Key Takeaways:
- Country music star Jelly Roll has shaved his signature beard for the first time in a decade.
- The singer revealed his clean-shaven face in a recent Instagram video, joking that he feels like a “Ninja Turtle.”
- The dramatic change highlights his ongoing health journey and significant weight loss, with the star wanting to show off his new jawline.
- His wife, Bunnie Xo, teased the transformation days before the official reveal, building anticipation among fans.
Country music sensation Jelly Roll has officially debuted a brand-new look, and fans are buzzing. The Grammy-nominated artist has shaved off his signature beard for the first time in ten years, revealing a completely different side of himself to the world.
The big reveal came in an Instagram video, where the singer, 40, finally showed off his clean-shaven face. The change comes after his wife, Bunnie Xo, teased the transformation a week prior, explaining that her husband was ready for a new look after his significant weight loss.
A Fresh Look for a New Chapter
Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, explained in the video that he originally kept his beard to hide his weight. Now, after shedding nearly 200 pounds, he’s embracing his new appearance.
His wife, Bunnie Xo, shared her excitement on her own Instagram, noting that she had never seen him without facial hair. “Because now that he’s so skinny — look at that freaking jawline — we wanna see that jawline, right, ladies?” she joked in a post leading up to the reveal. She documented the shaving process, showing Jelly Roll with a goatee and a “cop stache” before he went completely bare-faced.
The Big Reveal
In his reveal video, Jelly Roll showed off his new look from all angles, joking about his appearance. The post was met with a wave of support from fans and fellow artists, who praised his transformation and confidence.
More Than Skin Deep
The singer’s decision to shave is a visible symbol of his larger health transformation. Since 2022, Jelly Roll has been on a dedicated weight loss journey, starting from over 500 pounds. He previously told PEOPLE he has lost over 110 pounds by overhauling his lifestyle, focusing on exercise, and making healthier food choices on tour.
“It’s cool because there was once a time in life that the culture I built on tour was the opposite,” he said. “It revolved around alcohol and drugs. And now our tour culture is around good eating and around exercising.”
He also shared that he has achieved his results naturally, without using weight-loss drugs like Ozempic. The artist admitted he was “petrified” of potential side effects, but he remains supportive of those who use it. “If it helps you, go get it,” he clarified. “But for me, I was just petrified of the side effects of it.”
Jelly Roll’s new look marks another milestone in his inspiring journey of personal and professional growth, and his fans are here for every step.