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Jelly Roll's Inspiring 183-Pound Weight Loss Journey and Skyrocketing Music Career

Jelly Roll's Inspiring 183-Pound Weight Loss Journey and Skyrocketing Music Career

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Jelly Roll, born Jason Bradley DeFord, continues to ride a wave of career-defining momentum as July 2025 draws to a close. Just days ago, his appearance as a guest host on Jimmy Kimmel Live sent social media into overdrive with fans and critics alike astonished by his new look, the Nashville-born singer having shed an incredible 183 pounds. Comments flooded X and TikTok where the consensus was that Jelly Roll not only looked amazing, but appeared more confident and energized than ever. This dramatic transformation stands as the most visible news story in Jelly Roll’s world right now, especially as images circulated of his new, slimmer presence at a series of public outings and award shows this summer. In a recent interview with People, Jelly Roll described his strict daily workout, clean eating regimen, and set a personal milestone of completing a 15-minute mile, vowing the best is yet to come as he sets his sights on further weight loss and bigger tour ambitions. He attributes much of his ongoing stability to wife Bunnie XO, and news outlets like Us Weekly highlight their steadfast, “us against the world” partnership, featuring emotional acceptance speeches at the CMT Awards and continued mutual support in the media spotlight.

On the business and music front, interest remains high in Beautifully Broken, Jelly Roll’s Billboard 200 number-one album propelled by the single “Liar.” With sustained sales and streams, his cross-genre appeal is positioning him as both a current chart staple and a long-term presence in music. Recent weeks have also seen Jelly Roll in the headlines for his advocacy on fentanyl abuse, testifying before Congress in Washington, D.C., where he received bipartisan praise for his emotional and personal plea for stronger action. This activism is earning him recognition beyond entertainment news, broadening his public profile into social impact.

On social media, clips and posts mentioning Jelly Roll’s weight loss, late-night TV hosting, and congressional testimony continue trending, with thousands of shares and positive engagement. While there have been whispers and speculation about upcoming collaborations and possible new ventures, these remain unconfirmed as of now. Multiple entertainment news sources and fan forums continue to buzz about his continuing reinvention and the powerful combination of vulnerability, charisma, and perseverance he brings to both music and life, cementing his place as one of the truly unique stars of the moment.

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