Dana White sent a three-word message to country music star Jelly Roll on April 21. "Keep kickin a--," White captioned a post on his Instagram Stories. The post was a quote that Jelly Roll — whose real name is Jason DeFord — said while chatting with Pat McAfee at Big Night AHT.

The Tennessee Board of Parole has recommended a pardon for country music star Jelly Roll, a Nashville native who has spoken openly about his criminal history and what it has taken to overcome it

Country artist Jelly Roll may receive a state pardon for past convictions after the Tennessee Board of Parole voted unanimously to recommend clemency. Gov. Bill Lee will make the final decision.