by: Bee Delores
Last Updated: December 21, 2024
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The surprise meeting between country rap star Jelly Roll and President Trump at UFC 309 caused a lot of talk, combining entertainment, politics, and sports into a viral moment.
Jelly, known for being honest and open, talked about their meeting and said that Trump praised him while stressing his nonpartisan position.
The meeting showed how Jelly can connect with people from different backgrounds and make an impact on them.
Keep reading to know more details.
On November 16, 2024, country rap star Jelly Roll was in the middle of a social media storm after a short but essential meeting with Donald Trump , who was then president-elect and is now the 45th president of the United States.
The exchange happened at UFC 309 in New York City’s Madison Square Garden. It quickly became popular after fans recorded it. Being around famous people like Elon Musk, Kid Rock, and Robert F.
Kennedy Jr. made Jelly Roll stand out as an artist who got caught up in politics by accident.
The meeting started in the blue. At first, Jelly thought Trump didn’t see him because the future president walked by without noticing him.
Jelly said on his wife Bunnie Xo’s show, Dumb Blonde , “I felt a little sad because I thought I wouldn’t get to meet him.”
Things changed, though, when Trump looked across the room at Jelly and motioned for him to come closer. After that, there was a surprise moment of connection.
Trump hugged Jelly and said nice things about his music. “He put his hand on my shoulder and told me, ‘I love you, Save Me.'”
“ You’re doing amazing things,” Jelly said, referring to his hit song with Lainey Wilson to make the story funnier, Jelly copied Trump’s famous way of pointing and called it “the Trump point.”
Child Rock, who was close, also participated in the conversation by giving what Jelly called “the ultimate homie move.”
The exact words Kid Rock said were left out of the final podcast edit by Jelly, but his description of a friendship that added to the moment made it more real.
People on the internet thought this meeting could be seen as political support, but Jelly stuck to his neutral position and stressed his respect for the office rather than the person.
People on social media site X (formerly Twitter) had much to say about the video of Jelly Roll meeting Trump that became popular.
Fans, critics, and commentators all had something to say about the exchange, ranging from Jelly’s behavior to what it all meant in a larger sense.
Many of Jelly’s friends defended him, saying he was friendly and honest. “ Jelly Roll is just a good person who doesn’t get into politics ,” wrote one person. He always smiled at Biden when he met him.
Someone else said, “ Seeing him meet Trump is a nice reminder of how honest and kind he is.”
Others pointed out that Jelly could avoid controversial political conversations while being honest. The internet wasn’t always pleasant, though.
Some people laughed at a tweet from October in which Jelly called X “ the most toxic platform .” Some people said he was hypocritical because he briefly met Elon Musk, the platform’s owner, at the same event.
One person said, “ It’s funny that he called X toxic but was so happy to meet Elon Musk and Trump.” The talk also brought up Jelly Roll’s rising importance in pop culture.
People from all walks of life like him, and his ability to connect with them through his songs and personal stories has become one of his most essential qualities.
The event caused a lot of discussion, but it also made it clear that Jelly Roll values human relationships over political ones.
There were also big moments in the world of sports at the UFC event where Jelly Roll met Trump. Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic was the big event of the night.
It was a fight that everyone was looking forward to. Jones won with a strong liver shot, making his return to the ring very exciting.
Miocic, a former fireman and mixed martial artist, said, “I’m done” after the match to announce his retirement.
They are being hung up. In the middle of all these great sports moments, Jelly Roll’s performance added a unique cultural touch.
At a time when most people wore suits and ties, his relaxed but unique style, all-black clothes with a baseball cap on backward which made him stand out.
Many people, such as Elon Musk , Kid Rock, Tulsi Gabbard , and UFC President Dana White, were photographed at the event.
Jelly Roll’s music business, personal growth, and viral videos have all contributed to his reputation as a complex public figure.
The main attraction at the event was the UFC fights, but Jelly’s short conversation with Trump was the most memorable part of the night because it showed how he can bring people from different backgrounds together.
Besides the popular videos, Jelly Roll’s personal life has been very public, especially his journey to lose weight.
The artist lost 100 pounds in the past year and publicly wrote about it to encourage others. “I carried my weight for a long time,” Jelly said on Dumb Blonde.
He wanted to break down stereotypes about body image and food addiction by being open about them.
Jelly was honest about the mental fights he was going through. He said, “I didn’t become successful because of my weight; I became successful over it.”
When he thought about his connection with food, he compared it to addiction, seeing similarities between the problems he had with overeating and the issues people have when they are addicted to drugs.
“I’ve seen the same thing happen to addicts.” “Those problems showed up in my relationship with food,” he said.
Instead of keeping his journey a secret, Jelly made it public by talking about it in vlogs and interviews all the time.
His goal is not only to change himself but also to inspire the people who listen to him. He said, “I want to show people that change is possible, no matter where you come from.”
To reach new heights, Jelly set a big goal: to be on the cover of Men’s Health by March 2026.
This goal isn’t just about getting fit; it’s also about his desire to change who he is and fight against negative ideas about weight and success.
His wife, Bunnie Xo , totally supports his vision and gets excited with him when they talk about it on their podcast.
Aspect | Details |
---|---|
Event | UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden |
Date | November 16, 2024 |
Interaction | Trump praised Jelly’s hit song Save Me |
Other Attendees | Kid Rock, Elon Musk, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. |
Public Reaction | Mixed responses, with viral discussions online |
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