Jelly Roll hints at exposing 'slimy' music industry in cryptic post, Internet says 'spill the beans'

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Jelly Roll, the rising country music sensation, has publicly aired his frustrations with the music industry, calling out its hidden flaws and deceptive practices.

In a candid post on X (formerly Twitter), Jelly Roll shared, "Learned a lot about how slimy the music business is this week, don’t worry yall know I’m going to expose it soon. This whole thing is smoke and mirrors yall."

Jelly Roll teases explosive revelations about the music industry

Jelly Roll's cryptic message has sparked curiosity, with fans eager to see what revelations the artist will bring to light.

He followed up his post with a nod to rapper Russ, stating, "All that s**t Russ be talking about is REAL!"

Jelly Roll and Russ previously collaborated on a track titled 'Really Gone', and it seems they share more than just musical synergy—they also share a deep understanding of the industry's darker side.

Russ made waves in the past when he revealed how the music industry works, as per Fox News.

In a viral explanation, Russ revealed, "I learned that the whole industry is ran by… it’s a couple people. You know that guy at Spotify, that guy at Apple, you know this person at Rhythm Radio and this person at Urban Radio… between four people you can run the whole s**t."

His bold claims have shaken up the industry, particularly when he accused major record labels of inflating artists' streaming numbers.

Rapper Russ reveals how record labels inflate album streams

In a revealing conversation on Andrew Schulz's 'Flagrant' podcast, Russ explained the phenomenon of fake streams, pointing out the inconsistency between high album sales and low concert attendance.

"How are they tricking us?" Schulz asked, to which Russ responded, "It’s a real thing."

He further explained that record labels often treat these fake streams as a "marketing expense," deliberately creating an illusion of success.

Jelly Roll’s recent comments add fuel to the fire as he rises to greater prominence in the music world.

After years of hustling in both the hip-hop and country scenes, Jelly Roll, born Jason DeFord, broke through with his 2021 album 'Ballad of the Broken'.

In an interview with Fox News Digital ahead of the 2024 CMT Music Awards, the Tennessee native reflected on the role faith has played in his journey, stating, "Faith was a lot of me believing it was going to work out for me."

Despite the struggles, his unwavering belief in a higher purpose kept him going.

"Could you imagine being a 37-year-old, unsuccessful musician when you told people that was your job?" he shared, noting that music wasn’t just a hobby for him but his full-time occupation.

"And I just always had faith that God had a bigger purpose for what I was trying to do."

Jelly Roll's comments spark skepticism among viewers

Fans have taken to social media to share their reactions after Jelly Roll opened up about his newfound awareness of the dark side of the music industry.

A few users expressed skepticism, questioning how he could just now be learning about its flaws. 

A particular viewer expressed, "I appreciate the sentiment but I don’t buy it one bit. I like Jelly Roll, but how could someone as famous as him just barely be “learning” about how depraved the music industry is just now? This is gaslighting."

Following suit, another observer added, "Sounds like Jelly Roll came up in the music business blindfolded until he won his Grammy then he woke up and realized how disgusting it is?? Everyone, pay attention to what’s happening. We have the solution to the problem. We can be the ones to fix this."

Additionally, a viewer pointed out, "I’m surprised you didn’t find out sooner."

A follower contributed, "Spill the beans, Jelly."

A comment underscored, "I think I may know about what U speak......Darkness lies within."

Another comment echoed, "Yep we seen it all, praying for u bro."

An individual elaborated further, saying, "Expose them. Shed light on that darkness."

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