Jelly Roll in New Orleans on Feb. 6, 2025.Photo:Michael Loccisano/Getty
Michael Loccisano/Getty
After a tragic and fatal school shooting,Jelly Rollis supporting his alma mater.
The country star paid a visit to Tennessee’s Antioch High School to meet with students on Feb. 25, over one month aftera student shot two classmates before turning the gun on himself, resulting in two deaths and two additional injuries, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department.
Metro Nashville Public Schools shared photos from Jelly’s visit in a Feb. 26 poston Instagram, writing in the caption, “Music superstar@jellyroll615visited@antiochbearshomeon Tuesday to talk to students and staff about the tragedy that took place there last month.”
The caption continued, “Thank you, Jelly Roll, for reaching out to the Antioch community and offering some comfort during a difficult time. We appreciate your support!”
MNPD spokesperson Don Aaron previously told reporters a 17-year-old male student, armed with a handgun, opened fire in the school’s cafeteria at 11:09 a.m. and hit two students, with one of them, a 16-year-old female, succumbing to her injuries at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
MNPD identified the 16-year-old female as Josselin Corea Escalanteon X.
The gunman, whom MNPD identified as Solomon Henderson, then turned his weapon on himself.
Antioch High School in Nashville.Google Maps
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“They told my husband he would never be allowed back into his high school when he was younger,” wrote Bunnie of the “Need a Favor” singer, who’s been to jail around 40 times for various drug charges and was first arrested at age 14.
Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo in Texas in May 2024.Gilbert Flores/Penske Media via Getty
Gilbert Flores/Penske Media via Getty
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Bunnie continued, “But most importantly the smiles on those kids faces was priceless [sic] & what I truly needed in that moment. Thank you Antioch High School students & staff for the warm hug we needed that day. Go Bears!”
source: people.com
