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Dwayne Johnson and Jelly Roll Meet in Person for First Time After Decade-Long Friendship

The viral Instagram clip highlights music’s power as a bridge between two celebrities through a vintage Nashville postcard

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The Rock met Jelly Roll in person for the first time after nearly 10 years of friendship

Overview

  • The duo shared a joint Instagram video on June 30 showing their first in-person embrace backstage on American Idol where Jelly Roll served as artist in residence.
  • Their friendship traces back to 2017 when Johnson reached out to thank Jelly Roll after his song “Only” helped him through a bout of depression.
  • Johnson gifted Jelly Roll a vintage postcard of the Nashville motel where he lived as a teen, symbolizing their shared roots and personal histories.
  • Jelly Roll is currently touring stadiums with Post Malone and has announced additional solo dates for this summer.
  • Johnson is slated to return to theaters in October 2025 with his new film, The Smashing Machine.