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Jelly Roll Debuts Unrecognizable Clean-Shaven Look
24 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Jelly Roll shaved his beard for the first time in a decade.
- He appeared clean-shaven at a Tennessee Titans game.
- The singer joked he used his beard to hide weight gain.
Jelly Roll, real name Jason Bradley DeFord, has surprised fans by revealing a clean-shaven face for the first time in a decade. This significant change marks a departure from his long-standing signature beard.
The "Son of a Sinner" artist recently made a public appearance at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, attending a Tennessee Titans game. He sported a relaxed look, showing support for his hometown team while noticeably absent was his prominent beard.
DeFord, 40, shared that his decision to shave was partly to hide his weight, joking that his beard "was just easier to cover up." He debuted the new look on social media, humorously comparing himself to a ninja turtle and expressing disbelief at his Grammy nomination.
