Jelly Roll Is Focusing on His Health: Inside His Weight Loss Transformation Through the Years

Those who have followed Jelly Roll since his hip hop days know that the country singer has long struggled with his weight. In a 2018 Instagram post, Jelly — whose real name is Jason Bradley DeFord — revealed that in 2015, he weighed more than 500 pounds. The doctor’s scale only reached 500, so he was advised to visit a “meat processor or truck stop” to find out his actual weight.

“It was one of the most embarrassing days of my life,” Jelly recalled.

After a year of health in 2023, Jelly Roll was more committed to his health and fitness journey than ever in 2024. In just three months, he lost “70-something pounds” to kick off the year. Fans have noticed his trimmer figure at events like the 2024 CMT Awards and iHeartRadio Music Awards.