Jason Bradley Deford, better known to fans as Jelly Roll, did not have the easiest life. He became involved in the drug scene at a very early age and spent much of his young life in and out of prison. During that time, he missed his daughter Bailee’s birth in 2008 while sitting in a cell. Jelly Roll knew that something needed to change, and he gave his life over to Jesus. His Christian faith is now paramount to his existence and that of his family. On May 28, 2026, Jelly Roll shared a very special social media post in honor of Bailee’s 18th birthday. The proud papa gushed about his daughter’s successes thus far.
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Jelly Roll Wanted Bailee to Know How Proud He Was of Her on Her 18th Birthday
Jelly Roll’s 18th birthday was nothing compared to Bailee’s, and he wanted her to see how she’s inspired him.
“Today you turned 18 years old and graduate high school.. today you accomplish something very very very few people in this family have ever accomplished, including myself … you are not only a high school graduate. You are soon to be a college student. When we talk about generational curses and breaking them, you literally are the epitome of that. You are kind, smart, caring, loving, adventurous, funny, sassy, honest. To put it plainly you were everything I have never been” Jelly Roll wrote.
Many shared their wishes for Jelly Roll’s daughter’s happy birthday.
“Happy birthday such an inspiration to so many other chain breakers,” a fan wrote.
Others wished they had the kind of support Jelly Roll gives to Bailee.
“Bawlin over here I’d give anything for a dad like you,” a fan shared.
“That was beautiful congratulations to your beautiful daughter!” Another person agreed.
May 18 be the year that Bailee soars. Happy birthday!
This story’s featured image is by ETIENNE LAURENT/AFP via Getty Images
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