Country music artist Jelly Roll has shared details of a recent health scare that required hospital attention while he was on tour with Post Malone. In a candid TikTok video, the 41-year-old singer disclosed that he was admitted to Novant Health in Charlotte, North Carolina, due to a sinus infection.
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Speaking about his experience on June 11, Jelly Roll expressed gratitude to the medical staff, stating that they played a crucial role in ensuring he was fit to perform. “I went to the hospital last night in Charlotte, North Carolina,” he recounted. “They literally got me on my feet for the show.” He also described feeling “puffy-faced” due to the illness and mentioned that doctors had administered steroids to aid in his recovery.
During this health setback, Jelly Roll was unable to complete a portion of a concert for the first time since joining Post Malone on tour. The unexpected illness did not go unnoticed by his colleague; following Jelly Roll’s hospital visit, Post Malone reached out with a thoughtful gesture. “The next night, he sends me a big flower bouquet,” Jelly Roll noted, revealing that Malone included a note wishing him well.
Jelly Roll’s appreciation for Post Malone was palpable as he spoke of their friendship. “I love you Post, when I say on stage every night that Post Malone is the nicest human in the world, I’m not making that up,” he stated. “He’s the most normal dude in the world.” The heartfelt sentiments showcased the camaraderie that can exist within the competitive world of music.
The timing of Jelly Roll’s health announcement coincided with the unsettling news about his personal life. Just a few days later, it was revealed that he had filed for divorce from his wife, Bunnie Xo. Court documents indicate that the couple separated on May 9, and Jelly Roll cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for their split, filing the paperwork in Williamson County, Tennessee, on May 18.
Following the announcement of the divorce, Jelly Roll made changes to his social media profile, removing Bunnie’s name from his Instagram bio. Previously, his bio listed “Music Man” accompanied by a lock and key emoji and Bunnie’s handle, but it has since been simplified to just “Music Man.”
In response to the public interest surrounding the divorce, Jelly Roll’s daughter, Bailee Ann, took to TikTok to express her disapproval of the media scrutiny. In a video posted on June 16, she stated, “I am disgusted at how invested everyone is in a very clearly private family matter,” adding that such interest was “crazy.”
Bailee urged followers to focus on their own lives instead of prying into her family’s situation. “Worry about your house—not mine,” she advised, asserting her desire to keep the matter private for the time being.
As Jelly Roll continues on tour, the singer’s health and personal challenges remain in the public eye. His recent experiences highlight the pressures faced by artists, both on and off the stage, as they navigate their careers amidst personal trials. With support from friends and family, Jelly Roll appears poised to tackle the upcoming challenges, both in his health and newly unfolding personal life.