Jelly Roll recently shared anecdotes from his childhood and teenage years, revealing his troubled past with crime and drugs.
Speaking on The Howard Stern Show, the 39-year-old country music artist admitted to being a poor criminal, particularly recalling multiple arrests related to drug dealing.
During the interview, Stern humorously pointed out Jelly Roll’s numerous arrests, to which the singer acknowledged, “So bad… I was the worst criminal ever.” He recounted a specific incident from his youth when, under the influence of Xanax at just 15 years old, he attempted to flee from police during a traffic stop. Despite his impaired state, Jelly Roll made a comical attempt to run across a field but was quickly apprehended after stumbling just a few steps.
Reflecting on the absurdity of the situation, Jelly Roll described how the police officer took pity on him and decided not to press charges for attempting to escape. The singer’s candid storytelling shed light on his tumultuous past, offering a glimpse into the challenges he faced growing up and the consequences of his reckless behavior.