Jelly Roll Honored Television Legends with His Performance at the Emmys

Singer Jelly Roll captivated the audience with his moving performance at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, held on September 15, 2024. The singer and rapper from Antioch, Tennessee, performed in honor of television industry legends we lost over the past year, singing his hit song I Am Not Okay during the In Memoriam segment.

Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason Bradley DeFord, gained widespread recognition with his 2022 singles Son of a Sinner and Need a Favor, which secured him a spot at the top of the music scene. With accolades including three CMT Music Awards and the title of New Artist of the Year at the CMA Awards, his performance at the Emmys marked another significant milestone in his career.