Media Praise Meets Media Silence: What Jelly Roll Fans Haven’t Been Told?!

Andy Frye

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Jelly Roll is everywhere on TV, at WWE events, and all over country radio, but there’s a clip that’s been quietly circulating showing him using a racial slur. It’s not about a performance, but the fact that no major outlet has picked up the story feels shocking. It feels like media praise and media silence are competing narratives, and one is standing way too loud.

This isn’t a concert clip or chart-topping music video. Instead, it’s a private-angle video captured at the Ghost Ranch with Ryan Upchurch and Adam Calhoun, where Jelly Roll is heard using the N-word repeatedly. The footage dates back to January 2023 and has surfaced across Reddit, TikTok, and YouTube, but it’s never been reported by the mainstream press.

Jelly Roll CAUGHT Saying N-Word on Leaked Audio

People online are reacting. Online users are responding.  Both fans and detractors have viewed it, shared it, made comments about unfair treatment, and questioned why, in contrast to the fervor that followed Morgan Wallen’s incident, nothing official occurred. It has become a talking point on social media, but it feels like the spotlight is being purposefully turned down in the absence of any media coverage.

Let’s switch to a different kind of Jelly Roll moment, one that is out in the open, imaginative, and not secretive. In this recent interview with Brandon Lake, Jelly Roll discusses faith and forgiveness in frank terms. It represents a change from controversy to discussion and reveals a more introspective and intimate side of the artist. 

Jelly Roll Talks Faith Journey with Brandon Lake | The Heart Behind “Hard Fought Hallelujah”

Jelly talks about how his spiritual growth, hardships, and redemption have influenced his music and outlook in this interview. World reacted favorably, appreciating his sincerity and passion. Messages of friendship and hope have been sparked by the video, which shows Jelly Roll as an entertainer and someone going through well-needed personal development. 

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Jelly Roll uses social media and video interviews to share all of his setbacks, victories, and in-between moments. His tale is honest and unvarnished. Check out this playlist to hear a selection of his sincere conversations and performances.

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