A heartwarming video featuring singer and rapper Jelly Roll's seven-year-old son has captured netizens' hearts, surprising many with the revelation of his adorably bashful, blonde-haired boy.
Jelly Roll's son, Noah DeFord, recently stepped into the social media spotlight and stole netizens' attention. The seven-year-old, with a hint of stage fright, appeared in a heartwarming TikTok video posted by his stepmother, Bunnie Xo.
"He asked to do a video, so this is what we did 🤣 What a cute pie," read Bunnie's caption. In the clip, Bunnie introduced Noah, who stood far from the camera and then approached closer.
Appearing nervous, Noah, who wore a Pokémon shirt, greeted her mom's TikTok followers, saying, "Hello." However, he paused for a brief moment before fully introducing himself.
"This is my first time doing a video so I might be a little...I don't really know what to say that much," Noah admitted, also asking viewers to "take it easy" on him. Despite his nervousness, his sweet smile and innocence charmed the audience.
"My heart," Bunnie wrote over the video of her stepson looking into the camera. When she asked off-camera how it went, he replied, "I froze for a minute," before Bunnie reappeared
Bunnie Xo humorously thanked her followers for "virtually babysitting" Noah. The boy's clip won over the hearts of many. Some netizens were also surprised that Jelly Roll has a son.
"omg does jelly have a son?????" another user exclaimed, their disbelief evident in their comment. "He is so cute. He looks so much like his Daddy!" one fan gushed, captivated by the striking resemblance between father and son.
"I'm still new to the Jelly Roll world. I didn't know he had a son he's adorable!!!!" exclaimed a curious fan, excited to learn more about Jelly Roll's family. Another remarked, "had no idea he had more kids."
"You can see his Das in him though his eye's, wow," noticed a keen observer, highlighting the striking similarities between Jelly Roll and his son. The surprises continued as another user commented, "Idk he had a son!!! Omg so precious and looks just like his daddy!!!"
Noah was born in August 2016, and Jelly Roll joyfully shared the news through a heartfelt Facebook post, accompanied by a black-and-white photo of the doting dad carrying his little son.
He expressed his happiness by stating, "God Bless this Child to be everything I am not! Noah Buddy DeFord! I pray he nor Bailee ever have to pay for their father's sins. I'll post more pics tomorrow."
Bunnie Xo’s most recent video of Noah follows her July 2023 TikTok clip with the boy. In this video, Noah wore a blue long-sleeved shirt, while Bunnie sported a black shirt topped with a blue-green plaid shirt.
Noah appeared enthusiastic and willingly answered his stepmom’s questions. Bunnie invited Noah to introduce himself. He responded, "My name is Noah, and my favorite color is red."
Interestingly, he initially claimed that his favorite "sport" was Pokémon, but later corrected himself, stating that soccer is his favorite since it was the first sport he ever played.
Noah also candidly shared that his current "favorite" person was his big sister, Bailee Ann, surpassing his dad. When asked about pets, Noah preferred both dogs and cats.
When someone in the video asked the boy what was the best thing about going to the beach, Noah said he loved playing in the water, adding, "The waves catch me." Bunnie also asked Noah if he would be a surfer in the future, to which the boy quickly said "no."
Both Bunnie and Noah's videos make it evident that they share a warm relationship, showcasing the strong bond they've built despite not being biologically related.
In a 2023 interview, Jelly Roll provided insights into his relationship with his young son, as well as Noah’s mother, Melisa. Melisa serves as the custodial parent.
Jelly Roll emphasized that he, Bunnie, and Melisa are all on the same page and get along well. On why the musician decided to open up about Noah with the world, he said Bunnie and Melisa drove him to do it primarily after one family outing.
The singer recalled having a vacation with Noah, and Bunnie expressed her desire to post about Noah. "My wife was like, 'I'm just gonna hit her up and tell her I wanna post,' and she (Melisa) was like, 'Yeah, totally cool,'" he explained.
Jelly Roll also highlighted his commitment to respecting Noah and Melisa’s privacy. While he actively makes decisions for his teenage daughter, Bailey, he does not make many decisions when it comes to parenting Noah. He lets Melisa decide for the boy.
"I try not to get in the way of what she (Melisa) is building over there, and I never want to step on her toes, with what she's doing with him, that I want to just respect that boundary," he said.
