Jelly Roll marked a significant weight loss milestone while guest hosting “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on Aug. 24, announcing he has lost 300 pounds in recent years.
The 41-year-old “I Need a Favor” singer used the occasion to make light of his achievement, comparing his weight loss to another public figure. “In the last few years, I’ve lost 300 pounds. That means I’ve lost an entire Donald Trump,” he said on the episode, referencing reporting about the president’s weight.
According to the USA Today report, Jelly Roll cited Washington Post reporting indicating doctors have expressed concerns about President Trump’s weight. He noted that after Trump’s last physical, the president gained 14 pounds and weighs approximately 240 pounds.
Jelly Roll’s weight loss journey has spanned several years. According to the report, he weighed over 500 pounds back in 2024 before beginning his health transformation. The rapper has been open about both the progress and challenges of his fitness journey, discussing how he has had to shift his mindset throughout the process.
In July, he discussed some setbacks on his vlog, noting that stress-eating tendencies have occasionally resurfaced. He compared his relationship with food to his past struggles with substance use, saying he cannot do things in moderation. “I can’t have one anything,” he explained, describing how food binges can last several days.
This marks the second time Jelly Roll has guest hosted “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” during his appearance. While continuing to share updates about his health journey publicly, the rapper has not commented on his May divorce filing from Bunnie Xo, according to the report. The couple separated on May 9, with the divorce news becoming public in June.
Key facts
- Jelly Roll has lost 300 pounds over recent years, down from over 500 pounds in 2024
- He guest hosted ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ on Aug. 24 and made jokes about his weight loss milestone
- According to reporting he cited, President Trump weighs approximately 240 pounds after a recent 14-pound weight gain
- Jelly Roll has been open about experiencing stress-eating setbacks during his weight loss journey
- He compared his inability to eat in moderation to his past struggles with alcohol and drugs