Jelly Roll Delivers Hilarious Self-Roast Song, Calling Himself an ‘Embarrassment’ and the ‘White People’s Lizzo’

Jelly Roll took on guest-hosting duties for two episodes of Jimmy Kimmel Live! this week.

Jelly Roll Turns Online Insults Into Comedy Gold on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Guest Spot

Jelly Roll is taking the jokes in stride — and serving them right back.

The 40-year-old country star stepped in as guest host for two episodes of Jimmy Kimmel Live! this week, bringing his signature humor and charm to the late-night stage. During Thursday’s show on July 17, he delivered a hilarious musical number made entirely from real online insults about himself.

Before jumping into the performance, Jelly took a moment to express his gratitude. “Huge thanks to Jimmy and the whole crew for letting me do this,” he said, addressing the audience. “And, of course, I’ve gotta thank my fans — I wouldn’t be here without you. You’re truly incredible. Well… most of you,” he joked. “Some of y’all are just plain a——-.”

Jelly Roll Turns Internet Hate Into a Hilariously Savage Song on Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Jelly Roll is proving that laughter really is the best clapback.

The Save Me singer, 40, showed off his sharp wit on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Thursday night, where he guest-hosted the show and delivered a jaw-droppingly funny musical number made entirely from real online hate comments.

“I’ve never been the kind to let haters keep me down,” Jelly told the crowd. “So tonight, I’ve got a brand-new single — and every lyric in this song comes straight from the internet trolls. You ready for this?”

He kicked off the performance with a cheeky introduction:
“Can I sing a song? / I said, can I sing a song? / About these hatin’ ass bitches on the internet.”

He made sure to clarify, “Every single line in this? Yep — real. Y’all really said this stuff.”

From there, the Grammy nominee launched into a savage medley of barbs that included:

• “Being forced to listen to Jelly Roll against my will, and it sucks.”
• “I used to hate Jelly Roll. I still do.”
• “Bro, Jelly Roll sucks so much butt.”
• “It’s too damn early for Jelly Roll.”

The roast continued with creative jabs:
“Jelly Roll is an embarrassment to society,”
“Jelly Roll looks like a meth addict grabbed a microphone,”
“Jelly slimmed the f— up — now he’s more like a Fruit Roll-Up.”

Perhaps the most viral line?
“Jelly Roll’s just Lizzo for white people.”

He even took on wild hygiene rumors:
“He’s got terrible veneer breath — bits of fried chicken, bacteria, the smell is overpowering.”

And the internet’s confusion was on full display:
“What the f— is a Jelly Roll? / Who the f— is a Jelly Roll? / F— Jelly Roll.”

Naturally, he couldn’t resist a cheeky nod to his wife, Bunnie Xo:
“My wife f—- Jelly Roll.”

One final zinger?
“It’s all fun and games till Jelly Roll tucks in his limbs and rolls toward you at full speed.”

But in true Jelly fashion, he ended with a message of total indifference:
“You can’t clown me and tell me I suck, ‘cause I don’t give a f—. No, I don’t give a f—.”