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Jelly Roll Recalls His Time as a Drug Dealer While Urging Congress to Pass Anti-Fentanyl Legislation

Jelly Roll recalled his own past as a drug dealer while testifying in front of Congress, urging lawmakers to ‘be proactive’ and pass anti-fentanyl legislation.

Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, spoke in front of Congress on Thursday, January 11, urging lawmakers to pass the FEND Off Fentanyl Act. The country singer, who has been open about his own struggles with drug addiction, gave a powerful testimony at the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee’s hearing on Stopping the Flow of Fentanyl. “I pray this message is the beginning of a real change and awareness when it comes to fentanyl and drug addiction in America,” Jelly Roll shared on Instagram after the hearing.

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