Rumors swirled online this week claiming country star Jelly Roll had donated $50 million to aid Texas flood victims, but fact-checkers have confirmed the viral story is completely false.
The claim started on July 7 after the Facebook page Vibe Station posted, “Country singer Jelly Roll has donated $50 million to support victims and aid search and rescue efforts for those missing after the devastating flash floods in Texas.”
“Fans were absolutely stunned to learn that he is personally on his way to the disaster site to offer direct assistance.”
The post, which included a collage of flood images and photos of Jelly Roll from the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction, racked up more than 100,000 views within hours.
It further read, “In a stunning act of generosity and compassion, the Grammy-nominated artist has donated a jaw-dropping $50 million to aid the victims of the catastrophic flash floods that have devastated parts of Texas.”
The blog went further, falsely claiming Jelly Roll was headed in person to help, “When I saw the footage of people clinging to rooftops and children crying for their missing parents, my heart broke. I knew I had to do something — money helps, but showing up means everything,” the article quoted him saying.
But none of it holds up.
No credible media outlets have reported Jelly Roll’s donation, and the musician has not made any announcement on his official social media channels.
The claim was quickly flagged by fact-checking site Lead Stories, which labeled the post and blog as a hoax.
The Vibe Station Facebook page has a track record of posting satirical or misleading content, something its reviews have frequently pointed out.
Adding to the confusion, the blog also claimed that Jelly Roll’s 7-year-old son was missing in the Texas floods, another fabrication, with no statements or reports backing it up.
The deadly floods that struck Texas on July 4, 2025, have left more than 100 people dead and dozens missing, devastating areas like Kerr, Travis, Burnet, Williamson, Kendall, and Tom Green counties.
President D0nald Trum has since activated FEMA, while Texas Governor Greg Abbott has mobilized 20 state agencies to assist with recovery, according to CNN.
