Country Star Jelly Roll Gives Powerful Testimony on Fentanyl Before Congress
Story by Rachel M. Emmanuel •
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Country music singer-songwriter Jason DeFord, aka Jelly Roll, understands the criminal mindset like a hacker turned white hat.
According to Biography, the 39-year-old from Nashville, Tennessee, who has rapidly risen to fame over the past couple of years, had a difficult early life involving drug addiction and prison time for robbery and intent to distribute.
DeFord turned his life around and found success in music, blending country, rock and hip-hop influences.
He has won major country music awards, including the Country Music Association New Artist of the Year, and was nominated for a Grammy.
On Wednesday, Deford testified before the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, according to The Hill.
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