Jelly Roll sends message to MAGA fans threatening to boycott over Trump jokes
Yahoo • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Jelly Roll, the rapper-turned-country star, surprised fans by mocking Donald Trump during his guest-hosting on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, making jokes about the president's weight gain and handling of issues.
- Many were taken aback as Jelly Roll was assumed to be a Republican due to his country music background, but he emphasized that hosting a late-night show involves discussing news and making jokes.
- Jelly Roll highlighted his unconventional background and expressed that people were surprised he had political opinions, joking about his own self-image and past struggles.
- He defended his jokes about Trump by saying any U.S. president should be able to handle humor, and quipped that if people wanted jokes about Kamala Harris, they should have voted for her.
- Responding to backlash, Jelly Roll encouraged critics to stop listening to his music if offended but affirmed he will continue speaking his truth.
