Jelly Roll
This celebrity goo was created by Scott Hardie.
This goo was worth a point in October 2026.
publication date: Saturday, October 24, 2026 (part of October 2026)
category: 
Music
clue: It wasn't a piece of cake for this Tennessean ex-con to break into hip hop, as his breakthrough finally came after 20 years of feeling like he just needed a favor.
explanation: Jason DeFord, known by his stage name Jelly Roll, started recording music in 2003 but didn't achieve fame until 2022 with hit singles including "Need a Favor." more…
intended difficulty: very easy
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Richard Slominsky, and Stan Iwanchuk
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