kk.Jelly Roll Signs $10 Million Netflix Deal for 7-Episode Series Chronicling Raw Rise from Streets to Stardom
Nashville, Tennessee – January 18, 2026
Jelly Roll has officially signed a $10 million deal with Netflix for a powerful 7-episode limited series that will chronicle his remarkable career and unflinchingly personal life story — from the darkest corners of Nashville streets to becoming one of the most emotionally resonant and genre-defying voices in modern music.
The announcement, confirmed today by Netflix and the artist’s team, marks Jelly Roll’s most ambitious media project to date. Titled Jelly Roll: Save Me (working title), the series is set to premiere in 2027 and promises an intimate, no-holds-barred portrait of transformation, resilience, and radical honesty.
The project traces Jelly Roll’s full arc:
- His early days in Nashville, Tennessee — armed with little more than raw talent, hard-earned street wisdom, and an unfiltered commitment to truth
- Years shaped by instability, incarceration, addiction, and cycles that once seemed impossible to escape
- The underground grind of mixtapes, online platforms, and grassroots fan communities where he blended hip-hop confessionals with Southern storytelling and country emotion
- The slow, hard-fought rise to mainstream recognition — challenging industry expectations, blurring genre lines, and refusing to sanitize his past for mass appeal
Rather than focusing on overnight success or awards, the series centers on gradual redemption earned through consequence, reflection, and relentless self-work. It explores how Jelly Roll placed his most painful chapters at the heart of his art — turning trauma into anthems that resonate far beyond music charts.
“Jelly Roll didn’t hide his story — he weaponized it,” a Netflix spokesperson said. “This series isn’t about fame. It’s about what happens when someone refuses to let their past define them — and instead turns it into purpose.”
Viewers can expect:
- Never-before-seen archival footage from early mixtape days, prison reflections, and raw pre-fame moments
- Exclusive interviews with Jelly Roll, his wife Bunnie XO, family members, longtime collaborators, and industry figures
- Deeply personal reflections on addiction, fatherhood, forgiveness, and the daily choice to stay sober and present
Early reactions from those who’ve seen preview material are calling it “the most authentic artist documentary in years” and “a masterclass in turning pain into power.”
Raised and rooted in Nashville — a city built on musical tradition but often resistant to outsiders — Jelly Roll’s unconventional rise initially limited his opportunities. Yet that same refusal to fit neatly into one genre became the foundation of his authenticity and massive appeal. The series follows this evolution closely, showing how his unapologetic storytelling ultimately forced the industry to make room for a new kind of voice.
In a moment when Jelly Roll’s influence has grown far beyond music — inspiring recovery communities, mental health conversations, and fans who see their own struggles in his lyrics — this Netflix series arrives as both celebration and confrontation.
One man. One story. No filter.
When Jelly Roll premieres on Netflix in 2027, it won’t just tell the rise of an artist — it will show the brutal, beautiful truth of what it really takes to save yourself.
And millions will be watching. 🎤💔🔥
