Watch Jelly Roll deliver testimony at Senate hearing on fentanyl bill
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- Опубліковано 10 січ 2024
- Singer Jelly Roll speaks at the Senate hearing on a fentanyl bill, saying 190 people in America die daily from a drug overdose.
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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.
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! 🙌💟
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 :(
The way he spoke. The way he held himself ❤️
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
His testimony made me burst into tears...what a beautiful way to transmute his troubled past and experiences in order to help all of us because I too learned just how easy it is to fall, thought that would never could never be me and lo and behold the universe let me have it and made me realize I wasn't better than anyone else or someone to look down on people w addiction but just how easy I could become one. Bless you For your heartfelt testimony.
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!
That's Jelly✨
Well look at him. Most of his life he’s been at rock bottom. Hard narcotics coupled with robbery and jail time will make you rethink self…
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
My step dad over dossed on drugs and it’s an amazing speech from jelly roll heart wrenching
This needs to be shared everywhere. Jelly Roll, thank you.
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)
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
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!
I really am glad to see someone is truly taking the fight to drugs and with such a powerful message! Jelly Roll you said something that really hit home for me when you said "sometimes it starts from an accident and having to use prescribed narcotics and then one thing leads to another" my uncle underwent double hip surgery because he drank a lot when I was growing up, and he ended up having to take prescription narcotic pills to help ease his pain and ultimately became dependent on them, and when that didn't satisfy him he decided to look for the hard drugs... he went from being a man I knew and loved to being a complete stranger, the last thing I heard about him was he got him and my other uncle hooked onto meth, and God only knows if he made his way to fentanyl, I don't know how his well-being is anymore, and I pray that he is still alive and I hope that he finds a way to kick these drugs. You have a very strong and incredible message, you are one of my favorite artists that I listen to on the daily, and I also want to say you are my personal hero! I believe in your message, and I stand behind you every step of the way on taking to taking the fight not only to fentanyl, but to every drug out there that is robbing us of our loved ones!
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?
@@IIIIIIllIIIllII ?
@@IIIIIIllIIIllIIjust another ignorant social reject who has nothing going for them!
@@IIIIIIllIIIllIIhe was a drug addict and dealer and went to prison before his music career
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.
This is the most important thing I have watched in a long time. I feel the exact same way. There is absolutely NO assistance for this situation. Couldn't of been said any better. You are not a stupid song writer. You are a educated & heartfelt person. I do have a loved one I worry everyday about. Thank you so very much. 😮💨
So well spoken!! Amazing. Your words are like poetry. Your message, a song to my ears.
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.
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’ve never heard of jelly roll until I saw this post 4 months ago and now I can’t stop listening to him and his songs. Sadly drugs have affected my family as well and it is a never ending fight. But with GOD anything is possible. God bless you jelly roll and your ohana.
I'm hearing what Jason says I'm also looking at the broken man behind him who cried his whole speech my heart goes out to him xx
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.
People that don’t know you only see what you look like. Then inferences are drawn off of appearance, or something uncontrollable like race and skin color. That’s literally every racist today going unchecked
He will be fine.
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
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.
You are more than a musician father, brother , x knuckle head. You're a life saver and a true inspiration of hope for everyone
my past and yours Jason are QUITE similar. I too have a checkered past, conquered fentanyl and many other a drug addiction. and your speech really really resonated with me. thanks for this.
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.
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.
In 2020 I lost my 33 yr.old daughter to fentnal, she was hurt in a domestic relationship and was addicted to pain meds. In texas she went to a pain management place and recieved fentanyl patches. I am now raising 3 of my granddaughters, in 2020 my 4yr old was born addicted. The loss is unbearable sometimes but we do the best we can. Thank you Mr. Jelly roll for speaking on behalf of our daughters, sons, aunts, uncles ,friends and all those who are fighting for this addiction to be eradicated. Much prayers for all those lost, and all those fighting. Prayers for you. Donna lasalle from louisiana.
Amen! Your testimony brought tears to my eyes as well as my heart. Jelly Roll, I've been saying the same thing about fentanyl, I've survived 2 overdoses myself, not knowing I was given the lethal drug; lost my mother to the patch 20 years ago and since then, countless friends and a few family members.
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
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?
SOOOO!!! True you’re speaking for every one that is affected that knows someone including me!! THANK YOU!!!
He is exactly right. This touched my heart.
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 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❤
He speaks with such power and I give him so much credit for that. He knows that he can use his platform to make a difference
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!
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
He spoke so eloquently, he left me in awe. He is so much more than what people see - what a beautifully delivered speech. ❤
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
This is absolutely the message a lot of people needed to hear.
Definitely 🙏🏾
I agree but the problem IS that these are the same people that allowed the sale and prescriptions of Oxy which brought us to this point. They don't care!!! I lost my daughter because of these assholes!
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
❤And that’s what makes you a solid individual I want to thank u , my family lost my brother last year to this drug and it needs to be addressed ! Thank you from the bottom of my heart 💜 fan for life
Thank you Jelly. Thank You. This subject is most important to my heart. I almost lost someone from this and though they made it out, it’s still a problem for others. Thank you…
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.
“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.
Very well spoken and said JR! God bless your journey!
Wow thank you for speaking up.
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)😂😂🫂🫂🙏🙏
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?
He said he was nothing but a stupid song writer but song writers are the ones that touch peoples lives and souls through music. He has done so today with that beautiful and truthful speech!
I lost my daughter about 3 yrs ago . Her name is Jillian. Because of being born w Lyme disease it became a medical need to participate in life . I am glad you have the platform and are using it to bring awareness . The loss has bn unbearable . From a loving , and grieving mother thank you ! I am also sorry for your loss .
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.
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.
I love this man with every ounce of my being. I don’t think I would be alive today if it weren’t for people like him.
Jelly roll you are 100% your words are moving I just lost my brother 4 months ago to fetenayl here in Canada
My deepest sympathies for your loss. I just lost my brother 2 months ago from fentanyl. He took a counterfeit pill thinking it was something else. It’s heartbreaking.
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
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
Jelly Roll you are not just a stupid songwriter. You are a man who has been through what a lot are going through and you have overcome it. Your music has saved so many lives. I am witnessing for you my sister struggled with her addiction. Her favorite song is She. I have never been more proud of her when she did the same thing that the girl at the end of the video did she picked up the phone before she picked up the needle. Jelly Roll is a truly amazing person and he has blessed so many people and God has definitely blessed him. Our politicians need to listen to what he was saying, and be proactive like he asked if it was their children, their wives, their mothers, their fathers, their cousins, their friends, I bet they would pay more attention.
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 !!
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?
Wow my daughter father died of overdose and had mental illness too and did not have the support he needed to get help he needed
Thank you for your courage and your fight!
RIP to my friend Eric Moriarty. He died in Jan 2011 from an overdose. Forever 25.
Dude the OP 80s were poppin at that time!
Rip to Eric. God bless his soul.
RIP big love and respect
Rip to Eric, I'm so sorry for the loss of the life that once was, my mom passed away that same year just a few months later on April 13th she wasn't an addict or anything the curcumstances are unkown except what she took oxycodone and simething else in high amounts but what I do know is the pain never fades even 12 almost 13 years later but neither does my love for her I love you and miss you mama.
@@tommybohland3051 RIP to your mom. Memories keep them alive.
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.
What an in depth, thought out, intelligent and heart felt speech. My respect Mr. DeFord! Let's hope they listen, well done Sir.
He is an incredible speaker.
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
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.
I admire him for doing this!
My dad Loved Jelly Roll so much, in 2 days it'll be 2 years since i lost my step mother from a fentanyl over dose, and on the 26th of next month with be 2 years since i also lost my father to fentanyl. I know so many who have lost loved ones including their own children. This drug ruined and shattered my life, my families life, things will never ever be the same. Thank you for speaking out jelly roll,
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
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.
I pray people listen to him. That shows there is hope if people will act! Love his heart ❤️ and his singing voice 🎶
God’s working with him!❤
What a great use of his platform. Not afraid to stand in the public eye and be real. Thank you Jelly Roll for your courage and willingness to try and make the United States a better place.
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?
You can't judge a book by it's cover. Well spoken Jelly Roll. This could not of been addressed more eloquently.
My daughter can't beat it thank you for trying to help, thank you for saving me from my own demons. Pray for my daughter. Love you thank you for caring. And don't ever change.
Jelly you rock. I lost a dear friend died and another came out of coma on that fentnal I love the way you spoke
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.
You can do it. You're worth loving yourself ❤
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?
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
I'm a recovering fentanyl addict I have 2 yrs and 9 month's clean and that speach made me cry and realize there's so many more people struggling in this world that needs help get this drug off the streets thank you Jelly Roll
He is so right. This man's life experience shows how much he wants to help others.
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
@@user-cx8bk7tu4mi believe they’re just mistaken
People in a plane can't stop it from falling. Addicts can stop themselves from using
@@user-cx8bk7tu4m he was a dealer and an addict. Now he smokes weed and occasionally drinks so he doesn't call himself sober.
Deep as a puddle. What a grifter.
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!!
Everything he had to say was on point. Thank you Jelly Roll.
Thank you so much from a woman widowed by fentanyl
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
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
Thank you, Your a beautiful soul. God bless
Very well spoken gentleman (jelly roll) what a well rounded testimony and very educated ,powerful in site
new respect for this gentleman.
probably would have judged him in public
Your respect is obviously worthless
He didn’t say it had worth.. he just said he respects him for speaking out
@@mattoniy2840 he should not respect that fat turd of a human and should learn where respect is necessary
@estfatul744 could you be any more judgemental? Maybe the respect was, respected as a musician. Now respect for speaking to congress. It's really that simple. You're overly defensive for absolutely no reason.
The point you're trying to make, is completely lost in the attitude. It's also a bad reflection onto jelly. 🤷🏼♀️
More articulate than all of our options for presidency
He prolly could win is the world ready for face tatted presidents?
that's useless, that's not why presidents are elected for.
@@AYYYEEEEYOOOwho cares what they are ready for look at the crap the world is dealing with we need a real man as president and they would never allow it
Agreed. All the others are trying to sound professional which I can understand to a certain point but there is just something that hits more close to home and makes you feel like they're not bullshiting when they are straight up and to thr point
#JellyRoll4Prez2024 🇺🇸🦅
you inspired my momma to get clean i’m glad your here man