Cameron Hanes - Keep Hammering Collective KHC 165 - Jelly Roll
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Dec 23, 2025 
Jelly Roll, the Nashville rapper known for his raw, autobiographical lyrics, shares his inspiring journey of transformation. He discusses his weight loss, the significance of bowhunting, and how his childhood shaped his outlook on life. With humor and vulnerability, Jelly Roll reflects on family values, overcoming addiction, and the importance of faith. They delve into the complexities of fatherhood and the power of believing in others, highlighting how small wins can lead to monumental changes.
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From City Streets To Uncle's Farm
- Jelly Roll grew up between Antioch and his uncle's farm, learning shooting, but his childhood trouble and early incarcerations cut those hunts short.
- He contrasts his father's wholesale meat business with his uncle's entrepreneurship to show different family influences on his life.
Crime, Consequence And Extreme Ownership
- Jelly Roll recounts starting shoplifting at 12, escalated to robbery at 16, and being charged as an adult which shaped his early life.
- He says honesty at his pardon hearing cost him legally but was part of owning his actions and starting change.
Finding Music Inside Prison
- While incarcerated, Jelly Roll built social capital by singing choruses, hosting poker, and entertaining the unit which helped him realize music could be his path.
- He noticed inmates singing his choruses in other units and felt that his songs connected and mattered.