Jan 3, 2026 · All Jelly Roll wanted was a pardon for Christmas, which he was granted earlier this month. The rapper/country star has been singing about redemption, so it’s only fitting that he’d be redeemed …

Dec 18, 2025 · Tennessee's governor pardoned country star Jelly Roll on Thursday for his criminal past in the state, acknowledging the Nashville native's long road back from drugs and prison through...

Jun 18, 2024 · Jelly Roll first went to jail when he was 14, and spent the next almost ten years in and out of facilities — he's said he's been arrested around 40 times — for charges relating to drug...

Dec 19, 2025 · Jelly Roll was arrested at age 16 for aggravated assault and was incarcerated for one year before being released with seven years probation. Years later, he was arrested for dealing drugs....

Dec 18, 2025 · Jelly Roll petitioned for a pardon in 2024, pointing to how his convictions had created logistical issues and inconveniences in worldwide touring. He also opened up about the pending …

Apr 24, 2025 · At age 23, Jelly Roll was incarcerated for dealing drugs. He was in prison on May 22, 2008, when he learned from a correctional officer that he had become a father.

Apr 23, 2025 · The Tennessee Board of Parole has recommended a pardon for country music star Jelly Roll.

Apr 23, 2025 · Jelly Roll, one of the top names in country music, should be pardoned for his past robbery and drug possession convictions, the Tennessee Board of Parole unanimously determined …

Apr 23, 2025 · Jelly Roll served a year in prison following the armed robbery conviction and seven years on probation. During Tuesday's hearing, Jelly Roll spoke out about why he wants to pursue the...

Was Jelly Roll ever sentenced to prison? No, Jelly Roll (Jason DeFord) served multiple stints in county jails, primarily Davidson County, Tennessee, but no state prison or federal Bureau of Prisons records …