BREAKING: Singer Jelly Roll is making headlines — and for all the right reasons. The star just invested $2 million (money from his April 29, 2025, concert at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah, as part of his “Big Ass Stadium Tour”) into a project that’s touching hearts across the country.
Jelly Roll’s mission? Turning a home in his hometown of Nashville, Tennessee, into a safe, fully-equipped facility for homeless youth. It’s not just charity — it’s personal. Jelly Roll believes every child deserves a home, a future, and a fighting chance.
In a world where artists are often defined by their hits and endorsement deals, Jelly Roll is showing what real impact looks like. Fans are calling it “the most meaningful performance of his career” — and that’s just the beginning. Back by popular demand! I know this one’s not for everyone, but for those who loved it, it’s available again. Who’s grabbing one?….. Read more
BREAKING: Jelly Roll Donates $7.68 Million From Salt Lake City Concert to Build Shelter for Homeless Youth in Nashville
In an inspiring act of generosity, singer Jelly Roll is once again proving that music can move more than just hearts — it can move mountains. On April 29, 2025, during a sold-out performance at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah, as part of his “Big Ass Stadium Tour,” the multi-genre artist pledged all proceeds — a staggering $7.68 million — toward a cause deeply personal to him. That money is now being invested into transforming a house in his hometown of Nashville, Tennessee, into a safe and supportive haven for homeless youth.
The facility, currently undergoing renovations, will be more than just a roof over a child’s head. Plans include on-site counseling services, access to education and vocational training, and mentorship programs designed to help at-risk youth break the cycles of poverty and instability. Jelly Roll, who has been candid about his own troubled past and time spent in juvenile detention, says this project is about more than charity — it’s about redemption, empathy, and hope.
“Too many kids out there are falling through the cracks. I know, because I was one of them,” he shared in a post-concert interview. “This isn’t just writing a check. This is about building something that changes lives — starting right in the neighborhood where I grew up.” The Nashville home, once vacant and in disrepair, is being fully renovated with top-tier security, communal spaces, educational infrastructure, and trauma-informed care facilities.
Fans and fellow artists alike have rallied around the initiative, calling it “the most meaningful performance of his career.” Social media lit up with praise following the concert, as news of the donation spread. “Jelly Roll doesn’t just sing about pain and survival — he’s living the message,” one fan posted on X. Others have noted that this gesture marks a turning point in the artist’s evolution — from chart-topper to change-maker.
Nashville city officials have also expressed gratitude for Jelly Roll’s investment in the community. “We’re proud to support this project and look forward to working with his team to ensure the shelter’s long-term success,” said Nashville Youth Services Director Andrea Martinez. With over 3,000 youth experiencing homelessness in Tennessee annually, the need for facilities like this has never been more urgent.
The house is set to open its doors in early 2026 and is already being hailed as a model for artist-driven philanthropy. In addition to funding the renovation and initial operations, Jelly Roll has pledged ongoing support through benefit concerts, merch sales, and community partnerships. “This is just the beginning,” he said. “There’s more coming. We’re gonna build a network, not just a shelter.”
For fans who want to be part of the mission, limited-edition merchandise from the April 29 concert has been re-released, with 100% of profits going toward the shelter’s operational fund. “Back by popular demand!” Jelly Roll tweeted. “I know this one’s not for everyone, but for those who loved it — it’s available again. Who’s grabbing one?”
As the music industry continues to reckon with its role in shaping culture and community, Jelly Roll stands out not just for his raspy vocals and raw lyrics, but for putting his money — and heart — where his mouth is. In a world where headlines are often filled with celebrity scandals and superficiality, Jelly Roll is quietly rewriting the narrative. And for the homeless youth of Nashville, that could make all the difference.
