Jelly Roll’s son Noah, eight, makes rare red carpet appearance and reveals his favorite of his dad’s songs
As an ardent fan of Jelly Roll, witnessing this heartwarming father-son moment at the Sonic The Hedgehog 3 premiere was an absolute treat! It’s truly inspiring to see how much growth and transformation Jelly has undergone, from his days as a drug dealer to becoming a loving father and husband.
As a devoted admirer, I had the privilege of walking the red carpet alongside my father, Jelly Roll, and his young prodigy, Noah, who is only eight years old, at the Sonic The Hedgehog 3 premiere held in Los Angeles on Tuesday. What an unforgettable experience!
In this touching moment, Dad and his child adopted a heartwarming stance. With Jelly smiling broadly and resting his hands with pride on the son’s shoulders, Noah stood there beaming back at him.
That night, we both donned sleek black bomber jackets, each with a crisp white stripe, completing our all-black ensembles to perfection – a sartorial synchrony that had me buzzing!
In a unique family setup, the 40-year-old hip-hop artist, Jelly, co-parents his son Noah with his ex, Melisa. Despite not having full custody, Jelly maintains a strong and loving connection with his boy.
In the meantime, Jason DeFord, who goes by Jelly, continues to take care of his 16-year-old daughter Bailee, a child from a past relationship.
In the year 2016, he tied the knot with his present spouse, Bunnie XO (also known as Alyssa DeFord). Since then, she has shown nothing but love towards his two kids, fulfilling the role of a caring stepmother.
In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, young Noah shared during a public event with his dad that one of Jelly’s songs holds a special place for him personally.
In Noah’s selection, the song titled “Creature,” released in 2020, sees Jelly vocalizing about a ‘monster lurking under my mattress’ symbolically representing his internal struggles.
The lyrics of the song, found on Jelly’s album A Beautiful Disaster, go: ‘I don’t fear the boogieman; rather, I view him as a friend.’ This line suggests that no external threat is as terrifying as the inner demons one may face. In simpler terms, it means that there isn’t any monster in the world scarier than the one lurking within oneself.
Jelly Roll found himself behind bars due to drug trafficking, but the birth of Bailee marked a significant turning point in his life – a time he described as his “moment on the road to Damascus.
He shared with Billboard, “I’ve never felt compelled by any circumstance in my life to realize I needed to change my path. I need to find a solution to this issue immediately.
Last year, I commented that I’ve stepped into the role of her primary caregiver, but with a touch of humor, I likened myself to a multifaceted figure. I am her decision-maker, advisor, and enforcer, all rolled into one – the judge, jury, and executioner, as they say.
In my role as a lifestyle advisor, I prioritize granting Melisa control over our child Noah’s upbringing while maintaining a strong guardianship over our family’s privacy.
Last year, during his interview with Taste Of Country, he expressed that he prefers not to interfere with what she is creating over there, and he wants to avoid causing her discomfort due to his relationship with someone else. He emphasized the importance of respecting her personal space in this situation.



Last year, the young lad first appeared on Bunnie’s TikTok platform, affectionately informing followers: “Hi, I’m Noah and my preferred color is red.
Shortly after, it was made known that Bunnie had obtained Marisa’s approval for the child to feature in the TikTok video, which Jelly allowed subsequently.
In essence, the conversation revolved around Bunnie and his mom. They discussed a certain matter, and typically, Bunnie joins us during our vacations. He seems to be quite fond of traveling with us, and we always strive to keep things casual around him.
The situation on TikTok arose when my wife said, “I think I’ll reach out to her and ask if I can post,” to which she replied, “Absolutely, go ahead!
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2024-12-18 11:05