Jelly Roll testifies before Senate committee on fentanyl crisis | full video

Country singer Jason "Jelly Roll" DeFord testified at a Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee hearing on the awareness and legislative solutions to stop the illegal smuggling of fentanyl into the U.S.
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[@glucas5393]

As someone who has never heard of Jelly Roll before this; I have to say, regardless of his past, now he’s doing God’s work

[@jaisrobins1545]

Go listen to his music it’ life changing

[@robertc2204]

He's awesome!

[@littlebit66624]

He is great and done his time. I absolutely love this man and the life he has made for himself. I'm so proud of him.

[@Davieboy4ourty5ive]

No, not yet, not until he stops referring to Jesus as this Jesus guy.

[@justingaming5949]

i love him

[@user-sy4gb2uj4f]

I literally just lost my brother to this yesterday 😢. I felt every word jelly roll said. Good people, not just drug addicts.

[@MelModica]

I am so sorry, I know your pain I lost my 22 year old nephew last year 10 days before Christmas! I am now in the anger stage of grief because this shouldn’t be happening to young people. A lot of these young people are battling depression and no one whether they are an addict or not no one deserves to lose their life.

[@sourdough216]

I lost my sister 8 days ago. She was 18 months sober. My family and I are so heartbroken. 31 years old. A tragedy 💔 I'm so sorry for you loss.

[@jgaudet29]

So sorry for your loss

[@honeybadgerusa5689]

Im so sorry youre experiencing this firsthand! Prayers for comfort and peace going up for you and your family!

[@canadianthinkspot5144]

Hugs🥵

[@franikatenner4517]

I'm in my 40s and this is the first full congress meeting I've ever watched. Thank you Jelly Roll for Helping make the invisible..... VISIBLE

[@marknorton3859]

Jelly Roll, that testimony made me cry 😢. You hit the nail on the head and took the words out of my mouth. I'm a former addict myself. Thank you for all you've become. You're such an inspiration to so many of us.

[@kornkobb420]

No such thing as a former addict. Either you're not an addict, you're a practicing addict, or you're a recovering addict. Good on ya though, stay clean. 🤘

[@gb3450]

Yeah... Cry for the all families he destroyed peddling dope. What a mess.

[@DeanneGaglio]

This is in response to the comment that @gb3450 made: That's just rude! Why would you be so judgemental??? Clearly u have no respect for good. Which means you probably are part of the problem. A person can only give as much as they have lost... Because one can only understand to the degree of which they have experienced

[@Al-Gore-ithm]

I had to Google who jelly roll was, I'm not trying to be funny but I thought he had something to do w anime. But I agree everything you say.

[@StayPositive-sd8op]

@@DeanneGaglio it's true!!

[@feliciawells8197]

Thank you Jelly Roll!! Us that know your story know why you are trying 🙏🏼 Much love

[@FATMAC2]

Yeah and we appreciate it! Can't wait to show this to my sister

[@andygaleati8587]

We love jelly rolls

[@lickourballs1atatimeok]

People wake up

[@Matthew6515.]

God despises hypocrites. And perhaps the workers of evil are more disguised as workers of light than most people realize. Maybe, almost no one actually has faith in The Father in Heaven. But they all choose Satan, which shows what is in their heart.

[@lickourballs1atatimeok]

@@Matthew6515. even better point

[@pamhemphill660]

I’m in recovery and sober over 44 years! I’m also a retired substance abuse counselor! I really liked his testimony!

[@user-sr1bm8mj5i]

Continue to Pray 🙏 staying safe 🙏 you are going on the right path to recovering ❤️‍🩹🙏. Have a blessed day 🙏

[@genxyzfilterfree]

Agreed

[@B_M_A]

Is it even recovery if it's been 44 years lol

[@saraanderson6615]

It’s always One Day At A Time 🙂

[@user-fu9gm2uz2k]

​​@@B_M_A Yes you are an addict/alcoholic forever We are all one bad day away from relapse.

[@bhuss85]

My son is fighting the battle right now, is good to know someone is standing up for the people on this side of the road, you're an inspiration 😢

[@Tru7000]

My family member also. Its one of the hardest things we've had to face. Praying for your family 🙏🏿

[@LouieMcGood-ef6ud]

Open border joe Biden drugs pouring in the country. Now people are crying about it.

[@MelModica]

I don’t want to scare you but please never leave the addict alone, my nephew died at 22 last year and the whole family knew he was battling addiction and he was left alone too much, it needs to be a family effort and emergency do whatever you can. I cry almost everyday over the loss of my nephew, the pain is almost unbearable at times.

[@ksjdunstan1]

My 19 yo son is too. I wish you peace

[@brandonrumley8322]

I WILL KEEP YOUR SON IN MY PRAYERS AND WOULD BE WILLING TO TALK TO HIM ABOUT WHATEVER HE WANTS TO BECAUSE I ALSO HAVE HAD THE DEVILS GRASP ON MY SOUL AND I HAVE BEEN THROUGH HELL ALSO BUT BY THE GRACE OF GOD I HAVE BEEN CLEAN FOR 3 YRS NOW AND IF I CAN REACH INTO THE DARKNESS OF HELL AND PULL OUT ANOTHER SOUL AND SAVE THEM THEN THAT IS WHAT WILL BE GODS WILL FOR ME AND WHY HE SAVED ME SO I WILL BE PRAYING FOR HIS AND REMEMBER THAT DONT ENABLE HIM BUT ALSO DONT ALLOW HIM TO BE IN HELLS DARKNESS ALONE LET HIM KNOW THAT YOU WILL BE RIGHT OUTSIDE OF THE DARKNESS BUT HE HAS TO BE THE ONE THAT HAS TO STEP OUT OF IT GOD SPEED

[@naimahmcmillan1194]

Jelly Roll really showed what true compassion for human life looks life. What a blessing ❤

[@s.m.h2158]

👏

[@MzBluMagoo]

This man will always have a little spot in my heart. I met him in 2015, when he was living out of his van and had yet to meet his gorgeous wife. To see how far he has come and where he is now, is absolutely amazing. This speech of his…It’s a heart piercer, it’ll make you get you in your feels..This is what we need, people like Jelly Roll to speak up for those that don’t have the courage.

[@jdotpodoubleu5482]

Or the platform

[@gb3450]

Did he sell you drugs, try to get you addicted to drugs or was he using drugs? Guy sings great... But has hurt a lot of people. Glad he didn't get you addicted along his way to becoming rich.

[@ShindlersFiist]

​@gb3450 lol probably

[@MzBluMagoo]

@@gb3450 I’ve never touched any drugs and I can look beyond someone’s faults..

[@StayPositive-sd8op]

@@gb3450 so true

[@VaughnRipley]

Senator Van Hollen's testimony includes the story of our daughter, Trinity, who died a few weeks ago after taking a pill she thought was percocet (1:38:52 into the video). This epidemic is killing our children and we need to do something about it. My wife and I are going to do everything we can to help raise awareness and be advocates for people living with addiction and families that are dealing with the loss of a loved one to overdose. #Fentanyl #OnePillCanKill 💜💜💜

[@superstitiouspre-literatep9730]

Sorry for your loss❤

[@tuffy40]

My God I am so extremely sorry. My heart breaks for you & your family. Stay strong!♡!♡!

[@jkstubbington]

I’m so so sorry for your loss. I made sure to forward to the given time point to hear about your daughter.

[@tonywilson5896]

Sorry to hear about your Daughter and prayers to you and your Family.

[@user-dz3lb3tm4y]

Her name and story is now part of history, and her soul is helping change the world on this topic , a soldier in the fight to wake up the world....this is history in the making for sure, and will be watched and felt by many....Trinity and all the others, now count...their voices are getting heard. ...I'm sorry for the hit to your hearts and souls....

[@mimsboy1170]

I couldn't imagine the feeling he has from sitting there after being in court his whole life but this is a different court, very proud of him

[@shelbyw5431]

I have been sober for almost 4 years, and this craziness of fentanyl definitely is one thing that keeps me sober! And I've never been one into the whole government mess even though I've been curious about it but this is the first time watching this much of anything! And I'm sure I'm not the only one thanks to Jelly Roll!!! ❤❤❤

[@user-fu9gm2uz2k]

My man !! Keep on trucking 💪🏻!!

[@aprilboyd6000]

Yes

[@user-fk7dx1sk2l]

Yes❤❤❤❤😂😂😂😂

[@courtneyratliff3684]

Will see who truly digs behind the purpose of this video

[@jen.2102]

I bet this is Jelly Rolls most defining moment yet. Anyone could have been there, but he is the real deal. He truly loves his fans, all people, more than any other artist I can almost guarantee

[@debraslagle8907]

Honest, transparent, just the right length, passionate. Thank you, Jason DeFord. I hope someone listened. You have earned the right to be heard. May you continue to be used to make this world a better place.

[@craigsaimes4063]

I guarantee that those in Congress heard his words loud and clear. It was not words from a suit and tie. And if they did not hear what he had to say will speak volumes because it will show what we already know. Our government does not listen to the people who they are supposed to represent

[@user-fk7dx1sk2l]

Yes❤❤❤❤😂

[@DeanneGaglio]

My name is Deanne and I am a resident of San Francisco for the last 21 years, I have lost a husband and a brother to the tragedy of fentanyl, as well as countless friends and loved ones. Normally I do not pay attention to politics unless it's something that really grabs my attention. The devastation of this epidemic not only grabs me but is in my face daily! I have taken the time to watch this entire conference and reposted it in an effort to reach as many as possible. I am personally more than grateful and genuinely moved by the compassion and commitment to this war on fentanyl that each one of you have expressed. I believe that if we are going to win this, the devotion we each share will have to reach every corner, every culture and every level of humanity. But we all know that it takes signatures to make it happen. Thank u "Jellyroll" for being our voice! Thank you for your bravery to speak out and advocate for so many who aren't able to. The voice of those who are no longer here, the voice of us who cry out, and the voices of those who don't even realize they want or need help yet. You are our angel. Also, Thank you to the law enforcement who hold strong, time and time and time again, day after day even when it's breaking you down on the inside. You still show up. U are heros! I ABSOLUTELY agree with all you said. It is important to recognize the vast wave of trauma that this disease spreads. In order to put the ball back in our court we have to be smarter and faster...... When a weed gets in your garden, you don't clip it's stems to get rid of it, you pull it from the roots. I think that this bill will give us the opportunity to do just that. I don't normally vote but I will certainly check the upcoming ballots because this is something we cannot afford to be silent about. This drug and the people who promote it have absolutely no respect for ANY quality of life. They rob us everyday of memories that will never be made and life that will never be experienced every time a life is lost. I am confident that we have what it takes to take back control of the situation with representatives like you on the front lines fighting for us. THANK YOU from San Francisco......

[@alexandradvega2000]

Hi from San jose . I also lost my son 2019 😢he was only 21.. a " friend" gave him that pill..

[@user-fk7dx1sk2l]

So sorry 4 ur loss😭😭😭😭

[@tinaknutsen]

@@alexandradvega2000 I’m sorry for the loss of your son. I lost my uncle and 3 other friends in the last 2 years. Prior to that I was constantly hearing about a human being dying from fentanyl. It is a reality that more lives will be lost, more stories will be told that no human beings should have tell and suffer.

[@rubydawn1]

and its spreading I live in Canada they just declared a state of emergency this week in Bellview Ontario. They had 23 overdoses in 2 days. In Montreal 175 deaths in 2023.

[@heathermcalpine4209]

Go Jelly! Fighting for us little people that feel we have no voice!!! ❤

[@karenellingson8205]

It restores my faith a little tiny bit in Congress to hear this testimony. I lost a daughter to fentanyl several years ago. One pill she thought was Xanax was contaminated with fentanyl. She was not a drug addict. A "friend" gave it to her because she was anxious about her job. An issue I have had always with this discussion is that all deaths are referred to as overdoses. There is no judgement here, but people are dying because of one pill, middle schoolers are dying because of one pill...people who use a number of drugs routinely who would never "overdose and die" on their respective drugs are dying because of one pill or hit or whatever...this should be considered an epidemic, a public health epidemic that should be given the full weight of government...cartels, China, the border....narcan in all schools, public education, there has to be a massive effort on all fronts...

[@RayZavala-Chosen]

Sorry for the Loss, blessings.

[@tracyrobison]

So very sorry for your loss. There are so many stories like this. Ppl that are not even drug addicts are taking it or giving it without knowing.

[@kimberlybe6811]

❤

[@mandamendenhall4367]

I am so so sorry for your loss. 🙏🏼

[@DjWesRolan]

I lost a very dear friend the exact same way

[@sunnymallory]

What a great speech!!!! It made me cry. I hope they listened

[@JNet-fv9dt]

And do what? Make drugs illegal? Because they already are. There’s nothing the people in that room can do to stop drug addicts and dealers from doing what they do.

[@katherinebragg9166]

I cried too

[@Llkolii]

Addiction is a mental health issue. If we treat mental health we will reduce addiction. There are many solutions, making drugs illegal only puts drugs in criminal hands and increases the danger in every sense. Please educate yourself @@JNet-fv9dt

[@themasterninja110]

​@@JNet-fv9dtthere's plenty they can do. You just hav3 to kno2 how to do it.

[@dpurp6]

Closing the border is the first step, yet it's wide open to bring drugs to the dealers to sell to addicts. What's your point again?@@JNet-fv9dt

[@lorrainemarquez6051]

JellyRoll speaks and sings his story. I've listened to his music going on 4 years. If our political leaders listen to his music, they will find his testamony in his songs. He has helped many fans who were on drugs just by his music. He sings from his heart and is an amazing song writer and one of the best stars in the industry.

[@dreamreapersofficialyoutub6731]

His music sucks imo

[@user-fk7dx1sk2l]

No music good❤❤❤❤🎉😊

[@cruisinonaduck]

I agree totally what you're saying. I only came across Jellyroll well listening to Jesse Howard ( Nu Breed) His songs also speak truth about addiction and I get goosebumps. When I listen to Jesse Howard I feel his words and they hit deep. I am overwhelmed with this video finally getting attention it deserves. This can't be ignored anymore. I pray Government starts taking addiction seriously.

[@JamesHealis-kz9gd]

I knew the first time I hear this man he had a gift of reaching out in the wind and grabbing ahold of lost souls through music. Jelly has just raised the bar

[@mattburch9387]

I got chills and started to cry all at the same time because we need more of this to show what it does and how badly it's affecting are community's

[@Trybalone21]

Same

[@ChiTownRed]

Same here, my friend .. chills and tears ❤️🙏🏻🤟🏼

[@dpurp6]

We love You! 'NEED A FAVOR' & 'SAVE ME' are some of my top favorite songs, also playing at Football games now. God Bless you!

[@sandralybrand9425]

​@@dpurp6Those 2 songs hooked me at 76! The more I learn about him the more I like him! He's wonderful and very talented ❤❤❤

[@user-fk7dx1sk2l]

❤❤❤❤😅😅😅

[@thomaswyrick4246]

I am paralyzed from the chest down now do to IV drug use. I have been clean for 16 months now. Your music got me through a really hard time in my life. Thank you for being an inspiration to a lot of people. We love you Jelly Roll

[@deliajones9541]

I'm praying for you!

[@evanschmidlin6321]

Keep up the good fight, proud of you for being strong and staying positive man

[@danabergeron111]

My prayers for you fam❤

[@judymelchert3966]

He was a fantastic speaker and people will listen. It's awesome seeing him turn his life around and wants to make changes in this world. Let it roll Jelly I'm proud of you ! Your voice will be heard and young people will hear you

[@jessicagrover402]

Never did I think when I heard “Save Me” by Jellyroll on Facebook I’d seem him making real change. As a recovering heroin addict with almost 8 years clean I felt this man’s music. The longer I watched him and followed him I realized he’s a genuine soul. His wife is incredible, his team, his kids. This makes my heart so happy. I’ve been to a million concerts in my life. Every single time I’ve been to a jellyroll concert I genuinely cry like a baby. Congress needs to listen to this man. Fentanyl is killing my generation and the generation behind me. This fentanyl doesn’t compare to ANYTHING the world has seen. Something has to be done. When he says “Fentanyl will make the Sackler family look like saints”…that’s FACTS. If you’ve never been exposed or affected by this opioid crisis be grateful. This crisis goes way farther than most people could ever know. Jellyroll and Bunnie thank you for all you do. I pray something changes sooner than later. ❤❤

[@0703azgirl]

And ladies and gentlemen this is what walking in love looks like. Care and compassion for others and speaking up for them.

[@interiorwellnessdesignbymi8604]

Thank you Jerry Roll for being a living example of actual proof that one human being can change their life and destiny and help others so deep in addiction and the dark see some light ❤

[@jessietiny7927]

This was truly emotional❤ Your a blessing for being in the position to be so impactful. Not only with your music but for getting people to connect on a personal level and getting a whole room to conversate like caring individuals. You have stepped into a position that took bravery and a courageous mind set to step up in that setting, share your personal experiences and impact those we need help from. If for some reason we can't get their help there has to be another way. You have a voice to build a foundation to start change. I commend you and am so proud to have you as our spokesmen! We need you and our children need a voice out there strong enough to impact the adults that have power to change generational drug cycles. We need a way to address and give tools to our youth to understand what this drug is doing. Stay safe, Strong and Healthy drink good water and clear your head every night before bed. You have to take care of and be there for you first to help us!

[@elijahdavis3306]

My little sister is on fentanyl I'm scared of losing her everyday. She even knows she has family and friends that care alot about her. I pray to the Creator every day she goes through with getting help. But how can you help a person who doesn't want to be helped.😢

[@edsnider3884]

All you can do is love them anyway. And make sure they always know it. And be ready to help when they are ready, if they ever are.

[@johnaspect481]

Thank you Jelly Roll!! I struggled with addiction, My Older sister is battling it now and it hurts me more seeing her go through it. You gave us a voice, and for that we cannot thank you enough..

[@mmmmmm2013]

Deepest thank you to Jelly Roll. Your determination and talent in your music puts you in the spotlight and you are using it in the best way possible, to help others, we must all help spread this video.

[@donaldkerr3080]

That was one of the best openings that I have ever heard. Thank you Jelly!!!. Now let's see how the members react and if they ask him questions or just skip him because they don't want to know.

[@loudog3998]

I am born and raised in antioch tn just like jelly says in his songs its hard to make it out at 31 i am still in this mindset everyday is a battle seeing and hearing how jason finally made it warms my cold cold soul he taught me about prayer been listening for 10 years since before waylon and willie Damn I am really in tears right now

[@damngina6596]

They could not have chosen a better person to speak on this. JellyRoll THANKYOU FROM THE DEEPEST PARTS OF MY SOUL for not just becoming successful and forgetting about the little people. But Instead choosing to use yourself and your platform to not just raise awareness but to go before the Only ones that can TRULY start the process of making things change. I can't imagine the courage it took to go in front of some of the most powerful people in our country and speak THE TRUTH. I love you and may God always surround you and your family with love light and protection. I will also be praying for your daughter's mother. I hope she will one day find the strength to let the habit go and be a part of her daughter's life in the most important ways. You're not just a man you are a beautiful soul, a rare gem in this world. God didn't bless you with your success just to be rich, he very clearly has an even bigger plan for you then just stardom. I've been clean for 5 years now and I shouldn't even be alive today with all the things my addiction put me through. You are not just a man that talks the talk, you walk the walk and you do it with your chest out and head high. Thankyou ❤

[@jprice276]

I lost my little brother to fentanyl poisoning on January 16, 2018 (Laurel, DE). He was 25 years young! Rest in Peace Dakota Andrew Price!

[@jazzeeeecrock]

Sorry for your loss 😢

[@Wick410]

Thank you Jelly Roll! The amount of damage that stuff has done to me my family my friends is unimaginable. Good too see people with a platform actually using it for good

[@chriselsey4021]

Everyday is a struggle for a recovering addict my daughter has been clean for 1 year and I know she struggles every day I am proud of her I thank God everyday she is here with us for another day jelly rolls speech touch my heart and I'm sure it will for other parents out there going through the same thing.

[@amandajennings8902]

This is someone we can look up to. He is shining his light and spreading his love! We should all be as bold as this man! Jellyroll we love you and your family!

[@RayZavala-Chosen]

Jelly Roll is making history. Musicians need to take heed and learn from his sacrifice. Jelly Roll took the steps forward and even shared a real personal tragedy with the world. I respect this Man, and i believe that he is a force unseen, and has yet to flourish into the leader he is destined to become. FENTANYL needs to be reckoned with and all the people who maliciously choose to produce and traffic this poisonous drug need to be dealt with as terrorists. They know they are causing death and terror amongst the people of our communities,and still deliberately continue to plan and maneuver their illicit drug trades. Jelly Roll, i have love for You Brother. I am also going to join You in the Cause against Fentanyl. Family First, Rise Up!

[@melissaselvig8720]

100% Agree!!

[@Nick1994H]

If you think he's making history Twisted Sister would like a word. It's amazing what he's doing but not the first

[@craigsaimes4063]

​@@Nick1994Hcan't be a comparison actually in today's world it is a lot worse but still props to D Snyder

[@weedblaze9288]

Nothing gonna happen, hes not doing a dam thing

[@billysunday7507]

Right , just dog and pony show....also junkies are weak people​@@weedblaze9288

[@pyro_mania]

This is exactly why I buy every album Jelly Roll puts out and wear his shirts, hoodies and letterman jackets at least a few times a week. Jelly Roll speaks for me and for so many others who have struggled with addictions or those of us who have loved ones who have struggled with or died from their addictions. ❤ We addicts just have a disease but once we recover- recovery looks different for each of us but we all hold one very powerful thing in common because once we find recovery we are the most powerful people capable of changing the entire world. We are smart, beautiful people who CAN & WILL bring about the changes we need in society. We are stronger than most and have been through the ringer and for once we feel heard. Thank you Jason. ❤

[@myssicesanek]

I'm sober 782 days today and I pray I could find a job where I can stand up for change! To fight for the lives of addicts who aren't strong enough to fight for themselves! To be a voice and get thru to those who don't understand the struggle and be part of the solution! Hooray to those not giving up and working hard to make change! #fuckfentanyl #wedorecover

[@justingilbert3171]

I lost my mother in August 2023 to a fentanyl overdose. Jellyroll is a beacon of voice that needed to be heard. Its no lie we all know someone who has overdosed and or passed away to this crisis. Multiple things needs to change. And this is a teastament of what action can happen.

[@karenmegert5872]

I am so sorry for your loss. ❤

[@bwilde75]

I'm so so sorry

[@beckystjohn3011]

Praying for you and your family now, God help everyone going through this horrible nightmare and those that are hooked to drugs, praying that they get off and get help right away! My family member was given the same drug in the hospital and almost didn't live from that one small amount, it's no joke!

[@jamienunnally8091]

So sorry for your loss

[@MattrickFrost]

Sorry for your loss. Im a Fentanyl OD survivor. Im lucky to be here for my kids. It changed my life forever.

[@mattburch9387]

Jelly I'm lost for words you took them to church and to school all at the same time truly greatness 💯 🙏 you should be able to run this country I know people like us can't but you should ❤ much love keep up the greatness 💯

[@MelModica]

Thank you Jelly Roll for speaking out! Millions of young people are dying every day in this country including my 22 year old nephew who died In December of 2022! The pain of losing a child is unbearable and this country needs to wake up, this should be top priority to stop these evil low lives you are killing our children. Our children are in danger! I pray dear Heavenly Father put a stop to this insanity! To everyone that has lost someone to fentanyl my condolences and I am so sorry for your loss, I know your pain and we will never recover we will only learn to cope, dear lord give us strength against this evil and devastation 🙏🙏🙏

[@user-rt7rv6nu6o]

Such a child of God. This is Redemption and you are redeemed. What an example of a real man. Soulful, but moreover, spirit-filled.❤❤

[@JudyEarl1371]

Lost my father in mid 2021 to Fentanyl, listed as an overdose, in which was an enormous surprise. He was found in a sleeping position in his bed, not found by a coroner until 11 in the evening, in which i still dont know how long he was deceased there. I live every day since with a broken heart missing him and everything he did for everyone. He was amazing and fentanyl stole him. 😢

[@livea3596]

@JudyEarl1371 So sorry for your loss

[@tammybarber4209]

Blessings ♥️🙏

[@park7326]

TY Jelly Roll for this powerful perspective and testimony! 👏

[@rossome3043]

Thanks Jason!

[@user-jj5km7op9k]

Amen amen thank you

[@danfort4038]

JELLY ROLLS CONVICTIONS SHOULD BE EXPONGED! HE SHOULD BE ABLE TO BRING HIS SONGS AND VOICE TO THE WHOLE WORLD WITHOUT BOUNDARIES!

[@dean9327]

Merdenz gold Bar is involved in the fentenal trade, wants border open as that's easier route

[@ThatRepublicanHippieChick]

My big brother the other half of my soul died due to FENTANYL TOXICITY and I was the one to find him . I'm 36 years and I just want to thank Jelly Roll from the bottom of my heart. He gets it . God bless this man. I deal with a ridiculous case of ptsd bc of this this means the world to me ❤

[@user-fk7dx1sk2l]

❤❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏💯😇

[@ThatRepublicanHippieChick]

@@user-fk7dx1sk2l just saw this, thank you ❤️ at one point I truly believed I'd be stuck in grief for life. I can now see light and fully believe it's bc of all the little prayers and thoughts to God just like this God bless you and thank you for reading and just thinking of me 🙏 ❤️

[@nannyjenniferbell5912]

Thank you

[@dannishoemake731]

Jelly, Always making me tear up. Much love n respect.

[@deborahwhit9583]

But jello wiggles 😂

[@MarkSmith-qk2rl]

@@deborahwhit9583why do you democrats always have to HATE !

[@rbae]

​@@MarkSmith-qk2rlYou missed the entire point - this is a bipartisan issue...nothing about their comment sparked "Democrat." People like you are un-American and divide the country for no reason ​@MarkSmith-qk2rl

[@user-fu9gm2uz2k]

​@@MarkSmith-qk2rlhes right This is a bipartisan issue .. The above comment is coming from a sick person Pray for them 🙏🏻

[@user-fk7dx1sk2l]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@lizsalazar449]

Jelly Roll I see so much of my nephew Zachary in you. He was in juvenile detention around 13. And has been in and out since then. My sisters death really affected him. And he has so much pain guilt shame inside of him. I pray every day that he finds his way and that he makes it another day. I absolutely love your story and everything you do to give back. May you and your family be blessed.

[@tammybarber4209]

Blessings ♥️🙏

[@Watchin-n-Learnin]

🫂

[@honeybadgerusa5689]

Im so damn proud of you and Bunnie, too!!! They have truly come full circle! Theyve got their own personal and spiritual testimonies, and now their testimony on the hill!!! I just cant imagine whats going on in Jellys head - for him to look back at where he came from, all the obstacles hes faced and eventually overcame, to now being invited to be an active part in a congressional hearing on the hill! Wow, way to go, yall!

[@wordswithyoda6360]

I continue to be so extremely impressed by Jason DeFord aka Jelly Roll. He is so intelligent, eloquent, and a true champion of the people! An absolute credit to himself, his family, and our country. What an extraordinary human being!!

[@johnnylafayette]

Love you jelly roll. Mad respect man!!!

[@Spiritchaser649]

Good job jelly roll. I lost my niece September23 after being clean 6 yrs. She was even working as a drug counselor. She took a pill for a migraine that was laced with fentanyl.we miss her terribly

[@Shadele1969]

I’m so sorry for your loss 😢❤

[@MegaMr46]

I’m sorry to hear that.

[@thaimperial97]

Odamn...soo sorry to hear this. Ive lost soo many friends and family to this drug. Even struggle with addiction to it myself...starting from taking prescription pain killers prescribed for a back injury. Once youre addicted, they(big pharma) doesnt gaf wht happens

[@mamavonn]

Im so sorry for your loss. I cant even imagine. Can I ask how are legal normal medications getting laced? Like how is a headache or migraine medicine have fentynl in it? Can we not trust things bought from the store? Or do things get accidentally laced? Thank you for sharing your story. My heart goes out to all.

[@tannershanksftw]

I'm going to guess that she took a pain killer for her migraine (probably a perc) ​@@mamavonn

[@EmmaLeighMarieee]

Thank you JELLY ROLL I appreciate you speaking for those who are not being heard!!! You speak for me Jelly Roll! Ive followed you since youve started your music, i love you!!! ❤️

[@hixxyted1244]

What a man jelly roll is! The passion in his voice ❤❤❤

[@Themoosky2077]

Lost my sister to fentanyl last year. She left a son behind. This has to stop.

[@user-fk7dx1sk2l]

True🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😞

[@derekveech966]

Getting goosebumps and my eyes are starting to leak hearing him tell his story

[@rachellaurent4394]

You definitely have a gift of words. Whether you're singing or speaking. Great job.

[@lifewithfartun3726]

This is the one. Jelly Roll is living proof that no matter what you did in your past, you can turn it around for the better. He is now using his voice to speak up for those who no longer have one, and encouraging others to learn from his previous choices and not repeat them. It shows in his albums, songs, and his charity towards others.

[@missyjoyner6784]

Thanks for having Jason deform aka jelly roll , speaking on behalf of myself was put on pain killer meds yrs ago, I have come a long way ,luckily I'm not dead! But now almost 60 I still feel horrible from effects of addiction! It's absolutely horrific, takes many yrs to feel some what normal 😕 😔 I used self discipline, but i will never feel right again

[@toomanycactus3138]

when the guy mentioned following money and data all the politicians looked personally insulted 😂

[@maybeitsyou1317]

Well proposing a violation of the rights of people who aren't convicted of a crime or anything should make anyone look insulted. Well anyone that cares about their rights. Besides there is no need for that if they just stop the supply alls good. Problem is the unspoken truth. The government makes huge bank over allowing a certain amount of drugs into the country. The war on drugs is really the war to maintain the status quo. If drugs simply ceased to exist tommorow that would leave roughly 350k federal agents out of a job. Can't have that. More to it as well, but you get the idea. Government isn't gonna solve this problem. Government caused this problem.

[@user-fk7dx1sk2l]

😅😅😅😅😅

[@caullinsmith6210]

Jellyroll is what this country needs. this man sings with power and honor and he speaks the same. this man knows far more than many may think, he speaks clearly and in a way that EVERYBODY knows what he is saying. He does not speak in politics, He does not speak in a way that only another politician knows, the man can connect and be understood by EVERYBODY. This man should be on the front line of the solution to the crisis in this country, I believe with him this country get overcome these issues

[@cclovelacegrace]

Amazing! Thank you Jelly Roll. God keeps putting your videos in front of me for a reason. As someone that suffered for many years with heroin addiction it is such a blessing and a lesson to all of us to use our past for helping people . ❤❤

[@user-rq2wc3hr9v]

When the most respectable man at a senate hearing has face tattoos.... 2024

[@user-fk7dx1sk2l]

❤❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏😇😇😇💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥💯👑

[@kerritrouble3473]

Jellyroll should be heard every where on this subject! Thank you for speaking for those of us who can’t!

[@AgnesWestover-cz9re]

Praying for encouragement in these endeavors, to all involved.

[@craazybitch1961]

AMEN..... straight from the ♥️

[@richflav2184]

Thanx jelly roll for speaking for all who can't.

[@AllieBFromTN]

Thank you Jelly Roll.. this is such an important topic!!

[@BnRTribe]

Im so proud of Jelly Roll and his wife daughter and this is powerful

[@user-ht2dd6st1b]

Thank you for testifying bro

[@406whiteboy]

Jelly spoke brilliantly and with integrity. It was nice to see Tester and Daines from Montana show him respect. I have personally met Jason and heard his music first in 2003 when he was a teen. I think Mr. Jelly Roll should receive a full pardon like Merle Haggard for his dedication to charity and change.

[@31mbur]

this is an odd timeline we’re in

[@Kuulihn]

Facts I play Fortnite and watch politics!

[@user-fk7dx1sk2l]

Yes

[@Debra17]

My heart truly aches, feeling the pain so many of us are experiencing. The losses we have suffered are beyond heartbreaking. May God Bless each and every one of you dealing with this unbearable pain 🙏🏼💜🙏🏼 And May God Bless our loved ones who left this earth too soon 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@thecramernation1640]

We do feel heard through to you jelly I use to be that person I struggle everyday from addiction it’s been 4 years from fentanyl coke and everything else I love you so much and support everything you have saved my life and so soothing to have people like us just being heard and taking any steps forward on this

[@bridykes9986]

Good for you hun ❤🤘🫶👍🏻👏🏼🪙🤘

[@AlliWritesNow]

Mr. Deford aka Jelly Roll knocked it out of the park!

[@personaldanceparty5518]

Jelly’s story is so important.. and we are at a time we need to see congress do something for us more then ever

[@personaldanceparty5518]

This is GREAT to see..

[@0hffs]

More importantly that he is a regular white man who could have continued to be uneducated but became educated enough to know that all of this is wrong.

[@martymcyourflysdown6872]

Open your eyes, Congress members are all corrupt multi millionaires. They don’t care about you or me, Actually they encouraged the “epidemic” in the start. MK Naomi, Project Medication…All planned out by the US government. You think getting everyone addicted to opiates and then setting up expensive “treatment centers” with 99% fail rates..Was a coincidence?

[@user-fk7dx1sk2l]

Yes🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@Bree-fz4gy]

🥺from his heart

[@patricianewman1034]

Absolutely

[@vickianderson816]

Go Jelly!!! What a heartfelt message. I hope it gets through!!

[@x00zysagex]

This man is more of a blessing to this world, every day

[@explorewithme602]

True❤

[@marysarvino3505]

Amen 🙏

[@tammycarlockrealtor5324]

Honestly. As an American I am kind of tired each representative always getting a plug in to say “because of the other side of the aisle”. It’s as if every time they speak, it’s setting thd public up to choose a side. When really, we just want to hear the facts and their opinions on how we can correct issues. Sooooo much time gets wasted on unnecessary “issues”. So when an important issue comes up, why can’t they just have a conversation and come to a meeting of the minds. The blame game plugs are so annoying when a serious issue is on the table!

[@seymourbutts4654]

The two party system is obviously broken .

[@southerncorps6918]

Jason 🪼🙄, explained it perfectly- but I think the concept of “WE THE PEOPLE” “Voiceless” flew over the heads of our “Made” , I mean “elected” politicians, I mean Law MaKeRs- 😂

[@lauriebrown2858]

We the public have to take back our country these congress members are so corrupt on both sides. We need to show these politicians that we are the United States. Not the corporations.

[@Hndsomehubby]

Well I agree with you then bob menendez has to make sure to say it’s coming in thru legal ports of entry, as if there’s no way it coming thru some random open boarder. give me a break

[@sabinereynaudsf]

@@Hndsomehubby Those are the facts, over 90% of it is seized at Ports of entry. Only a small amount comes trough some random point. You need to accept reality. The inconvenient truth is that with or without illegal migration the drugs would come into the country. Brought in by US citizens working for the cartels.

[@victoriaallemond3911]

My man Jelly.. Continue to be great

[@marysarvino3505]

I agree

[@kristenboguewiseman5791]

This man amazes me!! Truly an American hero!!

[@jennifermichael7359]

Thank you jelly roll. You are our voice of the voiceless. You are not just a dumb song writer. You are a hope of inspiration and your music saved my life. I was too afraid to try fetty cause of all the deaths I had witnessed from fetty overdoses. I'm glad that i haven't tried it yet cause you never know what tomorrow may bring. As of today I have almost 2 years clean. I met you at Dudley's tattoo shop in Columbus Ohio i think it was 2014-2015 you was living in your van still says that time. I loved all of your music from the begining. I knew that you would make something of your life and I'm proud to have been there since the begining. Thank you Jelly Roll for this because you understand and been there. Much love Jennifer.

[@ipawdmaster]

I am a recovering addict hearing them talk about the wieght of fentanyl thats so in accurate 2 grams of fentanyl is not alot to a user especially someone thats been dependent on opiates for a long time it also depends what kind form how much cut and etc. I changed my life and it was the hardest thing i ever did 🙏

[@anitabushman7944]

Iam so proud to see him there speaking His level of compassion does not come cheap !!!!

[@suestrong9959]

totally enjoyed this and their effort!

[@GRANDPAWOOODOGGY]

The doctors had me an Oxsee cotton 120 mg a day with Xanax for 20 years last October 23 I quit cold turkey and I’m clean today

[@jamiedebra3493]

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 praise the Lord!! congratulations 🎉

[@carolcollins6243]

If you’re taking a Rx opioid for pain-for the right reason as needed-then you were never not clean. Your body and brain responded to the drug just as everyone’s bodies respond to the drug, but you were not guilty of being a drug addict.

[@Bmill257]

Congrats on your sobriety! Xanax is one of the hardest drugs to come off of not to mention could be fatal quitting cold turkey I can’t imagine how hard it must’ve been and you did it!!! That’s something to be very proud of hell I’m so proud of you and so happy to be able to tell you that you’re a superhuman❤👏🏼

[@vincentbbrody]

That's impressive. Two hard ones to kick for sure.

[@marieboyle6183]

Jelly! You and Bunnie never back down! Your both amazing! Thank you from my heart ❤❤❤

[@mammiec.douglas3465]

God bless.

[@jackiekorner5892]

Thank you 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@stevefischer197]

Very well said! Much respect!