Jelly Roll
Known for: Acting
Jason DeFord (born December 4, 1984), known professionally as Jelly Roll (sometimes stylized as JellyRoll), is an American singer, rapper, and songwriter known for his collaborations with Lil Wyte, Struggle Jennings, and Tech N9ne. In 2023, he won three CMT Music Awards for the song "Son of a Sinner". Jason DeFord was raised in the Antioch neighborhood of Nashville, Tennessee.
Filmography
Series
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self
2014
Series
The Daily Show
Self
1996
Series
Raw
1993
Series
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Self
2019
Series
Saturday Night Live
Self - Musical Guest
1975
Series
Tulsa King
Jelly Roll
2022
Series
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Self
2022
Series
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Self - Guest
2022
Series
The View
Self
1997
Series
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self
2003
Series
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self - Musical Guest
2003
Series
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self - Guest
2003
Series
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self - Guest Host
2003
Film
GOAT
Grizz (voice)
2026
Series
WWE Friday Night SmackDown
1999
Series
Fire Country
Noah
2022
Series
MTV Video Music Awards
Self
1984
Series
WWE Saturday Night's Main Event
Jelly Roll
1985
Series
American Idol
Self
2018
Series
WWE: Unreal
Self
2025
Series
WWE: Unreal
2025
Series
CMT Music Awards
Self
2002
Series
CMT Music Awards
Self - Performer
2002
Series
Dr Phil LIVE!
Self
2023
Series
Academy of Country Music Awards
Self - Performer
1966
Series
Barmageddon
Self - Contestant
2022
Film
WrestleMania 41: Saturday
Himself
2025
Series
Amazon Music Live
Self
2022
Series
On the Go with Gabe
Self
2024
Series
What's Your Story? With Steph McMahon
Self - Guest
2025
Film
SNL50: The Homecoming Concert
Self
2025
Film
WWE WrestleMania 42 – Saturday
Jelly Roll
2026
Series
Star Search
Self - Panelist
2026
Film
iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2023
Self
2023
Series
What Drives You with John Cena
Self
2025
Film
WWE SummerSlam 2025: Saturday
Jelly Roll
2025
Film
FireAid Benefit Concert
Self
2025
Film
WWE SummerSlam 2024
Jelly Roll
2024
Film
WWE Clash in Paris 2025
Jelly Roll (Crowd Member)
2025
Film
2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Self
2024
Series
What Do You Wanna Talk About? With Cody Rhodes
self
2025
Film
Nate Bargatze's Nashville Christmas
Self
2024
Film
Adam Ray Is Dr. Phil UNLEASHED
Self
2024
Film
WWE SummerSlam 2025: Sunday
Jelly Roll
2025
Film
Jelly Roll: Save Me
Self
2023
Film
CMA Fest 2024
Presenter
2024
Film
Saturday Night's Main Event XL
Jelly Roll
2025
Film
Toby Keith: American Icon
Self
2024
Film
Grace for the World
Self
2025
Series
The Grammys
Self
1959
Film
Live from Detroit: The Concert at Michigan Central
Self
2024
Film
Still Playin' Possum: Music and Memories of George Jones
2023
Film
Rebel Country
Self
2024
Your Ride Is Here
(as Jason DeFord)
The Magnanimous Seven
Film
Reportin’ for Duty: A Tribute to Leslie Jordan
Self
2023
Film
Country Rap: A Documentary
Self
Film
Lynyrd Skynyrd: Celebrating 50 Years Live at the Ryman
Self
2023