Jelly Roll Celebrates Fashion Milestone Thanks To His Massive 200 Lb Weight Loss

By Afouda Bamidele on September 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM EDT

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Luxury brands, get ready! Jelly Roll is prepared to change his wardrobe to match his impressive weight loss transformation!

The sensational singer recently performed at Grace for the World, a live music event held at the Vatican on Saturday, September 13, rocking an all-black ensemble. Fans were more mesmerized by his voice, so he reminded them about his new figure.

Jelly Roll, born Jason Bradley DeFord, has been vocal about his weight loss journey, revealing last year that he lost 110 lbs. He achieved an incredible 200-pound drop by 2025, crediting a healthy diet, exercise, saunas, and more for his transformation.

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Jelly Roll Plans To Buy Luxury Clothing Following His Impressive Transformation

On Monday, September 15, Jelly Roll addressed his recent performance at St. Peter's Square in Vatican City on Instagram. He shared two pictures of himself posing in a black collared shirt, black trousers, and matching black pointed-toe boots.

The singer added a splash of color to the all-black ensemble by rocking a navy-blue jacket designed with a zip fastening. He revealed in the post's caption that the fit was a luxury brand, writing:

"I can fit in Louis Vuitton now. Pray for my bank account."

Jelly Roll also penned a shout-out to the Grace for the World concert organizers and everyone involved in making it a historic night. He previously raved about his inclusion in the live music event in earlier posts, including one where he met the Pope.

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Fans Flood The Singer's Post With Congratulations & Praises

Jelly Roll's weight loss transformation received thousands of comments from fans and celebrities, who applauded the results of his hard work. Rapper Machine Gun Kelly dropped two clapping emojis, the rock band Shinedown noted they were proud, and Fat Joe labelled Jelly Roll "amazing."

The singer's longtime partner, Bunnie XO, shared a heart-eyes emoji and the sweet words, "The hunkiest hunk of them all." The love for Jelly Roll continued, with rapper Yelawolf believing luxury brands would shower Jelly Roll in gifts.

"Dude, you good and d-mn well know they're all gonna give you free sh-t now .. but f-ck all that, you look great bro .. insane transformation," Yelawolf penned. Fans echoed similar sentiments, congratulating him for his successful weight loss journey.

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The 'Son of a Sinner' Hitmaker Battled With Food Addiction

Country Music singer Jelly Roll and his Wife Bunnie XO arrive to the SNL afterparty after hosting SNL for the first show in its 50th season.
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The comments about Jelly Roll's impressive transformation come nearly a year after he revealed his 110 lbs. achievement. He broke the news in an interview with PEOPLE, explaining that his weight loss journey was more than shedding his extra pounds.

"The battle was with the food addiction, changing the way I've looked at food for the last 39 years," Jelly Roll said. He confessed that he never had a healthy relationship with food, stressing that it took immense commitment to stay on track and not fall back into old habits.

Jelly Roll did not lose focus while performing on his Beautifully Broken tour, noting he played basketball with his crew daily to stay fit. The healthy routine meant a lot to the entertainer, whose past tours saw him indulging in alcohol and drugs.

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The Entertainer's Sauna Use Sparked A Heated Debate

Jelly Roll at CRS 2024 - Day 1
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Jelly Roll's commitment to losing weight continued in 2025, with The Blast reporting that he credited daily saunas for supporting his 200-pound weight loss journey. The revelation sparked a heated online debate, with many wondering if saunas could aid fat loss.

Benny Rehwald, founder at Topture and an expert in sauna therapy, supported the use of saunas in weight loss journeys. He explained that the treatment should not be used to replace exercise; instead, saunas should be seen as "a powerful complement to a wellness routine."

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"The heat stimulates cardiovascular activity, boosts circulation, and promotes recovery, all of which support overall health," Rehwald added. Other studies have supported the use of infrared saunas, claiming that people can lose 495 to 1,125 calories during a 60-minute session.

Jelly Roll's Wife Shut Down The Backlash Over Her Wine Video

Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo attend the 58th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards
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Jelly Roll's wife was dragged on social media after sharing a video of herself dancing with her husband while holding a wine bottle. The Blast covered the drama, reporting that many were disappointed because they believed she had ended her sobriety journey.

However, Bunnie XO explained the situation on a September 15 episode of her "Dumb Blonde" podcast, stressing that alcohol was not her demon. She noted her addictions were drugs like cocaine and Xanax, claiming she never had an issue with drinking.

"Just because I can have a drink does not mean that I fell off the wagon and I'm going to be drinking every night again," Bunnie XO declared. She implored people not to lead by her example, stating that everyone's sobriety journey was different.

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Will Jelly Roll lose more weight or maintain his current figure?

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