Most fans know Jelly Roll as a country singer today, but his hip-hop roots go way back. That fact became hilariously clear when he surprised his eight-year-old son, Noah, by dropping an impromptu rap verse during dinner.
The moment, captured on video by his wife Bunnie Xo, shows Noah’s shocked reaction as his dad starts rapping. Whether it was the unexpected rap skills or the NSFW lyrics that caught him off guard is unclear, but his wide-eyed expression was priceless.
Noah’s Hilarious Reaction to His Dad’s Rap
In the clip, Noah initially looks completely stunned, his face showing a mix of confusion and amusement as Jelly Roll seamlessly transitions into rapper mode.
But despite his surprise, he quickly gets into the rhythm, even bobbing his head a little as his dad continues. Bunnie, who likely recorded the moment, jokingly captioned the video:
“He still vibed tho 🤣 #meetthedefords”
His Older Sister Bailee Wasn’t Surprised at All
While Noah was caught off guard, 16-year-old Bailee had a completely different reaction. With eight more years of experience growing up around her dad’s music, she wasn’t fazed at all.
Instead of looking surprised, Bailee danced along and even sang some of the lyrics with Jelly Roll. She’s seen it all before, having grown up with his rap career before his transition to country music.
Jelly Roll’s Hip-Hop Roots: A Look Back
Jelly Roll began his music career as a rapper in 2003, selling his early mixtapes—The Plain Schmear Tapes—straight out of his car. His hip-hop style dominated his early years before he shifted toward country and rock-influenced music in recent years.
Bailee, born in 2008, has been around for much of his career. In fact, she even collaborated with her dad on a song called “Tears Could Talk” from his 2020 album A Beautiful Disaster, making her own mark on his musical journey.