Jelly Roll responded to a fan named Josh Wolf on X, formerly known as Twitter, after the social media user applauded the “NEED A FAVOR” singer for not lip-syncing during his performance on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2024.
The Hitmaker Did Not Lip Sync, Responds To Fan’s Praise
“Jelly Roll choosing not to lip sync certainly was a choice,” Wolf wrote on social media on Sunday evening (Dec. 31) following Jelly Roll’s performance.
Shortly after the fan praised the chart-topping singer/songwriter, Jelly Roll replied.
“For sure – cause I am who I am all the time – I don’t hide behind anything. Good bad or indifferent,” the hitmaker, whose real name is Jason DeFord, wrote.
For high-profile live performances, especially noted for New Year’s Eve in Times Square due to extreme noise, it’s standard practice to have an artist sing along with pre-recorded vocal tracks. However, Jelly Roll chose not to use them for his performance, as he wanted to deliver his raw vocals as he always does.
What Did Jelly Roll Perform On Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve?
The Antioch native delivered a show-stopping performance on Sunday evening (Dec. 31) after an introduction by his wife, Bunnie XO, alongside nineteen-time host and executive producer Ryan Seacrest. Wearing a black jacket paying tribute to his daughter Bailee Ann and his dedicated fan base, known as the Bad Apples, Jelly Roll commanded the stage.
“New Year’s Eve in New York City is a dream come true, baby!” Jelly Roll shouted as he took the stage. Live from Times Square in New York City, the chart-topping singer/songwriter performed a medley featuring his latest single, “Halfway To Hell” and his chart-topping hit, “NEED A FAVOR” as confetti showered the audience. He also surprised viewers across the world with a special performance of “Wild Ones,” a collaboration he shares with fast-rising star, Jessie Murph.
The genre-bending star’s performance took place on the Countdown Stage and was sponsored by Carnival.
“What A Crazy Dream Come True,” Jelly Roll Said Of His Performance
Following Jelly Roll’s performance, Ryan Seacrest joined him on stage to talk about his whirlwind of a year and going into 2024 as a GRAMMY nominated artist. The pair also talked about his dream come true performance on New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.
“I’ve been watching this show since I was a kid, and to be standing up here next to Ryan Seacrest on New Year’s Eve in New York City. What a crazy dream come true. Going into 2024 is a Grammy nominated artist, baby!” the singer/songwriter, whose real name is Jason DeFord, told the show’s host.
Before exiting the stage, Seacrest asked Jelly Roll about doing good for the community., “Man. I believe I’ve been so blessed, and I’ve come so far that God did not bless me this much, not to be a blessing baby. So as long as I’m blessed, I will bless.”
How To Watch Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2024?
Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2024 also featured dozens of other performances, including Megan Thee Stallion, Sabrina Carpenter, LL Cool J, Tyla, Aqua, Doechii, Ellie Goulding, Green Day, Post Malone, Janelle Monáe, Cardi B, Ivy Queen, Loud Luxury x Two Friends with Bebe Rexha, Ludacris, Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Paul Russell, Reneé Rapp with Coco Jones, NewJeans and Thirty Seconds to Mars and more.
The star-studded list of performances took place in all different parts of the United States, including New York City’s Times Square, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Miami, and more. The show also included performances from Puerto Rico and South Korea.
New Year’s Rockin’ Eve also included a new comedic segment featuring Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, Matt Friend, actress Patricia Williams (known as Ms. Pat), and Sebastian Maniscalco offering humorous commentary on the past year. President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden also appeared on the show to reflect on the past year and share a message for the year ahead.
Co-hosted by Ryan Seacrest alongside Rita Ora, Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2024 aired live on Sunday, December 31, at 8/7c via ABC Network. The iconic New Year’s Eve special also aired across 150 iHeartRadio stations nationwide, including Z100 New York, KIIS-FM Los Angeles, KISS FM Chicago, Q102 Philly, 102.9 Dallas and more, marking the first-ever live broadcast radio simulcast. The show was also available on the iHeartRadio app.
TV personality Jeannie Mai stepped in for Ciara, who is currently pregnant, taking charge of the Hollywood coverage on the West Coast, meanwhile Dayanara Torres emceed the Spanish segment of the show live from Puerto Rico.
