US EditionJelly Roll doesn't comment on ICE at Grammys. 'I'm a dumb redneck'
Jelly Roll won three Grammys but refrained from political commentary, citing personal struggles and lack of exposure to current events, while others protested immigration policies.
- On Sunday night at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, Jelly Roll won three Grammys and told reporters backstage at the Crypto.com Arena he felt disconnected from politics.
- Having spent time in jail in his mid-20s incarceration, Jelly Roll said his chaotic upbringing and 18 months without a phone shaped his distance from politics.
- Visibly emotional onstage, Jelly Roll teared up, hugged presenter Lainey Wilson, thanked Broken Bow and country radio, credited faith and his wife, and recalled a prison cell with only a bible and radio.
- Amid widespread anti-ICE statements, the ceremony featured artists like Bad Bunny and Shaboozey denouncing ICE and many stars wore 'ICE OUT' pins supporting immigrants.
- He signaled he will address politics next week by saying he plans to speak publicly 'in the next week' and that everyone will hear him loud and clear, reporters backstage at the Grammy Awards said.
14 Articles
14 Articles
The Tennessean
USA TodayJelly Roll doesn't comment on ICE at Grammys. 'I'm a dumb redneck'
The 2026 Grammy Awards were marked by anti‑ICE sentiments and messages of support for immigrants. Jelly Roll offered a different perspective, here's what he said.
‘Disconnected’ Jelly Roll avoids ICE question post-Grammys 2026, dubs himself a ‘dumb redneck’
Jelly Roll had no comment when asked about ICE in a post-Grammys 2026 interview Sunday. The country singer quipped that “people shouldn’t care to hear [his] opinion” about “what’s going on in the country right now.” The songwriter, whose real name is Jason Deford, admitted to being “disconnected” from politics and pointed out that he “didn’t have a phone for 18 months.” Jelly Roll declines to comment on ICE amid growing outcry. pic.twitter.com/…
Jelly Roll Breaks Rank, Doesn’t Criticize ICE At Grammys
Country star Jelly Roll responded to questions about current political controversies by saying he’d prefer to stay out of it — for now.The 41-year-old celeb made the remarks at the 2026 Grammy Awards ceremony, where he took home three trophies.When asked about the topic of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on the red carpet, Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, managed not to answer the question directly. “So I can tell you
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
