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Nashville, Tennessee – January 19, 2026
In a deeply emotional message that has touched millions, Jelly Roll’s teenage daughter Bailee Ann DeFord has broken her silence to share an update on her father’s health following a sudden and frightening medical emergency that sent the country-rap star to the hospital late last week.
Posting a simple black-and-white photo of herself holding her father’s hand in a hospital room, Bailee wrote:
“Dad’s still fighting, but he’s stable and getting stronger every hour. The doctors are taking good care of him and he’s got the best nurses laughing even when he’s hurting. Thank you to every single person who prayed, sent love, posted messages, and held us up when we were scared. The outpouring has been overwhelming — in the best way. We feel every bit of it. He’s gonna be okay… because y’all won’t let him quit. Love you forever. – Bailee”
The post, which has already garnered millions of likes, shares, and tearful replies within hours, comes after Jelly Roll (Jason DeFord) was rushed to a Nashville-area hospital following a sudden medical episode. While the family has not released specific details about the diagnosis or cause, sources close to the artist confirm it was serious enough to require immediate emergency care and overnight monitoring.
Jelly Roll’s wife, Bunnie XO, had earlier posted a brief update asking for prayers, saying only: “He’s in good hands. We appreciate the love more than words can say.” She has since remained mostly silent to focus on family and his recovery.
The outpouring from fans has been extraordinary. #PrayForJellyRoll and #JellyRollStrong have dominated social media, with thousands sharing personal stories of how Jelly Roll’s music helped them through addiction, loss, depression, and their own health battles. Fellow artists, including Post Malone, Brantley Gilbert, and Ashley McBryde, have publicly sent love and support.
Bailee’s message — raw, grateful, and hopeful — has only deepened the emotional connection fans feel with the family. Many have called it “the most real update we could have asked for,” praising her courage in sharing such a vulnerable moment.
Jelly Roll has built his career on unflinching honesty about his own struggles — addiction, incarceration, pain, redemption — and turning them into anthems that save lives. Now, in his own moment of need, the love he’s given is pouring back in full force.
The family has asked for continued prayers and privacy as recovery continues. No timeline for return to touring or recording has been shared.
One thing is clear from Bailee’s words and the tidal wave of support: Jelly Roll is not fighting alone.
Get well soon, Jelly. The world is holding you up — just like you’ve held so many of us. ❤️🙏
