Watch. Rock meets Jelly Roll for first time after nearly 10 years of friendship
As soon as Jelly Roll stepped out of his trailer, Johnson was quick to acknowledge his weight loss journey. 'Man, I'm so proud of you,' said Johnson. Jelly Roll responded by sharing that he is down 200 pounds so far, with another 100 to go. He added, 'I feel great, too.'
During their conversation, Johnson recalled his early days in Nashville. At 15, he lived with a man who became like a brother after his family was evicted in Hawaii. That man later gifted Johnson a vintage postcard of the motel they stayed in – something Johnson has now passed on to Jelly Roll.
'I feel bad even taking this,' Jelly said. But Johnson insisted: 'No, no. I'm gonna sign that to you. He'll love that I just gave you that.' Jelly Roll reflects on what really matters
Jelly Roll also opened up about how fame has shifted his perspective.
'When you first get in the business, in our business, you dream of all the plaques to cover the rafters, you know?' he said. 'And then, Kid Rock writes you a note, and you cherish it like more than anything… Craig Morgan handwrites his lyrics to 'Almost Home' and give them to you at the Grand Ole Opry, and you cry like a baby.'
Johnson reacted with a genuine 'Wow', especially since he had just been listening to Craig Morgan in his truck before the meetup.
ALSO READ: World's highest paid actor earned $10 million a minute: How 'washed up' star beat Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Dwayne Johnson FAQs: Q1: When did Jelly Roll and The Rock meet for the first time?
They met in person recently after nearly 10 years of mutual respect and online connection. Q2: What did The Rock give to Jelly Roll during their meeting?
Johnson gave Jelly Roll a vintage postcard gifted to him by a longtime friend from Nashville. Q3: How much weight has Jelly Roll lost?
Jelly Roll shared that he's lost 200 pounds so far and is aiming to lose 100 more. Q4: What did Jelly Roll say about his career and what matters most now?
He said he used to dream of plaques, but now values meaningful moments like handwritten lyrics and personal notes more.
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