Newsmax Host Censors Jelly Roll’s Music On Air After Singer Dares to Joke About Trump
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In a display of right-wing intolerance, Newsmax host Carl Higbie deleted all Jelly Roll songs from his phone live on air after the artist poked fun at Donald Trump while guest-hosting Jimmy Kimmel’s show.
In a striking example of conservative hypersensitivity, Newsmax contributor Carl Higbie deleted every Jelly Roll song from his phone during a live broadcast, all because the singer—guest-hosting for Jimmy Kimmel—dared to make jokes about President Donald Trump. As the camera fixated on his phone, Higbie proudly announced his petty act of censorship, demonstrating the right’s ongoing war against free expression.
Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason Bradley DeFord, responded with dignity in his monologue, pointing out that any president should be able to handle jokes and that listeners are free to stop playing his music if they choose. He accepted the consequences, showing more maturity than his critics.
"Go ahead? OK, dude, OK. I'll be deleting his music as we speak," Higbie said, as if erasing music could silence dissent.
Not to be outdone, Newsmax commentator Kay Smythe stooped to misogynistic slurs, calling Jelly Roll a "celebrity sl*t" and predicting his popularity would suffer for daring to speak out. Such attacks reveal the right’s contempt for artists who challenge their idols.
Despite the backlash, Jelly Roll used his platform to call for unity, urging listeners to focus on common ground despite political differences. He closed with a heartfelt message, recalling his father’s advice that it is never too late to do the right thing—a lesson clearly lost on his Newsmax detractors.