Flavor Flav Finds Kinship with Jelly Roll: A Story of Music and Positivity

Flavor Flav, known for his energetic personality and role as hype man of Public Enemy, has seen an impactful resurgence this year, marked by his generosity towards Team USA‘s water polo squad. This period, referred to as the “Flavaissance,” has also brought him new connections within the music industry.

Among those who have left a significant mark on Flavor Flav is Jelly Roll, a 39-year-old artist whose music resonates with positivity and inspiration. In a recent interview, Flavor Flav expressed admiration for Jelly Roll, describing him as one of the most uplifting figures in music today. “I’m proud to say it… that’s my guy,” Flav noted during the interview, proudly wearing a Jelly Roll T-shirt to show his support.

Aside from their apparent surface differences, Flavor Flav identifies a mutual purpose in their music. He believes they both aim to uplift those in difficult times through their artistic expressions. Flavor Flav draws parallels between their roles, stating, “That’s another role that I play. I play the role like a Jelly Roll… when they see me, I brighten up their day.” Likewise, Jelly Roll’s music seeks to bring solace and positivity to listeners experiencing hardship.

Their budding friendship has been well-documented on social media throughout the year. Notably, in September 2023, they shared a backstage moment where Jelly Roll expressed his affection for Flavor Flav, who reciprocated by referencing Jelly Roll’s song titles as proof of his fandom. In December, Jelly Roll even shared an Instagram video featuring Flavor Flav as he prepared for a performance at Jingle Ball.

Furthermore, both artists have been seen together at various events, such as the red carpet in Los Angeles earlier this year. Flavor Flav steadfastly supported Jelly Roll when the latter faced online criticism regarding his weight, urging fans to self-reflect rather than judge.

Flavor Flav continues to show his support by attending Jelly Roll’s concerts, most recently in August, where he was spotted singing along to “Somebody Save Me.” Their relationship reflects a shared mission of spreading positivity and resilience through music.