Jelly Roll Takes Shots at Trump During Kimmel Guest Hosting Gig
The Nashville rapper didn't hold back when he had the late-night stage to himself.

Jelly Roll stepped into the guest host chair at Jimmy Kimmel Live and decided to use his platform for some unsolicited health advice aimed squarely at Donald Trump. The Tennessee rapper opened up with a self-deprecating jab about his own weight before pivoting to the former president, making a point about fitness that landed somewhere between comedy and commentary.
It's classic late-night fare—celebrity takes a swing at a polarizing public figure while the audience eats it up. Jelly Roll's been leaning into his redemption narrative for a minute now, so the pivot from punchline to preacher about physical wellness tracks with where he's positioned himself.
Whether you think it's funny or forced probably depends on your whole vibe around the man. But that's the gig when you get handed the keys to a major late-night platform—you're expected to swing.
Read the full story at Billboard → https://www.billboard.com/culture/tv-film/jelly-roll-trump-jab-jimmy-kimmel-live-1236323705/
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