roll Claps Back at Fox News Host Jesse Watters Over Wild Ozempic Claims
Henry Winkler and Jelly Roll Pay Tribute to Dolly Parton on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'
Jelly Roll Praises Dolly Parton as ‘The Last American That Everyone Liked’ on Kimmel
Jelly Roll Jokes He Can Finally See His Penis After 300-Lb Weight Loss
Jelly Roll Takes Aim at Donald Trump During 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Stint
Jelly Roll Serves Up Unfiltered Weight-Loss Advice to Donald Trump on 'Kimmel'
Jelly Roll Takes Surprising Shots at Donald Trump on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’

Jelly Roll: your questions

Why was Jelly Roll disinvited from the Mar-a-Lago charity gala?

Organizers removed him from the event after jokes he made about Donald Trump during a late-night guest-hosting appearance created controversy among sponsors.

How much weight did Jelly Roll lose?

Jelly Roll lost nearly 300 pounds through changes to his diet, routine, and health habits.

Who was Jelly Roll married to?

Jelly Roll was married to podcast host Bunnie Xo for ten years until their split in May and subsequent divorce decree.

What did Jelly Roll say about Dolly Parton during his late-night hosting stint?

Jelly Roll praised Dolly Parton as the last American that everyone liked and celebrated her musical legacy during his broadcast.

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