Jelly Roll Opens Up About Early Struggles with Addiction

The singer-songwriter reveals he was court-ordered to attend his first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at the age of 14, shaping his journey and music.

Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason Bradley DeFord, attended his first AA meeting as a teenager due to a court order.
The artist credits Alcoholics and Narcotics Anonymous meetings as a source of inspiration for his music, including the song 'I Am Not Okay.'
Jelly Roll has openly discussed his complicated relationship with alcohol and drugs, emphasizing the role these meetings play in his sobriety journey.
He believes attending AA or NA meetings can be beneficial for anyone, regardless of their personal struggles with substance use.
Jelly Roll continues to attend meetings to maintain his sobriety and find inspiration for his songwriting.