The famous singer Jelly Roll went to jail. This time, not as a prisoner but to visit. On this Thanksgiving, he went back to the jail where he was once locked up. He didn’t go there to perform or for a photoshoot. But to serve Thanksgiving dinner to 300 inmates and staff.
This simple act showed his human side and kept him rooted. Fans absolutely adored it, since Jelly Roll, who spent many years in trouble, went in and out of jail for different crimes. Fans felt proud to see him succeed, serving food to the people he once surrounded himself with.
Jelly Roll provided a holiday meal to 300 inmates and staff on the same site where he was once incarcerated
Fans supported what he’s doing. They said he’s a humble human being. They agreed that his story is about turning a bad past into a promising future.
Jelly Roll now talks about changing his life, from a prisoner to a star. He said that he changed his life because he had a daughter. He realized he didn’t want his child to grow up without a good father, as he did. So, he stopped the destructive cycle.
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He says the world of prison was easier for him to understand than that of a wealthy celebrity. That tells you how real his struggle was! He used to write hundreds of songs by tapping beats on the steel bunk of his cell. He left jail with a bag full of lyrics, believing he would be famous one day.
Jelly Roll keeps going back to these jails to show people that hope is real and there is always room for change. His life proves you can change your story. If you want to see a powerful example of a new start, this is it. Follow him on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram to keep updated on his life.