Overview
- On Nov. 20, the singer posted a video on Instagram and YouTube unveiling his beardless face, joking he now looks like a Ninja Turtle.
- He said he first grew the beard to conceal his face when he was obese, tying the shave to his ongoing transformation that began in 2022.
- Jelly Roll grew emotional about his 2026 Grammy nominations, citing faith and gratitude as he highlighted nods for Beautifully Broken, “Amen” with Shaboozey, and “Hard Fought Hallelujah” with Brandon Lake.
- His wife, Bunnie Xo, had teased the shave on Nov. 13, and his daughter Bailee Ann reacted with laughter in his vlog, quipping, “You look like a turtle.”
- He has repeatedly said he avoided GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs and credits exercise and nutrition changes, while peers like Shaboozey playfully urged a return of the beard at the CMA Awards.