Country singer Jelly Roll, born Jason DeFord, has called out the music industry in a cryptic post on X (formerly Twitter). The artist, known for his hit song “Save Me,” expressed frustration over the industry’s practices, stating, “Learned a lot about how slimy the music business is this week, don’t worry yall know I’m going to expose it soon.” He further emphasized, “This whole thing is smoke and mirrors yall,” referencing rapper Russ, with whom he previously collaborated, saying, “All that sh-t Russ be talking about is REAL!”
Russ, who has gained attention for exposing issues within the music industry, previously claimed that a small group of individuals controls major platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. He also alleged that record labels purchase fake streams to manipulate an artist’s success.
Jelly Roll, who rose to fame in 2021 with his album Ballad of the Broken, has had a tumultuous journey, spending years in and out of prison before finding success in both hip hop and country music. In an earlier interview with Fox News Digital, he credited his faith in God as the driving force behind his career. “I just always had faith that God had a bigger purpose for what I was trying to do,” he said.
Jelly Roll’s recent post has sparked speculation about potential industry revelations, with fans eager to see what the singer might uncover.
