Country music star Jelly Roll embarks on a 18-month training journey to prepare for his first 13.1-mile race, crediting his recent visit to the "Tulsa King" set as motivation.
Jason Bradley DeFord, known professionally as Jelly Roll, has set his sights on a half-marathon after completing his first-ever 5K. The 39-year-old country star shared his fitness aspirations with Fox News Digital, revealing that he is currently in the midst of an 18-month training process for the 13.1-mile race.
Jelly Roll's fitness journey received a major boost recently when he visited Sylvester Stallone on the set of the television series "Tulsa King." As the country star arrived, Stallone greeted him with the news that his song, "Halfway to Hell," had reached #1 on Billboard's Country Airplay Chart.
Jelly Roll Sets Ambitious Half-Marathon Goal After First 5K
Elation filled the atmosphere as Jelly Roll exclaimed, "I got my fourth No. 1 today, Sly!" Stallone, holding up four fingers, replied, "Fourth No. 1, unbelievable."
The country music star shared his astonishment, saying, "I woke up on a bus in your parking lot with my fourth No. 1. What a f---ing week."
Jelly Roll Sets Ambitious Half-Marathon Goal After First 5K
Stallone captured the interaction on video and posted it on Instagram, declaring, "Looks like the fantastic singer @jellyroll615 just rolled onto the Tulsa King set!" In the comment section, Jelly Roll expressed his gratitude, writing, "Who would've ever thought I would've celebrated my 4th number one on the set of my favorite show! Love you Sly."
Jelly Roll also shared the video on his Instagram Story, commenting, "I can't believe this happened."
Jelly Roll Sets Ambitious Half-Marathon Goal After First 5K
The country star's appearance on the "Tulsa King" set came shortly after his performance with Eminem at the 2024 CMA Fest. Jelly Roll told Entertainment Tonight that singing "Sing for the Moment" with Eminem in Detroit was a career highlight.
He explained that when Eminem's team reached out, he "couldn't believe it."
Jelly Roll Sets Ambitious Half-Marathon Goal After First 5K
"I thought it was a joke until I met Eminem himself. I thought I was being joked," Jelly Roll said.
He described the moment as "the coolest moment ever" and admitted that he was "giddy like a child" throughout the performance.
Jelly Roll Sets Ambitious Half-Marathon Goal After First 5K
While Jelly Roll was determined to stay calm, his excitement was evident in his performance.
"You could see it all over my performance, just the kid in me," he said. "I thought the camera was off of me. So, as soon as I get through singing, I'm like, ‘Whoa.’ I just let this steamroller out. It's really cool."
Jelly Roll's wife, Bunnie Xo, shared a behind-the-scenes look of the duo meeting Eminem on TikTok.
"When the goat meets THE GOAT," she captioned the video.
Jelly Roll's musical success and fitness journey have inspired countless fans. His determination to achieve his fitness goals, despite his already impressive accomplishments, serves as a testament to his unwavering work ethic and commitment to personal growth.
