Rapper and country star Jason DeFord, also known as Jelly Roll, testified at a Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing, advocating for stronger legislation to address the fentanyl crisis in the United States. DeFord shared alarming statistics on the rising number of fentanyl-related deaths and emphasized the personal impact of the crisis on his life. He urged the Senate to pass the FEND Off Fentanyl Act, a bill aimed at targeting opioid traffickers and combating the fentanyl crisis. Despite his own history with drug-related crimes, DeFord acknowledged his past mistakes and expressed his commitment to being part of the solution. As a two-time Grammy nominee and CMA Award winner, DeFord emphasized the importance of proactive measures to address the fentanyl crisis and prevent further devastation in communities across the country.
Rapper Jelly Roll Testifies in Senate Hearing on Fentanyl Crisis
