I'm proud of you! 5 years clean..I was lucky enough to get clean right when fentanyl was just starting to really hit the scene bad and it's way worse then the normal H and THAT was hard enough to get clean from. So Good in you for sticking with it and gaining your life back. ❤
I know right? Especially the one guy with his head cocked sideways and his mouth a little open. It definitely looked like they didnt care atall about what he was saying.
Watched all 2 1/2 hrs of it, they did the exact opposite, actually thanked him for using his platform, for telling his story. To much to express in just this one comment actually.
I cannot believe that one of the most beautiful and powerful testimonies I’ve ever heard came from a guy who actually goes by jelly roll. What an amazing man
This moved me to tears. I’m a recovering heroin/meth addict and I was homeless for 2 years and I felt every ounce of that judgement from the world. I don’t know how everyone in that room is not in tears.
@@LaSombraa why would he need to remove the tatts there are part of who he is i think hed make a great public representant even with face tatts i think its time to go past prejudice and choose the best representant no matter what they look like
@@xMsQueenBx I mean I’m sure their good but a lot of Americans surprisingly aren’t into country , especially from the western coastal areas but even here I see lots of country fans and festivals and cowboys lmao.
@@snap4432There’s nothing you can do. They don’t realize their perspective is ultimately flawed, just hyper focusing on some social status idea instead of what’s really going on here.
Jelly roll has always been a damn good person. Everybody has Been threw ups and downs. But only few stand and try to make things better for themselves and everyone else.
@@fafarmsi think it's cause no one really "cares about him" until Bunni , and his fans giving him so much love , so i think he feels a sense of caring and responsibility for us ( i could be wrong but its the vibe i get )
He told everyone because once he was part of the problem then imagine going to jail watching junkies sick n detoxing he feels guilt then losing friends n family members on top of it all his new music hits a lot of people going through hard times and struggles if you ever seen one of his shows you would understand because no matter what direction you look there's people literally crying because there going through something or watching someone they love going through something I've seen it first hand at his shows and that's why it impacts him so deeply
In 40 yrs of watching these hearings, I have NEVER seen a speech this powerful and directly on point 100%! I "Garr-own-tee" yall, Jelly delivered an eye opener to this committee who had no clue what was coming!😮😮
My son was diagnosed with Cancer at 15 years old. Drs put him on OxyContin, Valium, fentanyl patches, the list goes on & on. Drs said he’d be dependent NOT addicted. He died of a fentanyl overdose💔💔💔Thank You Jellyroll, Somebody save me,I’m living in hell💯 Bobby’s Mom Forever💞
I pray that the lord comes to you in many forms and brings peace to your heart, I pray that the lord will bring your family healing, and happiness. Theres a piece of Bobby in every single person he loved and who loved him. Do things in his honor everyday, he will feel your love even from the lords kingdom! God bless
He writes and performs country rap, so Jelly Roll is right at home delivering a message in the spotlight. His life up to now lead straight to this gig, and he was ready. 👍
Jason has earned all my respect for doing this. My dad passed from fentanyl on March 18th, 2020. I was 19, for 17 and a half years of my life he was not a drug addict and he was the best dad i could ever ask for. He was my best friend and now he’s gone because of fentanyl and shitty people. Godbless jelly roll.
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss, I hope you're healing and doing well. It blows my mind that in just two years lives can be turned upside-down and ruined by this terrible plague of drug addiction. Live on in your father's memory and do him proud.
Brother, My dad passed away from Fentanyl as well Oct 23rd 2018 I was 19 to…its the most fucked up thing in the world he was clean for 40 years and when he was at his lowest hes demons came back to hunt him. Its fucked up because i would see him do it but he never wanted me to know so I acted like I didnt. biggest regret Wish I couldv’e been honest with him in those moments. This testimony was amazing to me Its an extreme problem in almost every house hold in America and people are starting to get addicted younger and younger, JellyRoll is speaking for niggas like me who couldnt make an impact and I love and respect him more than anything for it
@@Sunshine-is_here_to_stay how can you not?? He has been there and seen it just like hundreds of millions of us have around the world. He hit the nail on the head.
Never judge a book by its cover, very well spoken and delivered. Much respect for "jelly roll" Straight talk is what our world needs in all aspects of life..!!
My son died from an accidental overdose on Fentanyl 8 months ago, he is 20 years old and my heart feels empty without my child. Thankyou for speaking out Jelly Roll. I look for things to be grateful for everyday to find peace. I’m grateful for this speech
Thank you Jelly Roll for speaking for speaking for the on those who are suffering with addiction or family members/friends who have loved ones that are suffering. You’re truly an amazing motivational speaker who is speaking words of the truth. Keep doing the good work that you are doing we NEED more people like you out there fighting for us!
@@Nate-bn5kk Then you realize more people take him seriously than most people without those tattoos. I could say the cliche "you can't judge a book" line, but it's better to suggest you progress. People take different walks of life, and end up with their own experiences. Sometimes those that we judge, have experienced more, and learned more from it.
Fentanyl is coming through the open border people. We had a president that wanted a secure border. For some reason you guys voted him out. If you agree with Jelly Rolls testimony there should be no reason why you should vote blue. We need to start putting Americans first.
Well articulated? Definitely. Meaningful? Definitely not. Jelly rolls collective content is literally pro addiction. Talking about how sad it is for his ex yet he makes music that glorifies and exploits addiction on a national level…? Yeah he seems so sad about it. I’ve lost family and friends to addiction as well, and there’s no amount of money that I would accept to make album’s glorifying the same addictions…it’s called selling your soul and causing gods children to stumble and if he’s so smart then he’s knowingly come to that crossroad and decided which path to take.
@1rko542 Who are you to decide what is meaningful and what isn’t? If you think that talking about addiction is the same as glorifying it or exploiting it, you are part of the overall problem because sweeping it under the rug and forgetting about it is not going to get us out of this mess that we are in. You can choose a different path but that doesn’t mean you completely erase and forget about the destructive one that you were initially on. That’s not how it works and that’s certainly not how “God’s children” are going to make it out of all this alive. We are losing lives every 11 minutes so I think it’s time that somebody start talking and start talking LOUDLY. Thank you Jelly Roll!
The Kingdom of God is at Hand John 3:16 King James Version 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
I lost my dad to an overdose just 2 days ago. It's still a shock to the entire family as we're preparing for funeral expenses. Time is an illusion. You think you have it but you don't. If you're reading this and you know someone struggling, please reach out to them. No matter how good they may look on the outside you never know how they're doing on the inside.
he is so well spoken. his words said everything. as a former addict, this truly resonated with me. i'm glad he is using his platform for bringing this awareness and enacting change. i have never listened to this guy's music a day in my life but everything i see about him is wonderful, he seems like a lovely, level-minded, intelligent, and kind man.
You either are, or you are not an addict. There is no such thing as an former addict. Being sober does not rid you of the disease unfortunately. Speaking from experience.
@@justinpitzer1020 so what does rid you of the disease? I'm asking because there is a such thing as being completely healed. Can the the word "former" mean, I've been there done that and now I don't do those things anymore, therefore I am healed?
@@onboardnow2020honestly I’ve been in and out of recovery too. I think it’s honestly a personal thing from person to person. But that guy that said there’s no such thing. Sounds like one of those guys/asshole’s in AA that it’s his way or the highway and he’s right about everything…if y’all been in programs y’all know the type
So sorry for your loss, I know how it feels. I actually lost my sister in 2021 as well, she was 30 years old. My father found her and then he started pain pills to cope with the PTSD... he's doing better now, but what a vicious cycle. So glad Jelly Roll could bring a voice to those who cannot speak now. Beautiful.
My sister did opiates seldomly after she got better, but thought she was taking and oxy... it was 03/20/21. She hadn't made it to 30. She left a baby boy alone, bc she had lost the husband/father to baby a year prior
What a BEAUTIFULLY ARTICULATED speech!! There’s people in this world that I’ll never have the opportunity to meet, yet can tell their purity in heart. This is one of the people, God Bless you JellyRoll.🙏
I knew a senior kid who died of Fentanyl laced marijuana, even in a sleepy little small town, we feel the effects of this epidemic, thank you Jelly Roll.
@It’s really not, drug addicts don’t just wake up one day and decide they will become a drug addict, the real biggest problem currently is illegal drugs being laced, simply because they are unregulated and it’s only the drug designers who have discretion over gets made and sold
As a nurse of 32 years who has been fighting this on the frontline, I commend him for speaking out and advocating for those at risk individuals. Keep working Jelly Roll!
Recently retired paramedic here... Thank you for your service! I cant even begin to imagine how much Narcan I have administered in my career. But I can count on fingers and toes the times I needed to give Fentanyl or Morphine. The drug companies created a problem that is equivalent to mass murder. The drug dealers have stepped in and are continuing this genocide.
How can you not love this man!?! This is the best said and most accurate speech that I have ever heard on the epidemic. Every point was well laid out and passionate. Every word was fact. Thank you Jelly Roll for making the still sick and suffering heard and spoken for.
@@ElricBrightsoul and you're probably wayy less of a smartass than you think if you actually claim to measure maturity by that kind of statement, whilst having a fckin toddler dino comic for pfp 🤣🤣 gtfo clown 🤡
I am not a jelly roll fan. I don't think I've ever heard a song by jelly roll. But this is one of the best and most honest speeches we have had in a while. I am now a fan of his advocacy for wanting to be part of the solution instead of being part of the problem. He's having an honest conversation about his own experiences both being part of the problem and losing people. I agree wholeheartedly that he is the perfect person to speak about this.
If you are bored for 3 minutes. Just Google " Jelly Roll most popular songs. " He looks like he should be in a death metal band...... Listen to his song "Save me." His voice and musical style with his words should shock you.
I lost my baby brother to drugs in 1997 and my sister to an accidental overdose in 1999. My Mama never got over it and she died in 2002. Thank you for speaking out with a voice that needs to be heard on a subject that hits us all. God bless you Jason DeFord!
You continue living strong and be strong, you're a testament of human perseverance. Be right and continue to hold your own, you already have since the early 2000s, keep being that shinning beacon of hope God made out of you. You're a gift in this was war, not a victim of victims.
I know how you are feeling we too lost my nephew six years ago and my sister is not doing well with the loss of her son she now is in a hospital for she is on suicidal watch so it doesn't matter how long someone has passed the pain in my sister is devastating the whole family especially her other children sad situations so I say anyone doing drugs or anything else please and I know it's hard please think family friends and especially your mother!! Have a good day and sorry for your loss of loved ones ❤❤jelly right got us telling our stories hats off to Jelly Roll (he should run for president)😂😂🫂🫂🙏🙏
When he talked about the day he’d have to tell his daughter she lost her mother damn near almost made me cry. People that don’t know Jason only see what he looks like but not the truth and heart he speaks
This man has come so far i lov E his music and to listen to his words on drugs has brought tears to my eyes,.God bless him and has put him here for a reason.
“Because it’s 190 drug addicts, we don’t feel that way.” Got me right in the gut. I used to work with people with SUD, and it’s truly heartbreaking to hear their stories and backgrounds, mostly related to abusive backgrounds. Addiction is a disease, it’s not because people are “weak.” Edit:// Yall, addiction of all kinda runs in my family, as well as having personal experience. My father is a crippling alcoholic and I’ve been through the wringer. Every expert tells me that these afflictions are a disease. You are not weak if you are an addict.
i am a former addict and that line really got me. it couldn't be described any better and really makes people confront their lack of empathy for addicts. we are human beings.
Formerly addicted to /smoking/ percs. Quit cold turkey then got on methadone, then dropped by 10mg a week. (Average is only 2.) therapist was called to ask me if I’m self sabotaging or suicidal; I let it be known I feel the withdrawals. I wake up suffering. Screaming in pain. Then I get my medicine and it does enough to barely take the pain away. But I’m going to continue doing it because I refuse to be an addict. I was addicted for 4 months. Smoking $80 worth of pills a day (which actually isn’t that much) I was on methadone for 3 months; before becoming addiction free. My point? It is 100% because you’re weak. I’m not saying you’re not CAPABLE. I am saying you’re giving yourself EXCUSES. I would wake up throwing my guts up, sweating and sh**ting myself without having a fix. I wouldn’t be able to move or function. I would cry actual tears from the pain. And I still prevailed. Addiction is a mindset. It’s a mentality. And you giving yourself a reason to slack makes you weak. Because I dealt with ALL of this; while being HOMELESS. Sleeping on concrete. In bushes. No friends. No family. No support. Other than my own WILL to overcome. So I’m living proof that addiction isn’t impossible to overcome; despite ANY reason you give yourself. And that you not being able to overcome is because you’re not strong. Not saying you can’t BECOME strong; but as of this moment you are NOT. You are weak. And you allow yourself to continue being weak by telling yourself “it’s a sickness” rather than admitting you’re unable to handle what’s required for you to become better.
I'm a former addict, and addiction is not a disease. It's difficult to contend with, sure. It's less easily reversed than some actual diseases, but it is not a disease. Calling it a disease so adamantly only serves to remove a nebulous amount of personal responsibility from the person it controls; and, as a psychologist, I can tell you that no progress is made without personal accountability. Blaming everything on exterior factors or scapegoating a pretend disease will not allow the patient to grow and form good habits and become well adjusted. Scapegoating will only serve to enable them to varying degrees. Sure, some people recover even with the mentality that addiction is a disease, but only in spite of such an attitude: not because of it.
@mavisrecon7948 literally the reason im sober isnt because of my years of therapy, its because i wanted to make the change. Thanks for educating fools who call it a disease.
I don’t normally ever leave/make comments… however… THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST PUBLIC SPEAKING MOMENTS I have ever seen/heard! Jelly Roll, I honestly believe that a “Great American Politician” is someone like you… like us! The type of person that has overcame their adversities with TRIUMPH and turned their lives into more than just success. You actually utilize your platform in the correct manner; which makes you MUCH BETTER than a politician… A Revolutionary Activist! Thank you for existing, brother!
What is he suggesting they do to help put an end to this? Isn't the bulk of this problem coming from the cartels throwing fentanyl in just about every thing they send over here now? Off topic I know, but personally, I think the good people of Mexico need to rise up and fight back against those cartels to take their country back. Supposedly they're now killing people's familiy members that don't pay their "protection fees". I don't know what the answer is, just wondering if anyone knew what they're hoping to get done?
She was much more than a drug addict. I believe she is sending you her ❤ and wants you to live your best life. Carry her with you in all you do. I am so sorry for your liss. Beautiful Sister. ❤
I have been sober for almost 3 years. this man not only threw his music but with his words have changed my life. gives me hope for this world to wake up amd change
Congratulations on 3 years! And your so right about Jelly Roll, everything he said was true words 100%….so many lives are lost everyday…I just pray that the panel of those people took him seriously and with heart ….
I've been following Jelly Roll for a while now, but my respect for him has gone through the roof with this testimony. He mentions he used to be part of the problem but now wants to be part of the solution. The remorse he feels is genuine, and he wants to make a difference in memory of those affected by addiction. An inspiring individual.
@@SalvadorSanchez-hq9hn Homie, there is over a thousand established religions on this planet, most of which do not subscribe to your god. Your awful attempt at proselytizing only pushes people further away from your beliefs.
Jelly roll you are a man for the people for sure!! I truly love and respect everything you have said although some of this committee by the looks of their face they do what they do best most of the time and that's judge a book by its cover, it's what I can't stand with a lot of the world today! Thank you for this jelly roll, You are truly one of a kind!!💯
I have NEVER, once, in my life, commented on a UA-cam video but, Cheers to you, Jelly Roll. That was a great gesture. Well written, well rehearsed and selfless. As you stated, with your past and not having the privilage of casting your vote, you stood before them and spoke with conviction on something that means a great deal to you. Well done, sir!
This multi-time felon,tattooed clown will have no impact. If you like this it’s bc you can’t think for yourself and have a low IQ coupled with a lack of life accomplishments and an embarrassing bank account. He’s saying nothing new, just regurgitating facts someone gave him. It will change nothing.
Right? Its so refreshing to follow an artist who really and truly is an amazing soul on this planet. no ill intent within him. Imagine his inner strength. To leave a life of addiction and dealing especially these days and come out 1, a functioning human and 2, Carry as much light as you did before life dragged you down, Its a lot. Its too easy to get high and live in another world. He actively fights against it still to this day. Amazing. That's power.
A Sinner and a Saint, speaking with more purpose and emotion than 99% of politicians. This man has really found his calling. Transformed into one the most amazing musicians on the planet, now absolutely smashing a polical speech. This is amazing, we need more REAL people in politics.
Wow. As a child of a parent who struggled heavily with overall drug addiction this was extremely moving and well said I think people don’t fully understand how big the web of addiction is deeply rooted in our society and systems we have in place I think this video really addresses the root and dangers of addiction in our commmunities in an eye opening manor
did he though, as we've seen the history on the war on drugs as there will be something even deadlier taking it's place like we've seen with the crack/heroine epidemic
What a straight forward and a heart touching message. I don't really know Jelly Roll, but now you've gained a listener a fan and you really knocked the door on each person who listened to this awakening message.
7 years clean is a huge accomplishment. I hope you are proud of yourself because that is such a hard cycle to break, but you did it. I hope you've heard this from others as well, but I'm damn proud of you man.
This is an amazing speech and I am very thankful for it, but if it is the most amazing speech you have ever heard, I would encourage you to listen to more speeches. There are some that make this wonderful speech look like a high school paper. When people are passionate and motivated they can give some wonderful speeches.
Between this testimony and his I’m Not Okay song, I don’t know which I love more. I have a son who’s 19 that battles addiction. My husband has been sober for 9 years ( before I met him). Praying that anyone battling this terrible disease finds help and overcomes their struggles.
I hope your son is able to get clean. I struggled for years, well over 15 years with addiction and have over 2.5 years clean now. He can do it when he's finally ready. It never worked for me when I tried getting clean for others.
Such great respect for this man. Pulled himself from the gutter. Shared his pain and experience through his music. And here he is fighting to change his community. Utmost respect Jelly!
This multi-time felon,tattooed clown will have no impact. If you like this it’s bc you can’t think for yourself and have a low IQ coupled with a lack of life accomplishments and an embarrassing bank account. He’s saying nothing new, just regurgitating facts someone gave him. It will change nothing.
that was simply amazing, im genuinely speachless right now because the amount of passion he had and the way he is with words is what made those officials surprised
@@barryallen3555 I didn't ignore the signs. Tried to get him to go to rehab. When I called him out he cut me off. As for his mother I can not answer that.
Ngl people not caring makes me want to just OD on meth but maybe they may care, just don't show it. In my life currently it feels and seems so lonely and I can't stand it anymore.
It was wild. I have never heard anything this powerful. I've been struggling with alcohol for a while. Tomorrow I'm going in on my own to get clean. Be well, you're never ever alone.
@jayrod7389 that's awesome. We really should support one another like this regardless . Thank you for your kind words. We all got this if we got one another.
@jayrod7389 I understand that well too. There are different struggles for everyone but the struggle remains the same just different essence. We spend way to much time not understanding and putting others down for their issues. I see it everywhere. I recently made a friend with Schizophrenia. I find people like this very unique and special with hearts that need care. Anyway Their family treats them bad. This person has nobody. I really do not believe their family understands their condition or they are either very stressed. I won't give up on them because I see their potential. We need to support one another and be positive. I can not stand when people put others down for issues they have no idea about. Support and care are what we need as a society. True compassion and empathy without politics
My mom passed away from an overdose when I was 17. Still feels like yesterday.. I’ve never imagined that amount of pain and heartbreak. Thank you so much Jelly, this couldn’t have been worded better. I love you all
@RepentandbelieveinJesusChrist_ stop spreading your cat in the hat book, praying does nothing. Pray for a cut to heal for example. It's just a book bro. No need to spread the word about cat in the hat.
Terrible excuse for a “ mother “ if she’s using that crap while a parent, don’t care your reasoning for it I was an addict at one point too it’s pathetic, I never would’ve brought a kid in this world if I couldn’t even care for myself. Sorry for your loss none the less but it was likely for the best.
I'll admit his message was pretty good. Otherwise nothing moving compared to the many others saying essentially the same thing. This issue is rooted into the core of the government itself.
As a recovering alcoholic (4 years), this speech made me cry. Addiction is nearly impossible to overcome. Recovery is a life-long battle and I weep for those stuck in the vicious cycle of addiction.
Can you tell me how your alcoholism started and what your thoughts were at the time? How much were you driking in the beginning and did you think you would become am alcoholic?
The person I almost lost to a fentanyl overdose was me. 10 years later, this message is even more important. My heart breaks for everyone struggling and anyone who had lost someone to this epidemic.
amen im right there with ya, such a powerful speech he gave. ex addict of the majority of my younger days but i've been clean at least a decade, and have lost almost every single one of my friends in highschool
My brother died of an overdose last year.... I always felt like there was nothing I could have done to help him. Thank you Jelly Roll for having the voice for those of us who are screaming in silence ❤
The Kingdom of God is at Hand John 3:16 King James Version 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Incentivizing drug addiction isn't the answer by any means.... Jelly is wrong... We need our border closed and secure and illegal drug flow will stop DRAMATICALLY. Making "safe spaces" for junkies to get high and opening Suboxone/methadone clinics is NOT the answer. I'll tell you that from experience so listen to me dammit.
I lost my youngest cousin at age 20 to a fentanyl overdose in September of 2022. I started listening to Jelly Roll last year after my mom suggested his music, after my sister and I along with our spouses sent her and her boyfriend to see him in concert for Mother's Day. I could see why she was such a big fan and I am now too, and it was heartwarming to see him speak about this issue that's now touched my own family. He speaks with passion and real knowledge of this epidemic and I can see those listening truly felt his words and resonated with his story. God bless Jelly Roll for using his experience and his platform to speak up about the fentanyl crisis.
Wow, that was incredibly moving. Definitely pulled a tear or two out of me. Well said. As someone who has struggled with substance abuse most of his adult life, it's good to hear these words.
Brought a tear out of me as well. And I too struggle with substance abuse, it's been a war within me. Keep fighting the good fight. We aren't alone in this.
Bravo. Canadian here whose son died of a fentanyl OD. What happens in the US affects policy here so please listen to those closest to this tragedy and pass the necessary legislation to save lives.
The father of my daughters died last October due to a fentanyl overdose he was in a coma for 4 days before he passed it was only his 2nd time doing the drug. A lot of people need to understand how absolutely dangerous this substance is. I appreciate Jelly bringing this to light.❤
Can you fill me in please? I thought he said he was a dealer not an addict. And, that his kid's mom was an addict. So was he a dealer and an addict himself? Is that what you are saying? I'm really curious now as you are the second person that said something similar. Thanks
i dont listen to his music but this man showed a side of him thats extremely relatable, we recover but some of us never got the chance. rip to all my friends and family as well as everyone elses loved ones. rest easy we’ll see yall soon
His music is powerful, this guy has turned his life around, found God, and is sharing that through his music in hopes of inspiring others to do the same. But a lot of music encourages the opposite, and that's across all genres. Modern rock encourages self harm, self pity, hate towards specific groups of people. Country music encourages binge drinking, drunk driving, self-justified murder. Hip-hop encourages drug use, gang violence, domestic abuse. Pop encourages sexualization of youth, excessive greed and lust, and gluttony. A lot of people don't just not believe in God, they believe God doesn't exist. These people who completely deny the potential existence of God live in much more sin than those who do believe, or those who think God might exist. Music that encourages sin is popular because we all sin, sin is tempting, and without God and any possibility of your sin being objectively evil, why not just embrace the sin since it feels so good in the moment? I struggle with this too... I think that's why Jelly is a little bit back-shelf despite being popular. He goes against the status-quo of the record labels in our hyper capitalist society, sin can make capitalism thrive, and talking about God and turning your life around doesnt necessary help the coprorate machine that this nation has become... It's tough because even mentioning God offends so many people, which is just wild because he loves us all.
This person just won my hard to earn respect! I appreciate the fact that he acknowledged he was once a drug dealer and said he was once a part of the problem and he changed his ways to try and be a part of the solution. Now he is using his new gained power to do something positive. Not like all these other Stars that all they care about is money, trafficking and drugging people for their own pleasure.. Where are the Carters, JLo, Puff, Kanye etc.? All these stars that have had even more power all these years even more opportunities to try and make a change. Hell I even saw some of them in the white house. Never had I heard them do something like this all they care about is money, fame and position. Seldom do you see them use their power for positive change. He's not just ranting. I like his concreteness in the delivery of his message. Good for you man.. You were born to do this!
As an addict in recovery, over 12 years clean now, I have no words to properly express my gratitude for someone like JellyRoll to speak on the topic of addiction and the fentanyl overdose epidemic going on. I am also a community and economic development specialist for a large not for profit agency and I work almost daily with the men and women that struggle with the affects of not only poverty but addiction and mental health. This is a growing and heartbreaking problem but also one that is complex and requires unique solutions. Bringing awareness to these issues and inspiring others to help in the fight is something that is desperately needed. New eyes and minds on the problem brings fresh insights and ideas, one of which may be the solution to help make the progress we so badly need. Even though I know it's unlikely JellyRoll will see this, but I still feel it needs to be said, thank you sir for stepping up and speaking out.
Thank you for what you do. Keep shouting from the mountain tops the help people need & the problem this is as most politicians live in a cocoon and have lost touch with reality.
Well, please vote for Republican. So we can close these borders and keep drugs out of are addicts hands. And yes i'm a heroin recovering addict. We can't vote for democrats
Say nope to dope! and think before you drink! c'mon sing a long kids, SAY NOPE TO DOPE! AND THINK BEFORE YOU DRINK! (This message is brought to you by Concerned Children Advertisers).
As a recovering addict myself we have to Vote to keep the borders closed. We know as recovering addicts. The cartels are using the people to ship their drugs through. We need to close it down no matter what. Or more of us will die
I refuse to take a moralistic message from someone that took advantage of people to financially make gains off the people he now tries to protect. Addiction can be stopped by educating people to say no in the first place. It needs to end before it begins, not after. We as society need to stop glorifying drugs and crime. Its pretty simple. While big corporations have taken advantage of people, the military has taken advantage of people, we can end the cycle here and now. There are better laws and understanding of drug use. There is no excuse for recreational drug use - it has consequences and people today who willingly and knowing decide to roll the dice on street drugs need to be held accountable for their own actions. If you take illicit drugs, you are choosing to roll the dice on addiction.
Preach! I flet this deeply. My entire family struggled. Majority due to accidents and dr. Over prescribing. I watched my mother struggle my entire life, while I raised my little brother and sister. But she was such a beautiful soul. Anyone who had a chance to meet her would definitely agree. After 25 years of battle we lost her. And my baby sister at 16 had to be the one to find her. The experiences we went through made us who we are today. Thank you, Jelly Roll, for using your voice for those who didn't/dont have a chance.
As a recovering addict and someone who has lost A husband, cousin and several friends, too many to count, I’m am grateful for him for trying to save people from this horrible drug. And help others who need it before it is too late. Thank you Jelly Roll ❤
This multi-time felon,tattooed clown will have no impact. If you like this it’s bc you can’t think for yourself and have a low IQ coupled with a lack of life accomplishments and an embarrassing bank account. He’s saying nothing new, just regurgitating facts someone gave him. It will change nothing.
Unfortunately it's being flooded into the streets by the government. Just like crack. They have been doing this since they started bringing heroin back in body bags in Vietnam
@realhebplus1871 yes there are a few ways to get an OD victim breathing again. Narcan, which reverses the effects of opioids, is the most common. I have OD on fentanyl 7 times and am only here because of narcan.
Beautifully said, brother Jelly. I’ve been following Jelly’s career since 2010. Its been amazing, watching him evolve into a better human being, that speaks truth, and tries to help everyone around him. I’ve lost more than a few friends to Fentanyl & O.D’s. And people that committed suicide, due to being stuck in that cycle. Really glad to see Jelly getting out there, and speaking on this.
This multi-time felon,tattooed clown will have no impact. If you like this it’s bc you can’t think for yourself and have a low IQ coupled with a lack of life accomplishments and an embarrassing bank account. He’s saying nothing new, just regurgitating facts someone gave him. It will change nothing.
You can tell how passionate he is about this speech as he rarely glances at the speech he wrote on paper. He is truly incredible for all he has done and accomplished. A forever fan!
I am a recovering drug addict who has been clean for 10 years. I have listened to JELLY ROLLs music throughout my whole sobriety because i can relate. This literally brought a tear to my eye.... Genuine man.
@@catdaddy2643But not everyone is saying no to something they have a chemical dependence on which is literally manufactured to be excruciating to stop taking.
@catdaddy2643 ~ sadly with this class of drugs ~ that is definitely not the case. There are also those with genetic predisposition to addiction. One accident, need for pain meds, and suddenly the drugs hook has been set. Blessed are those who have not had to watch a loved one suffer and fight. ✌️🙏✌️
The Kingdom of God is at Hand John 3:16 King James Version 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Dang. This was incredible. Brought me to tears. I had a brother who fought drug addiction until the day it took his life. He tried many times but the power of drugs was stronger than he could be. Much respect for anyone who works to get out of the life of drugs and try to make a better life for themselves and their family. It's probably one of the hardest things ever to walk away from drug addiction.
It is the strongest damn thing on this planet, beyond religion, family, friends, and anything else! For someone who has never experienced it they will never understand! God bless you brother, and I hope you find solace in music, family, and friends!
As someone who is recovering from a fentanyl addiction, with 227 days clean today, I can say this moved me to tears.
Thank you, Jellyroll.
God bless
Congrats to you on your sobriety! Keep on kicking butt!
I'm proud of you! 5 years clean..I was lucky enough to get clean right when fentanyl was just starting to really hit the scene bad and it's way worse then the normal H and THAT was hard enough to get clean from. So Good in you for sticking with it and gaining your life back. ❤
You’re doing it. Right on. ☮️
One day at a time! 🙌💟
They looking at him like hes crazy but he speaks nothing but truth...👏🏾
I know right? Especially the one guy with his head cocked sideways and his mouth a little open. It definitely looked like they didnt care atall about what he was saying.
it was shock and care I think, I do not believe it was a dismissive tone
Watched all 2 1/2 hrs of it, they did the exact opposite, actually thanked him for using his platform, for telling his story. To much to express in just this one comment actually.
Last time I saw a video of this idiot he was so fucked up he couldn't even talk. Dude has his own medical team to try and keep him from ODing. 😂
There was one old hat on the left side in the middle of his speech looking like he was affected by this probably a family member.
I cannot believe that one of the most beautiful and powerful testimonies I’ve ever heard came from a guy who actually goes by jelly roll. What an amazing man
Check out . . . . . .
'Save Me' song all the world be like faked Spear-shaker wrote, or was it Francis Bacon.........
Regards good one & all
On top of that, a rapper who has face tats
Legitimate proof that we aren’t in the darkest timeline
@user-gz1kv1us8rHis wife is sitting behind him, supporting him.
The left wants fetanyl to be legalized
This moved me to tears. I’m a recovering heroin/meth addict and I was homeless for 2 years and I felt every ounce of that judgement from the world. I don’t know how everyone in that room is not in tears.
I'm so proud of you. Keep fighting. ❤❤❤❤🥹
Im 36 days off f3nty
He may have found his calling as a musician but his true calling should be motivational speaker, he is so articulate.
Bro could end up removing those face tattoos and become a senator in the future lol
@@LaSombraa why would he need to remove the tatts there are part of who he is i think hed make a great public representant even with face tatts i think its time to go past prejudice and choose the best representant no matter what they look like
Dude what do u think a true musician is? Those people are motivational speakers that just have a different title
I agree...
@@fenrirdakota cuz congress wouldnt care for it. i dont think any of us care personally considering the person he clearly is in reality.
I'm not a fan of his music, but man, can he talk. Brilliant speaker. I wish I could be that articulate.
Have you listened to Save Me? Or She? Might change your mind on his music
@@xMsQueenBx boring.
@@xMsQueenBx I mean I’m sure their good but a lot of Americans surprisingly aren’t into country , especially from the western coastal areas but even here I see lots of country fans and festivals and cowboys lmao.
Same not a big country music guy but damn is he a good person
@@xxedgecumberveggietaleslma9874 theres cowboys everywhere, urbanization is a virus that has kinda caused this drug addiction issue.
He has certainly gained my respect. What a powerful testimony.
He's a sellout so he has to think his opinions matter and get into politics for public controversy. All part of the game
@@NIIKKOBraylonterrible take. How do I know? You spoke from your mind while he spoke from his heart. (Aka. Ego vs humility)
@@snap4432There’s nothing you can do. They don’t realize their perspective is ultimately flawed, just hyper focusing on some social status idea instead of what’s really going on here.
I agree! He has my respect too
Jelly roll has always been a damn good person. Everybody has Been threw ups and downs. But only few stand and try to make things better for themselves and everyone else.
Wow! He spoke so well. Total respect for you Jelly Roll. Arohanui (much love) from Aotearoa NZ
That is a man who genuinely loves his community deeply. Thank you jellyroll for speaking for us
He really does care about people
@@fafarmsi think it's cause no one really "cares about him" until Bunni , and his fans giving him so much love , so i think he feels a sense of caring and responsibility for us ( i could be wrong but its the vibe i get )
@@ssourrgummiez however he gets there I'm here for it
@@ssourrgummiez I think it's because he knows what it like to be treated badly so he doesn't want to make others feel that way
He told everyone because once he was part of the problem then imagine going to jail watching junkies sick n detoxing he feels guilt then losing friends n family members on top of it all his new music hits a lot of people going through hard times and struggles if you ever seen one of his shows you would understand because no matter what direction you look there's people literally crying because there going through something or watching someone they love going through something I've seen it first hand at his shows and that's why it impacts him so deeply
In 40 yrs of watching these hearings, I have NEVER seen a speech this powerful and directly on point 100%! I "Garr-own-tee" yall, Jelly delivered an eye opener to this committee who had no clue what was coming!😮😮
💯💯‼️
Psychotic beliefs
That was extremely well spoken with a genuine clarity of self-awareness most people are too scared to admit to.
I know what you mean, I’m gay too.
@RepentandbelieveinJesusChrist_ couldn’t say it better myself. Totally glad you and I are here, we’re queer, and telling the world f u!
@@cry_now_laugh_later lol
My son was diagnosed with Cancer at 15 years old. Drs put him on OxyContin, Valium, fentanyl patches, the list goes on & on. Drs said he’d be dependent NOT addicted. He died of a fentanyl overdose💔💔💔Thank You Jellyroll, Somebody save me,I’m living in hell💯
Bobby’s Mom Forever💞
oh, my heart 😭 i’m so sorry, bobby’s mom. may you find the peace you deserve, and may bobby rest in peace until you’re reunited again 🙏🏽💞
My condolences
❤@@paigenicole6702
Bobby knows ❤
I pray that the lord comes to you in many forms and brings peace to your heart, I pray that the lord will bring your family healing, and happiness. Theres a piece of Bobby in every single person he loved and who loved him. Do things in his honor everyday, he will feel your love even from the lords kingdom! God bless
he is so well spoken. didn’t stutter once. what an amazing, powerful speech. wow.
He writes and performs country rap, so Jelly Roll is right at home delivering a message in the spotlight. His life up to now lead straight to this gig, and he was ready. 👍
@@spacelemur7955exactly
the underlying classicism here speaks volumes of how you percive people...
@@InfamousMaxprojecting
its not that deep lol if anything, you somehow managed to find a way to be negative over a compliment. you're kinda projecting bro @@InfamousMax
Jason has earned all my respect for doing this.
My dad passed from fentanyl on March 18th, 2020. I was 19, for 17 and a half years of my life he was not a drug addict and he was the best dad i could ever ask for. He was my best friend and now he’s gone because of fentanyl and shitty people.
Godbless jelly roll.
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss, I hope you're healing and doing well. It blows my mind that in just two years lives can be turned upside-down and ruined by this terrible plague of drug addiction.
Live on in your father's memory and do him proud.
Brother, My dad passed away from Fentanyl as well Oct 23rd 2018 I was 19 to…its the most fucked up thing in the world he was clean for 40 years and when he was at his lowest hes demons came back to hunt him. Its fucked up because i would see him do it but he never wanted me to know so I acted like I didnt. biggest regret Wish I couldv’e been honest with him in those moments. This testimony was amazing to me Its an extreme problem in almost every house hold in America and people are starting to get addicted younger and younger, JellyRoll is speaking for niggas like me who couldnt make an impact and I love and respect him more than anything for it
I'm sorry for your loss. That's absolutely awful
My condolences, May he rest in peace
The left wants fetanyl to be legalized
He's easy to listen to, because you can FEEL his words- thank you for heartfelt message
well put
Man he was talking to the crowd in st.louis and you could feel his words. Jelly is a great person.
How can you take anything he says seriously??
@@Sunshine-is_here_to_stay how can you not?? He has been there and seen it just like hundreds of millions of us have around the world. He hit the nail on the head.
@@dans5643went to concert music hits the soul cried more than I was happy
Tears, goosebump all the way from the Netherlands
Never judge a book by its cover, very well spoken and delivered.
Much respect for "jelly roll"
Straight talk is what our world needs in all aspects of life..!!
Similar to Dee Snider from Twisted Sister's "epic" Senate hearing in 1985 vs. Parents Music Resource Center (PMRC)
A man who has truly learned his lesson and wants to better the world.
DeFord is fake and just wants to be famous, so he can eventually overdose happily
What lesson did he learn?
@@IIIIIIIllIIIl ?
@@IIIIIIIllIIIljust another ignorant social reject who has nothing going for them!
@@IIIIIIIllIIIlhe was a drug addict and dealer and went to prison before his music career
My son died from an accidental overdose on Fentanyl 8 months ago, he is 20 years old and my heart feels empty without my child.
Thankyou for speaking out Jelly Roll. I look for things to be grateful for everyday to find peace. I’m grateful for this speech
I’m so sorry for your loss. 😢
That sucks
Wishing you and your family all the best…
Im só sorry 😢
my deepest condolences madam :(
Thank you Jelly Roll for speaking for speaking for the on those who are suffering with addiction or family members/friends who have loved ones that are suffering. You’re truly an amazing motivational speaker who is speaking words of the truth. Keep doing the good work that you are doing we NEED more people like you out there fighting for us!
I was never a listener to Jelly Roll, but his words are profound.
We must be PROACTIVE not REACTIVE.
And then his emotions blind him to support bad policy. Drug war is a failure.
@@Jglabel262doesn’t he also advocate for mental health awareness?
Spoken with such grace, eloquence and compassion. How could you not sit up and pay attention to Jelly Roll’s testimony?! 🙏🏼
💯
I hear ya, but it's really hard to take someone seriously when they look like a child took a marks-a-lot to their face...
Until he opens his mouth, that is.@@Nate-bn5kk
@@Nate-bn5kk Then you realize more people take him seriously than most people without those tattoos. I could say the cliche "you can't judge a book" line, but it's better to suggest you progress. People take different walks of life, and end up with their own experiences. Sometimes those that we judge, have experienced more, and learned more from it.
Fentanyl is coming through the open border people. We had a president that wanted a secure border. For some reason you guys voted him out. If you agree with Jelly Rolls testimony there should be no reason why you should vote blue. We need to start putting Americans first.
There aren’t even any words to describe how well articulated and well stated all of this was by him.
I’m just as speechless as they are.
I think they are speechless for different reasons than you and me sadly
Well articulated? Definitely. Meaningful? Definitely not. Jelly rolls collective content is literally pro addiction. Talking about how sad it is for his ex yet he makes music that glorifies and exploits addiction on a national level…? Yeah he seems so sad about it. I’ve lost family and friends to addiction as well, and there’s no amount of money that I would accept to make album’s glorifying the same addictions…it’s called selling your soul and causing gods children to stumble and if he’s so smart then he’s knowingly come to that crossroad and decided which path to take.
@@1rko542good point! I hope he sees your post.
@1rko542 Who are you to decide what is meaningful and what isn’t? If you think that talking about addiction is the same as glorifying it or exploiting it, you are part of the overall problem because sweeping it under the rug and forgetting about it is not going to get us out of this mess that we are in. You can choose a different path but that doesn’t mean you completely erase and forget about the destructive one that you were initially on. That’s not how it works and that’s certainly not how “God’s children” are going to make it out of all this alive. We are losing lives every 11 minutes so I think it’s time that somebody start talking and start talking LOUDLY. Thank you Jelly Roll!
There are words to describe everything
I tell you what Jelly Roll is a very strong man, to be able to speak his words and keep your emotions back is truly strong. 💯
This deserves a standing ovation.
DeFord is fake person trying to get famous.
Don't trust a gang member with tattoos on their face.
It really does... not the stupid ass face this guy 4:22 is making.
It deserves a calling out for multiple logical errors crammed in one monologue.
@@johnjack3578are you stupid? Are you actually hating on a testimony against Fent???? Idiot
@@johnjack3578 Found the drug addict
The epitome of don't judge a book by its cover. He spoke truth in such a way it resonated with many. Love it
The Kingdom of God is at Hand
John 3:16
King James Version
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Tbf judging him by his looks would still be perfectly accurate, he looks like a former addict/ criminal which he is 🤷♂️
Amen!
❤whats the solution? You dont wanna hear mines. 🍼🍔🤨🇺🇸🇨🇳🎭😎
@@ericpitre4031why would we want to hear mines? Everyone knows what an explosion sounds like.
I lost my dad to an overdose just 2 days ago. It's still a shock to the entire family as we're preparing for funeral expenses. Time is an illusion. You think you have it but you don't. If you're reading this and you know someone struggling, please reach out to them. No matter how good they may look on the outside you never know how they're doing on the inside.
I'm sorry for your loss, stay strong
Thank you! @@singlelit0
Sorry for your loss
Sorry for your loss
Amen, condolences for your family's loss.
Jason (Jelly Roll ) You are Absolutely Amazing ❤️❤️❤️
he is so well spoken. his words said everything. as a former addict, this truly resonated with me. i'm glad he is using his platform for bringing this awareness and enacting change. i have never listened to this guy's music a day in my life but everything i see about him is wonderful, he seems like a lovely, level-minded, intelligent, and kind man.
You need to listen..
You either are, or you are not an addict. There is no such thing as an former addict. Being sober does not rid you of the disease unfortunately. Speaking from experience.
You would enjoy his music I’m sure especially as a recovering addict💜 proud of you!
@@justinpitzer1020 so what does rid you of the disease? I'm asking because there is a such thing as being completely healed. Can the the word "former" mean, I've been there done that and now I don't do those things anymore, therefore I am healed?
@@onboardnow2020honestly I’ve been in and out of recovery too. I think it’s honestly a personal thing from person to person. But that guy that said there’s no such thing. Sounds like one of those guys/asshole’s in AA that it’s his way or the highway and he’s right about everything…if y’all been in programs y’all know the type
My little sister lost her battle to fentanyl overdose 1/19/21. She was 30 yrs old . Thank you Jelly Roll for being our voice !
So sorry for your loss, I know how it feels. I actually lost my sister in 2021 as well, she was 30 years old. My father found her and then he started pain pills to cope with the PTSD... he's doing better now, but what a vicious cycle. So glad Jelly Roll could bring a voice to those who cannot speak now. Beautiful.
My sister did opiates seldomly after she got better, but thought she was taking and oxy... it was 03/20/21. She hadn't made it to 30. She left a baby boy alone, bc she had lost the husband/father to baby a year prior
I'm so so sorry! It's such a strong power... I'm sure she tried so hard. Sending strength to all that knew and loved her ❤
lol
As a big brother to 3 younger siblings myself, I can't imagine the pain you carry. God bless you ma'am. May your sister be at peace.
What a BEAUTIFULLY ARTICULATED speech!! There’s people in this world that I’ll never have the opportunity to meet, yet can tell their purity in heart. This is one of the people, God Bless you JellyRoll.🙏
Well, he is a successful song-writer and performer in the Country Rap genre, so yeah, he is going to be eloquent.
I knew a senior kid who died of Fentanyl laced marijuana, even in a sleepy little small town, we feel the effects of this epidemic, thank you Jelly Roll.
Say no to drugs! It's simple!
@It’s really not, drug addicts don’t just wake up one day and decide they will become a drug addict, the real biggest problem currently is illegal drugs being laced, simply because they are unregulated and it’s only the drug designers who have discretion over gets made and sold
@@derpyman3716 Yes it is! God says so!
As a nurse of 32 years who has been fighting this on the frontline, I commend him for speaking out and advocating for those at risk individuals. Keep working Jelly Roll!
Thank you for what you do!
Recently retired paramedic here... Thank you for your service!
I cant even begin to imagine how much Narcan I have administered in my career. But I can count on fingers and toes the times I needed to give Fentanyl or Morphine. The drug companies created a problem that is equivalent to mass murder. The drug dealers have stepped in and are continuing this genocide.
@tammyburkey9811 Thank you so much for being there for so MANY! 32 yrs?? Wow!! My mom was for 27 yrs.Retired @Fitzimmons Colo♡
As an Australian, has anything helped?
How can you not love this man!?! This is the best said and most accurate speech that I have ever heard on the epidemic. Every point was well laid out and passionate. Every word was fact. Thank you Jelly Roll for making the still sick and suffering heard and spoken for.
i was sincerely reading this comment, then burst out laughing when you said "thank you jelly roll" man we living in a simulation 😂😂😂
He has tattoos on his face.
@@dantegrabowski1109you're very immature.
@@ElricBrightsoul and you're probably wayy less of a smartass than you think if you actually claim to measure maturity by that kind of statement, whilst having a fckin toddler dino comic for pfp 🤣🤣 gtfo clown 🤡
@snicker576 so? 😂 weird
He spoke so eloquently, he left me in awe. He is so much more than what people see - what a beautifully delivered speech. ❤
He was reading off of pages.
WOW..... I have just experienced every emotion listening to Mr.DeFord give his testimony.
I am not a jelly roll fan. I don't think I've ever heard a song by jelly roll. But this is one of the best and most honest speeches we have had in a while. I am now a fan of his advocacy for wanting to be part of the solution instead of being part of the problem. He's having an honest conversation about his own experiences both being part of the problem and losing people. I agree wholeheartedly that he is the perfect person to speak about this.
If you are bored for 3 minutes. Just Google " Jelly Roll most popular songs. "
He looks like he should be in a death metal band......
Listen to his song "Save me."
His voice and musical style with his words should shock you.
Please take time to listen to him sing, you will be amazed
@@jeanettejohnson8117 Agreed 💯%
I luv his song call ,,,, CHURCH❤
I lost my baby brother to drugs in 1997 and my sister to an accidental overdose in 1999. My Mama never got over it and she died in 2002. Thank you for speaking out with a voice that needs to be heard on a subject that hits us all. God bless you Jason DeFord!
You continue living strong and be strong, you're a testament of human perseverance. Be right and continue to hold your own, you already have since the early 2000s, keep being that shinning beacon of hope God made out of you. You're a gift in this was war, not a victim of victims.
If only ppl cared about the addicts back then. I have a family member served time and spent several yrs away from her child for using.
Lost my brother at age 29 from fentanyl and my sister is in jail detoxing from meth. I’m so sorry you have been through it too
You are a goddamn champion for trucking on. I hope you find happiness.
I know how you are feeling we too lost my nephew six years ago and my sister is not doing well with the loss of her son she now is in a hospital for she is on suicidal watch so it doesn't matter how long someone has passed the pain in my sister is devastating the whole family especially her other children sad situations so I say anyone doing drugs or anything else please and I know it's hard please think family friends and especially your mother!! Have a good day and sorry for your loss of loved ones ❤❤jelly right got us telling our stories hats off to Jelly Roll (he should run for president)😂😂🫂🫂🙏🙏
When he talked about the day he’d have to tell his daughter she lost her mother damn near almost made me cry. People that don’t know Jason only see what he looks like but not the truth and heart he speaks
I think you’re right, but I also think his words were heard.
same man
Publicity stunt like anything else in this world. Wake up
@@daviddeibert6575 you think Seth Rogans senate hearing was a publicity stunt? No, Wake up
@@daviddeibert6575Hard doubt
This man has come so far i lov
E his music and to listen to his words on drugs has brought tears to my eyes,.God bless him and has put him here for a reason.
“Because it’s 190 drug addicts, we don’t feel that way.” Got me right in the gut. I used to work with people with SUD, and it’s truly heartbreaking to hear their stories and backgrounds, mostly related to abusive backgrounds. Addiction is a disease, it’s not because people are “weak.”
Edit:// Yall, addiction of all kinda runs in my family, as well as having personal experience. My father is a crippling alcoholic and I’ve been through the wringer. Every expert tells me that these afflictions are a disease. You are not weak if you are an addict.
i am a former addict and that line really got me. it couldn't be described any better and really makes people confront their lack of empathy for addicts. we are human beings.
Formerly addicted to /smoking/ percs. Quit cold turkey then got on methadone, then dropped by 10mg a week. (Average is only 2.) therapist was called to ask me if I’m self sabotaging or suicidal; I let it be known I feel the withdrawals. I wake up suffering. Screaming in pain. Then I get my medicine and it does enough to barely take the pain away. But I’m going to continue doing it because I refuse to be an addict. I was addicted for 4 months. Smoking $80 worth of pills a day (which actually isn’t that much) I was on methadone for 3 months; before becoming addiction free.
My point? It is 100% because you’re weak. I’m not saying you’re not CAPABLE. I am saying you’re giving yourself EXCUSES. I would wake up throwing my guts up, sweating and sh**ting myself without having a fix. I wouldn’t be able to move or function. I would cry actual tears from the pain. And I still prevailed. Addiction is a mindset. It’s a mentality. And you giving yourself a reason to slack makes you weak. Because I dealt with ALL of this; while being HOMELESS. Sleeping on concrete. In bushes. No friends. No family. No support. Other than my own WILL to overcome. So I’m living proof that addiction isn’t impossible to overcome; despite ANY reason you give yourself. And that you not being able to overcome is because you’re not strong. Not saying you can’t BECOME strong; but as of this moment you are NOT. You are weak. And you allow yourself to continue being weak by telling yourself “it’s a sickness” rather than admitting you’re unable to handle what’s required for you to become better.
Some people are weak addicts, some people actually have trauma, you need to determine who is who and who really wants help.
I'm a former addict, and addiction is not a disease. It's difficult to contend with, sure. It's less easily reversed than some actual diseases, but it is not a disease. Calling it a disease so adamantly only serves to remove a nebulous amount of personal responsibility from the person it controls; and, as a psychologist, I can tell you that no progress is made without personal accountability. Blaming everything on exterior factors or scapegoating a pretend disease will not allow the patient to grow and form good habits and become well adjusted. Scapegoating will only serve to enable them to varying degrees. Sure, some people recover even with the mentality that addiction is a disease, but only in spite of such an attitude: not because of it.
@mavisrecon7948 literally the reason im sober isnt because of my years of therapy, its because i wanted to make the change. Thanks for educating fools who call it a disease.
I don’t normally ever leave/make comments… however… THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST PUBLIC SPEAKING MOMENTS I have ever seen/heard! Jelly Roll, I honestly believe that a “Great American Politician” is someone like you… like us! The type of person that has overcame their adversities with TRIUMPH and turned their lives into more than just success. You actually utilize your platform in the correct manner; which makes you MUCH BETTER than a politician… A Revolutionary Activist! Thank you for existing, brother!
Perfectly said. I love Mr Jelly Roll ❤❤❤
Agreed!!
Merica
Well put, man.
This is absolutely the message a lot of people needed to hear.
Definitely 🙏🏾
What is he suggesting they do to help put an end to this? Isn't the bulk of this problem coming from the cartels throwing fentanyl in just about every thing they send over here now?
Off topic I know, but
personally, I think the good people of Mexico need to rise up and fight back against those cartels to take their country back. Supposedly they're now killing people's familiy members that don't pay their "protection fees". I don't know what the answer is, just wondering if anyone knew what they're hoping to get done?
Unfortunitly it wont change a damn thing!
@@gbo4802 not with that crummy attitude of yours, have fun on your rocking chair while people are out fighting the good fight
Fentanyl took my sister. She was more than a drug addict.
Long live your memory, Starla Fultineer F43.
I love you and I miss you.
She was much more than a drug addict. I believe she is sending you her ❤ and wants you to live your best life. Carry her with you in all you do. I am so sorry for your liss. Beautiful Sister. ❤
The very definition of _eloquence._ What an amazing speech.
His elegance makes you look past the tattoos, the music, and the accent.
That right there is a true man.
All he did was repeat what everyone else already said.
@@joeycampbell940 …and this is why we can’t have anything nice…
excellent well spoken and well thought out.
@@joeycampbell940well we all better just shut up about it then huh? Just sweep it under the rug and the problem will go away right?
I have been sober for almost 3 years. this man not only threw his music but with his words have changed my life. gives me hope for this world to wake up amd change
Congratulations on 3 years! And your so right about Jelly Roll, everything he said was true words 100%….so many lives are lost everyday…I just pray that the panel of those people took him seriously and with heart ….
I've been following Jelly Roll for a while now, but my respect for him has gone through the roof with this testimony. He mentions he used to be part of the problem but now wants to be part of the solution. The remorse he feels is genuine, and he wants to make a difference in memory of those affected by addiction. An inspiring individual.
Your respect for God needs to go through the roof if it were for that probably this fool would be irrelevant
@@SalvadorSanchez-hq9hn
Unhinged comment wtf lmao
@@lolgamez9171 pay attention
@@lolgamez9171 people like everything besides God, jelly roll, McDonald's, what about the one ^
@@SalvadorSanchez-hq9hn Homie, there is over a thousand established religions on this planet, most of which do not subscribe to your god. Your awful attempt at proselytizing only pushes people further away from your beliefs.
Jelly roll you are a man for the people for sure!! I truly love and respect everything you have said although some of this committee by the looks of their face they do what they do best most of the time and that's judge a book by its cover, it's what I can't stand with a lot of the world today! Thank you for this jelly roll, You are truly one of a kind!!💯
I have NEVER, once, in my life, commented on a UA-cam video but, Cheers to you, Jelly Roll. That was a great gesture. Well written, well rehearsed and selfless. As you stated, with your past and not having the privilage of casting your vote, you stood before them and spoke with conviction on something that means a great deal to you. Well done, sir!
Yeah, but what about Thomas and Nick?
12 years and not one comment? That's more wild than the fentanyl crisis. Not really but it's kind of crazy
I just love this man and his story. He never fails to use his platform to speak kindness and love.
Democrats love open borders too 😂😂😂😂
This multi-time felon,tattooed clown will have no impact. If you like this it’s bc you can’t think for yourself and have a low IQ coupled with a lack of life accomplishments and an embarrassing bank account. He’s saying nothing new, just regurgitating facts someone gave him. It will change nothing.
Right? Its so refreshing to follow an artist who really and truly is an amazing soul on this planet. no ill intent within him. Imagine his inner strength. To leave a life of addiction and dealing especially these days and come out 1, a functioning human and 2, Carry as much light as you did before life dragged you down, Its a lot. Its too easy to get high and live in another world. He actively fights against it still to this day. Amazing. That's power.
@@AdamSomersMusic congratulations you have a terrible IQ and inability to think for yourself
@@AdamSomersMusic Blahhhhhhh
A Sinner and a Saint, speaking with more purpose and emotion than 99% of politicians. This man has really found his calling. Transformed into one the most amazing musicians on the planet, now absolutely smashing a polical speech. This is amazing, we need more REAL people in politics.
Seriously ❤
Wow. As a child of a parent who struggled heavily with overall drug addiction this was extremely moving and well said
I think people don’t fully understand how big the web of addiction is deeply rooted in our society and systems we have in place I think this video really addresses the root and dangers of addiction in our commmunities in an eye opening manor
Jelly Roll Nailed It ❤
100 percent.
No question, you have to admit. 😢
did he though, as we've seen the history on the war on drugs as there will be something even deadlier taking it's place like we've seen with the crack/heroine epidemic
I thought it was jelly bean 😮
Yes all over his face what a joke.
What a straight forward and a heart touching message. I don't really know Jelly Roll, but now you've gained a listener a fan and you really knocked the door on each person who listened to this awakening message.
As a recovering addict, who has lost so many friends this really hit me hard!! 7 years clean now, 18 years in active addiction.
God bless!!!
I have been seen it first hand, With a girlfriends son..... Stay strong..$
7 years clean is a huge accomplishment. I hope you are proud of yourself because that is such a hard cycle to break, but you did it. I hope you've heard this from others as well, but I'm damn proud of you man.
Praying for you 🙏 ❤️
I hope that'll be be me one day before I kill myself from the unimaginable stress it causes me every fucking day.
My wife and I are about to make the jump after over a decade of opiate use. We're so scared but I'm hoping we can get through this though
What a powerful message from Mr Deford
He expressed it so well and it's so true. Thank you Jelly❤
This is an amazing speech and I am very thankful for it, but if it is the most amazing speech you have ever heard, I would encourage you to listen to more speeches. There are some that make this wonderful speech look like a high school paper. When people are passionate and motivated they can give some wonderful speeches.
@@BaronEurchild your absolutely correct ❤️ I shall edit my post✍️
Lady every person in America cousin died from fentanyl
Definitely did
Between this testimony and his I’m Not Okay song, I don’t know which I love more.
I have a son who’s 19 that battles addiction. My husband has been sober for 9 years ( before I met him).
Praying that anyone battling this terrible disease finds help and overcomes their struggles.
Prayers for your son ❤
Wishing you all the best outcome…I know it’s not easy.
I hope your son is able to get clean. I struggled for years, well over 15 years with addiction and have over 2.5 years clean now. He can do it when he's finally ready. It never worked for me when I tried getting clean for others.
Such great respect for this man. Pulled himself from the gutter. Shared his pain and experience through his music. And here he is fighting to change his community. Utmost respect Jelly!
Open border joe Biden 😂😂😂😂
@@LouieMcGood-ef6ud The people crossing the border aren't bringing in the fentanyl. Being snuck through and not detected at checkpoints.
This multi-time felon,tattooed clown will have no impact. If you like this it’s bc you can’t think for yourself and have a low IQ coupled with a lack of life accomplishments and an embarrassing bank account. He’s saying nothing new, just regurgitating facts someone gave him. It will change nothing.
@@LouieMcGood-ef6udclosed border Donald trump 😂😂😂😂
@@LouieMcGood-ef6udwhat does that have to do with fentanyl?
that was simply amazing, im genuinely speachless right now because the amount of passion he had and the way he is with words is what made those officials surprised
Thank you sir for being our voice. I've lost too many people to addiction, including my youngest son.
@@barryallen3555 I didn't ignore the signs. Tried to get him to go to rehab. When I called him out he cut me off. As for his mother I can not answer that.
@@barryallen3555get some help
@@thunder4gI am confused to what your confused about
Like addiction isn't a personal choice? 😂
@@MEAT_CANNON did you not watch the video
As a man who is 22 months clean this gave me goose bumps, we need more men like this to speak loud and proud to help make change happen
Ngl people not caring makes me want to just OD on meth but maybe they may care, just don't show it. In my life currently it feels and seems so lonely and I can't stand it anymore.
Congratulations on your sobriety! It’s an amazing personal accomplishment and I hope you are proud of yourself ❤
It was wild. I have never heard anything this powerful. I've been struggling with alcohol for a while. Tomorrow I'm going in on my own to get clean.
Be well, you're never ever alone.
@jayrod7389 that's awesome. We really should support one another like this regardless . Thank you for your kind words. We all got this if we got one another.
@jayrod7389 I understand that well too. There are different struggles for everyone but the struggle remains the same just different essence.
We spend way to much time not understanding and putting others down for their issues. I see it everywhere.
I recently made a friend with Schizophrenia. I find people like this very unique and special with hearts that need care.
Anyway Their family treats them bad. This person has nobody.
I really do not believe their family understands their condition or they are either very stressed.
I won't give up on them because I see their potential. We need to support one another and be positive.
I can not stand when people put others down for issues they have no idea about.
Support and care are what we need as a society. True compassion and empathy without politics
So much respect. 5 years sober here. My kids deserve everything and all of me.
Say no to drugs! It's really simple. Stop choosing to do drugs.
My mom passed away from an overdose when I was 17. Still feels like yesterday.. I’ve never imagined that amount of pain and heartbreak. Thank you so much Jelly, this couldn’t have been worded better. I love you all
somebody get ja rule on the phone !!!
@RepentandbelieveinJesusChrist_ stop spreading your cat in the hat book, praying does nothing. Pray for a cut to heal for example. It's just a book bro. No need to spread the word about cat in the hat.
Terrible excuse for a “ mother “ if she’s using that crap while a parent, don’t care your reasoning for it I was an addict at one point too it’s pathetic, I never would’ve brought a kid in this world if I couldn’t even care for myself. Sorry for your loss none the less but it was likely for the best.
Sorry for your loss
TY for sharing. So sorry! Rough!! Be blessed!!
The 747 Metaphor is quite eye opening.
737
@@jeanvaughn7372707*
From the moment he started speaking I got chills. So fierce yet eloquent and the absolute conviction he spoke with was incredible. Massive respect!
I'll admit his message was pretty good. Otherwise nothing moving compared to the many others saying essentially the same thing. This issue is rooted into the core of the government itself.
Amen sista beautifully said
@@1014pyeah. The people have zero responsibility or accountability for their own actions.
You got chills? Little overdramatized aren’t we?
@@MikesGarageReviews says the complete stranger getting butthurt over a random comment. Go be negative somewhere else
Jelly Roll I'm coming to see you in Oklahoma City on the 14th of November ❤❤❤
As a recovering alcoholic (4 years), this speech made me cry. Addiction is nearly impossible to overcome. Recovery is a life-long battle and I weep for those stuck in the vicious cycle of addiction.
Can you tell me how your alcoholism started and what your thoughts were at the time? How much were you driking in the beginning and did you think you would become am alcoholic?
How did you start your recovery? Any words of wisdom? Thanks
@Godsbest777 one fool proof trick is to run out of money to drink anymore I originally only stopped drinking cuz I couldn't afford it anymore
@@antmanselector how do you achieve this if you make over 100k a year?
I’m recovering from the same and this year will be year 3 from me congrats to u! 😊
The person I almost lost to a fentanyl overdose was me. 10 years later, this message is even more important. My heart breaks for everyone struggling and anyone who had lost someone to this epidemic.
Thank you for sharing your personal struggle. I hope you are still keeping on! Take care.
You're Beautiful mam, Stay True to yourself ❤
Nobody cares, natural selection at it's finest.
I’m so glad you are still with us! Life has a purpose!
amen im right there with ya, such a powerful speech he gave. ex addict of the majority of my younger days but i've been clean at least a decade, and have lost almost every single one of my friends in highschool
My brother died of an overdose last year.... I always felt like there was nothing I could have done to help him. Thank you Jelly Roll for having the voice for those of us who are screaming in silence ❤
I’m so sorry bro. Praying for you. Just keep your head up.
keep your head up, time heals everything trust me, one day you will see and i pray for you
God bless you, itll get better!
I’m so sorry for your loss. Don’t take offense but saying a silent prayer for you
The Kingdom of God is at Hand
John 3:16
King James Version
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
He moved me to tears. Thank you Jelly for being a voice for all of us and for the ones who lost the fight.
There's always room for jello
funny@@deborahwhit118
Same.
Incentivizing drug addiction isn't the answer by any means....
Jelly is wrong... We need our border closed and secure and illegal drug flow will stop DRAMATICALLY. Making "safe spaces" for junkies to get high and opening Suboxone/methadone clinics is NOT the answer. I'll tell you that from experience so listen to me dammit.
lol people been saying that for years nothing new here
I lost my youngest cousin at age 20 to a fentanyl overdose in September of 2022. I started listening to Jelly Roll last year after my mom suggested his music, after my sister and I along with our spouses sent her and her boyfriend to see him in concert for Mother's Day. I could see why she was such a big fan and I am now too, and it was heartwarming to see him speak about this issue that's now touched my own family. He speaks with passion and real knowledge of this epidemic and I can see those listening truly felt his words and resonated with his story. God bless Jelly Roll for using his experience and his platform to speak up about the fentanyl crisis.
Wow, that was incredibly moving. Definitely pulled a tear or two out of me. Well said. As someone who has struggled with substance abuse most of his adult life, it's good to hear these words.
It's incredible to read these comments because y'all are just like me
Brought a tear out of me as well. And I too struggle with substance abuse, it's been a war within me. Keep fighting the good fight. We aren't alone in this.
Bravo. Canadian here whose son died of a fentanyl OD. What happens in the US affects policy here so please listen to those closest to this tragedy and pass the necessary legislation to save lives.
The father of my daughters died last October due to a fentanyl overdose he was in a coma for 4 days before he passed it was only his 2nd time doing the drug. A lot of people need to understand how absolutely dangerous this substance is. I appreciate Jelly bringing this to light.❤
So deeply sorry for your loss :( my nieces older sister died of this horrific drug . It needs to stop 😢
The people who put fentanyl in their drugs and then distribute it are truly disgusting
Best wishes to you and your family !!
It is by design !! America loves poisoning themselves !!
Giving this man 5 minutes is a huge slap in the face to all !!
Wow that plane metaphor was deep...and I have to admire his effort and passion as he is actively working his own recovery to addiction. Thank you 🙏
Can you fill me in please? I thought he said he was a dealer not an addict. And, that his kid's mom was an addict. So was he a dealer and an addict himself? Is that what you are saying? I'm really curious now as you are the second person that said something similar. Thanks
@@HuckFinn-s5xi believe they’re just mistaken
People in a plane can't stop it from falling. Addicts can stop themselves from using
@@HuckFinn-s5x he was a dealer and an addict. Now he smokes weed and occasionally drinks so he doesn't call himself sober.
@@missscarlet7902people on a plane could not get on a plane
i dont listen to his music but this man showed a side of him thats extremely relatable, we recover but some of us never got the chance. rip to all my friends and family as well as everyone elses loved ones. rest easy we’ll see yall soon
Everyone listens to "save me. " that song transcends music style. Consider trying it. 😊
His music is powerful, this guy has turned his life around, found God, and is sharing that through his music in hopes of inspiring others to do the same.
But a lot of music encourages the opposite, and that's across all genres. Modern rock encourages self harm, self pity, hate towards specific groups of people. Country music encourages binge drinking, drunk driving, self-justified murder. Hip-hop encourages drug use, gang violence, domestic abuse. Pop encourages sexualization of youth, excessive greed and lust, and gluttony.
A lot of people don't just not believe in God, they believe God doesn't exist. These people who completely deny the potential existence of God live in much more sin than those who do believe, or those who think God might exist. Music that encourages sin is popular because we all sin, sin is tempting, and without God and any possibility of your sin being objectively evil, why not just embrace the sin since it feels so good in the moment? I struggle with this too...
I think that's why Jelly is a little bit back-shelf despite being popular. He goes against the status-quo of the record labels in our hyper capitalist society, sin can make capitalism thrive, and talking about God and turning your life around doesnt necessary help the coprorate machine that this nation has become...
It's tough because even mentioning God offends so many people, which is just wild because he loves us all.
This person just won my hard to earn respect! I appreciate the fact that he acknowledged he was once a drug dealer and said he was once a part of the problem and he changed his ways to try and be a part of the solution. Now he is using his new gained power to do something positive. Not like all these other Stars that all they care about is money, trafficking and drugging people for their own pleasure.. Where are the Carters, JLo, Puff, Kanye etc.? All these stars that have had even more power all these years even more opportunities to try and make a change. Hell I even saw some of them in the white house. Never had I heard them do something like this all they care about is money, fame and position. Seldom do you see them use their power for positive change. He's not just ranting. I like his concreteness in the delivery of his message. Good for you man.. You were born to do this!
As an addict in recovery, over 12 years clean now, I have no words to properly express my gratitude for someone like JellyRoll to speak on the topic of addiction and the fentanyl overdose epidemic going on. I am also a community and economic development specialist for a large not for profit agency and I work almost daily with the men and women that struggle with the affects of not only poverty but addiction and mental health. This is a growing and heartbreaking problem but also one that is complex and requires unique solutions. Bringing awareness to these issues and inspiring others to help in the fight is something that is desperately needed. New eyes and minds on the problem brings fresh insights and ideas, one of which may be the solution to help make the progress we so badly need. Even though I know it's unlikely JellyRoll will see this, but I still feel it needs to be said, thank you sir for stepping up and speaking out.
Thank you for what you do. Keep shouting from the mountain tops the help people need & the problem this is as most politicians live in a cocoon and have lost touch with reality.
Well, please vote for Republican. So we can close these borders and keep drugs out of are addicts hands. And yes i'm a heroin recovering addict. We can't vote for democrats
Say no to drugs say yes to pan cakes
Say nope to dope! and think before you drink! c'mon sing a long kids, SAY NOPE TO DOPE! AND THINK BEFORE YOU DRINK! (This message is brought to you by Concerned Children Advertisers).
When white people get hooked on drugs it’s always someone else’s fault despite the warnings being promoted day and night.
The world needs more people speaking truths like this. I'm so so proud and humbled by Jelly Roll. 👐✊️
We need more real people standing up and speaking out like this. I’m so glad that he was able to hopefully make a difference. ❤
As a recovering addict myself we have to Vote to keep the borders closed. We know as recovering addicts. The cartels are using the people to ship their drugs through. We need to close it down no matter what. Or more of us will die
He wasn’t
Real people.....
Yes the over weight drug addict. He condones drug use in half his videos but for some reason he's a martyr now wow what a joke.
I refuse to take a moralistic message from someone that took advantage of people to financially make gains off the people he now tries to protect. Addiction can be stopped by educating people to say no in the first place. It needs to end before it begins, not after. We as society need to stop glorifying drugs and crime. Its pretty simple. While big corporations have taken advantage of people, the military has taken advantage of people, we can end the cycle here and now. There are better laws and understanding of drug use. There is no excuse for recreational drug use - it has consequences and people today who willingly and knowing decide to roll the dice on street drugs need to be held accountable for their own actions. If you take illicit drugs, you are choosing to roll the dice on addiction.
He is an amazing person.
You can't judge a book by it's cover. Well spoken Jelly Roll. This could not of been addressed more eloquently.
The way he spoke. The way he held himself ❤️
Preach! I flet this deeply. My entire family struggled. Majority due to accidents and dr. Over prescribing. I watched my mother struggle my entire life, while I raised my little brother and sister. But she was such a beautiful soul. Anyone who had a chance to meet her would definitely agree. After 25 years of battle we lost her. And my baby sister at 16 had to be the one to find her. The experiences we went through made us who we are today. Thank you, Jelly Roll, for using your voice for those who didn't/dont have a chance.
Jelly rolls testimony is soul touching I love you
As a recovering addict and someone who has lost A husband, cousin and several friends, too many to count, I’m am grateful for him for trying to save people from this horrible drug. And help others who need it before it is too late. Thank you Jelly Roll ❤
Cool story bro
This multi-time felon,tattooed clown will have no impact. If you like this it’s bc you can’t think for yourself and have a low IQ coupled with a lack of life accomplishments and an embarrassing bank account. He’s saying nothing new, just regurgitating facts someone gave him. It will change nothing.
Unfortunately it's being flooded into the streets by the government. Just like crack. They have been doing this since they started bringing heroin back in body bags in Vietnam
@@joshh535😂
@@joshh535wtf is wrong you?
As an ex addict who has just hit 5 years of sobriety and someone who survived many fentanyl overdoses, this brought me to tears.
Thanks Jelly Roll.
💯💪
Great job man, keep it goin
You can survive a fent OD? You might be one of the luckiest people alive.
I like how you worded that I am a ex addict as well
My Brother my people roll whit you,🔥🔥🔥🔥
@realhebplus1871 yes there are a few ways to get an OD victim breathing again. Narcan, which reverses the effects of opioids, is the most common. I have OD on fentanyl 7 times and am only here because of narcan.
Beautifully said, brother Jelly. I’ve been following Jelly’s career since 2010. Its been amazing, watching him evolve into a better human being, that speaks truth, and tries to help everyone around him. I’ve lost more than a few friends to Fentanyl & O.D’s. And people that committed suicide, due to being stuck in that cycle. Really glad to see Jelly getting out there, and speaking on this.
This multi-time felon,tattooed clown will have no impact. If you like this it’s bc you can’t think for yourself and have a low IQ coupled with a lack of life accomplishments and an embarrassing bank account. He’s saying nothing new, just regurgitating facts someone gave him. It will change nothing.
I'm proud of jelly role for standing up fir us!!
You can tell how passionate he is about this speech as he rarely glances at the speech he wrote on paper. He is truly incredible for all he has done and accomplished. A forever fan!
I am a recovering drug addict who has been clean for 10 years. I have listened to JELLY ROLLs music throughout my whole sobriety because i can relate. This literally brought a tear to my eye.... Genuine man.
I have 9 years clean off of heroin this October.
Yes 🙌 me too!! And clean now for 8yrs!!
Congrats to both of you 👆🏻
I’m so proud of all of you❤ sending you all my love!
Way to go, man 👏 thank you for speaking up for all of us addicts and people in recovery.
Every one has a choice just say NO!
@@catdaddy2643But not everyone is saying no to something they have a chemical dependence on which is literally manufactured to be excruciating to stop taking.
@catdaddy2643 ~ sadly with this class of drugs ~ that is definitely not the case.
There are also those with genetic predisposition to addiction. One accident, need for pain meds, and suddenly the drugs hook has been set.
Blessed are those who have not had to watch a loved one suffer and fight.
✌️🙏✌️
if only it were that simple@@catdaddy2643
@@catdaddy2643just say no didn't work
God Bless Jelly Roll and Macklemore for their promoting up for Drug addiction and what we need to do to help.🙏💕
Round of applause for the most well spoken outspoken soul on this planet ❤
I LOVE THIS MAN!! WELL SAID MR. LAFOND!!
The Kingdom of God is at Hand
John 3:16
King James Version
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Dang. This was incredible. Brought me to tears. I had a brother who fought drug addiction until the day it took his life. He tried many times but the power of drugs was stronger than he could be. Much respect for anyone who works to get out of the life of drugs and try to make a better life for themselves and their family. It's probably one of the hardest things ever to walk away from drug addiction.
It is the strongest damn thing on this planet, beyond religion, family, friends, and anything else! For someone who has never experienced it they will never understand! God bless you brother, and I hope you find solace in music, family, and friends!
You think that is incredible, take a hit of fent. Fent isn't going anywhere.
@@topherjack2375 beyond religion? he must not have prayed long enough
@@VD-cc4hx seriously?
@@VD-cc4hxyeah because if you spend all day praying you wont have time for drugs
Lost my 17 year old brother to an accidental fentanyl overdose last yr. Life hasn’t been the same since. Thank you for using your voice Jelly Roll
lost my 32 year old sister last year to it
I’m so sorry man
May his memory be a blessing
I honestly think of you totally different than before this video. Very well said and I will help you spread this video and the message. Thank you.
Two of my siblings are addicts. Every day I wonder if I’m going to get the call.
Amazing this man is speaking for change