Every five minutes in the United States, someone dies from a drug overdose. There is a seventy-two percent chance that fentanyl is the cause of that death. Jason DeFord, known as the singer Jelly Roll, stood before the U.S. Senate to share these scary facts. He wanted to help pass a new law called the FEND Off Fentanyl Act.
He did not hide his past from the government. He told them he used to be a drug dealer who hurt his own community. Back then, he thought selling drugs did not have any victims. Now he knows better and wants to be part of the solution. He spoke about his daughter, whose mother still struggles with addiction every single day.
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Fans who watched him speak were very moved. One person said that they never thought a man with face tattoos would be the one to talk sense to the Senate. Another viewer wrote that his honesty makes him a true hero for the broken people. People love that he is using his fame to do something that actually matters.
His trip to the Senate was just the start of his new life. He went from wearing handcuffs to walking the halls of Capitol Hill to help others. This change shows that anyone can turn their life around if they try hard enough. He is now winning in his career and his personal health as he continues his journey.
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In a recent video, he celebrated getting three Grammy nominations for his music. He also shared that he is losing weight to run a marathon next year. He even shaved his beard for the first time since he left jail to show his progress. Fans are happy to see him winning awards and getting healthy after such a hard past.
Jelly Roll is a singer who writes about real life and faith. He calls his journey ‘beautifully broken.’ His story gives hope to anyone who feels like they have messed up too many times. Follow Jelly Roll on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. You do not want to miss what this man does next.
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