Jelly Roll divides viewers with his In Memoriam performance at the 2024 Emmys: 'Why was he the choice for this?' READ MORE : Emmys 2024 LIVE: Awards, red carpet news, winner recaps, and more Have YOU got a story? Email [email protected] By Sonia Horon For Dailymail.Com Published: 23:48 EDT, 15 September 2024 | Updated: 23:48 EDT, 15 September 2024 e-mail 23 shares View comments Jelly Roll left fans divided with his In Memoriam tribute at the 2024 Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday.
The rapper, 39, took the stage at the Peacock Theater with a performance of 'I Am Not Okay', though he left some confused with the song — which delves into the struggles of mental health and emotional turmoil — and others asking, 'Why was he the choice for this?' Jelly also offered a 'healing moment' for those mourning 'storytellers' at the event. He was backed by string musicians and introduced his own performance with a touching message. 'I believe that music is therapeutic.
I believe that music can heal. I also believe that storytelling is just as cathartic. I hope this song can act as a healing moment for those who are mourning the storytellers we have lost this year.
' 'If you are feeling lost or alone tonight then I want you to know that it's okay to not always be okay,' he added. Jelly Roll, 39, left fans divided with his In Memoriam tribute at the 2024 Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday The rapper took the stage at the Peacock Theater with a performance of 'I Am Not Okay', though he left some confused with the song — which delves into the struggles of mental health and emotional turmoil — and others asking, 'Why was he the choice for this?' Read More 76th Primetime Emmy Awards WINNERS: The Bear cooks up early honors He then sang the ballad as images of producers, writers, executives, crew members and performers who have passed away over the last 12 months were shown on screen. Among those remembered in the tribute were actor Ryan O'Neal, presenter Phil Donoghue, fitness guru Richard Simmons, actress Shannen Doherty, and actors Carl Weathers, Donald Sutherland and James Earl Jones.
Veteran comedian Bob Newhart - who died in July aged 94 - was the final performer shown on screen. The musician donned an all-black ensemble, and accessorized with a cross chain around his neck for the segment. Following his performance, fans took to Twitter to share their thoughts.
'Why was jellyroll the choice for this?' someone asked. 'I am so sorry but having someone named "jelly roll" perform the in memoriam for the emmys is absolutely a 30 rock joke,' one wrote. 'Having a man called jellyroll do the in memoriam sounds like a 30 rock bit,' someone else concurred.
'jelly roll has to be one of the most random selections for an in memoriam performer i’ve ever heard,' another added. Jelly also offered a 'healing moment' for those mourning 'storytellers' at the event. He was backed by string musicians and introduced his own performance with a touching message 'I believe that music is therapeutic.
I believe that music can heal. I also believe that storytelling is just as cathartic. I hope this song can act as a healing moment for those who are mourning the storytellers we have lost this year' 'If you are feeling lost or alone tonight then I want you to know that it's okay to not always be okay,' he added He then sang the ballad as images of producers, writers, executives, crew members and performers who have passed away over the last 12 months were shown on screen Among those remembered in the tribute were actor Donald Sutherland, Ryan O'Neal, presenter Phil Donoghue, and more Actress Shannen Doherty was remembered as well Fitness guru Richard Simmons was also included Jelly also paid homage to Richard Lewis 'Dying only to have jelly roll sing a song about mental health during your in memoriam segment is so cruel,' someone else chimed in.
Other fans complained about Jelly's face tattoos, writing, 'Can we see the people? Jelly Roll's face tats are really distracting.' Yet another person posted a laughing meme with the caption: 'And now, to remember of the members of the Television Academy who we’ve lost..
.Jelly Roll.' 'Why does jelly roll infiltrate every award ceremony,' one more commentator asked.
There was also a meme of a polar bear with the text overlay 'What da hell in a polar bear doing in Arlington Texas' and the caption, 'Why they got jelly roll at the emmys.' 'I love JellyRoll but this is an odd song choice for an in memoriam. #emmys.
' Others had a more positive reaction to the performance. 'Thought this was a lovely tribute, especially for those of us who've lost someone & know the heartbreaking struggle that can mean for those of us left behind.' 'Why was jellyroll the choice for this?' someone asked Yet another person posted a laughing meme with the caption: 'And now, to remember of the members of the Television Academy who we’ve lost.
..Jelly Roll' 'Why does jelly roll infiltrate every award ceremony,' one more commentator asked 'Dying only to have jelly roll sing a song about mental health during your in memoriam segment is so cruel,' someone else chimed in One laughing meme had the caption: 'Me when they announced someone named Jelly Roll was performing the in memorium song.
But seriously, dude is fantastic' There was also a meme of a polar bear with the text overlay 'What da hell in a polar bear doing in Arlington Texas' and the caption, 'Why they got jelly roll at the emmys' 'I am so sorry but having someone named "jelly roll" perform the in memoriam for the emmys is absolutely a 30 rock joke,' one wrote 'I love JellyRoll but this is an odd song choice for an in memoriam. #emmys' 'why did i just bust out laughing when they announced that the in memorium singer is..
.jellyroll (disclaimer i have never heard a jellyroll song in my life)' Other fans complained about Jelly's face tattoos, writing, 'Can we see the people? Jelly Roll's face tats are really distracting' 'jelly roll has to be one of the most random selections for an in memoriam performer i’ve ever heard,' another added Give an Emmy to the voiceover artist who said without a hint of humor, 'And now, joining us in tribute to the memories of our television family we've lost, Jellyroll' 'Having a man called jellyroll do the in memoriam sounds like a 30 rock bit' 'Thought this was a lovely tribute, especially for those of us who've lost someone & know the heartbreaking struggle that can mean for those of us left behind' '"its ok to not always be ok." thanks for the reminder jellyroll,' another person wrote One laughing meme had the caption: 'Me when they announced someone named Jelly Roll was performing the in memorium song.
But seriously, dude is fantastic.' 'why did i just bust out laughing when they announced that the in memorium singer is..
.jellyroll (disclaimer i have never heard a jellyroll song in my life).' Give an Emmy to the voiceover artist who said without a hint of humor, 'And now, joining us in tribute to the memories of our television family we've lost, Jellyroll.
' '"its ok to not always be ok." thanks for the reminder jellyroll,' someone else added. Hacks beat The Bear in a major upset for the top comedy honor as Shogun swept the board in the drama categories at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards.
The HBO comedy starring Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder ended the night on top over the FX series and a very impressive field for Outstanding Comedy Series which also included Abbott Elementary, The Bear, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Reservation Dogs, Only Murders in the Building, Palm Royale, and What We Do in the Shadows. Regardless of falling short in the top comedy category, The Bear earned early honors for stars Jeremy Allen White, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Liza Colón-Zayas. The 33-year-old Brooklyn native Jeremy took home major honor in the Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series category for the second consecutive year.
He triumphed over Larry David, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Steve Martin, Only Murders in the Building, Martin Short, Only Murders in the Building, Matt Berry, What We Do in the Shadows, and D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Reservation Dogs. Earlier in the night Jelly Roll posed on the red carpet in his all-black ensemble He wore a rosary around his neck Meanwhile, the 47-year-old New York native Ebon - who portrays Richie Jerimovich on the FX series - earned the win in the Outstanding Supporting Actor An A Comedy Series category for the second year much like Jeremy. He beat out an impressive field including castmate Lionel Boyce in addition to Paul W.
Downs, Hacks, Paul Rudd, Only Murders In The Building, Tyler James Williams, Abbott Elementary, and Bowen Yang, Saturday Night Live. The wins kept coming for the critically-acclaimed series as Liza Colón-Zayas took home Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series. The 52-year-old New York native - who is an actress and playwright - beat some high-profile names in the industry including: Carol Burnett, Palm Royale, Hannah Einbinder, Hacks, Janelle James, Abbott Elementary, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Abbott Elementary, and Meryl Streep, Only Murders In The Building.
Elizabeth Debicki was recognized for her work as Princess Diana in The Crown as she earned top honor Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series. Baby Reindeer was a massive winner with four in the limited and anthology series categories as it earned top honor Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series in addition to three major awards with wins for Richard Gadd and Jessica Gunning including two for the leading man. 76th Primetime Emmy Awards WINNERS - full list Outstanding Drama Series The Crown Fallout The Gilded Age The Morning Show Mr.
and Mrs. Smith Shōgun - WINNER Slow Horses 3 Body Problem The Crown was one of the shows nominated in the category Outstanding Drama Series; Imelda Staunton is pictured Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series Donald Glover, Mr. and Mrs.
Smith Walton Goggins, Fallout Idris Elba, Hijack Gary Oldman, Slow Horses Hiroyuki Sanada, Shōgun - WINNER Dominic West, The Crown Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series Jennifer Aniston, The Morning Show Carrie Coon, The Gilded Age Maya Erskine, Mr. and Mrs. Smith Anna Sawai, Shо̄gun - WINNER Imelda Staunton, The Crown Reese Witherspoon, The Morning Show Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series Tadanobu Asano, Shōgun Billy Crudup, The Morning Show - WINNER Mark Duplass, The Morning Show Jon Hamm, The Morning Show Takehiro Hira, Shōgun Jack Lowden, Slow Horses Jonathan Pryce, The Crown Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series Christine Baranski, The Gilded Age Nicole Beharie, The Morning Show Elizabeth Debicki, The Crown - WINNER Greta Lee, The Morning Show Lesley Manville, The Crown Karen Pittman, The Morning Show Holland Taylor, The Morning Show Outstanding Comedy Series Abbott Elementary Hacks - WINNER The Bear Curb Your Enthusiasm Reservation Dogs Only Murders in the Building Palm Royale What We Do in the Shadows Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series Larry David, Curb Your Enthusiasm Steve Martin, Only Murders in the Building Martin Short, Only Murders in the Building Matt Berry, What We Do in the Shadows Jeremy Allen White, The Bear - WINNER D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Reservation Dogs From left, Selena Gomez, Martin Short and Steve Martin in Only Murders in the Building.
They were all Emmy nominated Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series Ayo Edebiri, The Bear Jean Smart, Hacks - WINNER Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary Selena Gomez, Only Murders in the Building Kristen Wiig, Palm Royale Maya Rudolph, Loot Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series Carol Burnett, Palm Royale Liza Colón-Zayas, The Bear - WINNER Hannah Einbinder, Hacks Janelle James, Abbott Elementary Sheryl Lee Ralph, Abbott Elementary Meryl Streep, Only Murders In The Building Outstanding Supporting Actor An A Comedy Series Lionel Boyce, The Bear Paul W. Downs, Hacks Ebon Moss-Bachrach, The Bear - WINNER Paul Rudd, Only Murders In The Building Tyler James Williams, Abbott Elementary Bowen Yang, Saturday Night Live Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series Baby Reindeer - WINNER Fargo Lessons in Chemistry Ripley True Detective: Night Country Outstanding Lead Actor In A Limited Or Anthology Series Matt Bomer, Fellow Travelers Richard Gadd, Baby Reindeer - WINNER Jon Hamm, Fargo Tom Hollander, Feud: Capote vs. the Swans Andrew Scott, Ripley Outstanding Lead Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series Jodie Foster, True Detective: Night Country - WINNER Brie Larson, Lessons in Chemistry Juno Temple, Fargo Sofia Vergara, Griselda Naomi Watts, Feud: Capote vs.
the Swans Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Limited Or Anthology Series Jonathan Bailey, Fellow Travelers Robert Downey Jr., The Sympathizer Tom Goodman-Hill, Baby Reindeer John Hawkes, True Detective: Night Country Lamorne Morris, Fargo - WINNER Lewis Pullman, Lessons in Chemistry Treat Williams, Feud: Capote vs. the Swans Sofia Vergara has received an Emmy nomination for Lead Actress In A Limited Series for her role in the Netflix series, Griselda Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series Dakota Fanning, Ripley Lily Gladstone, Under the Bridge Jessica Gunning, Baby Reindeer - WINNER Aja Naomi King, Lessons in Chemistry Diane Lane, Feud: Capote vs.
the Swans Nava Mau, Baby Reindeer Kali Reis, True Detective: Night Country Outstanding Animated Series Blue Eye Samurai Bob’s Burger Scavengers Reign The Simpsons X-Men ‘97 Outstanding Television Movie Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie Quiz Lady Red, White & Royal Blue Scoop Unfrosted Scripted Variety Series Last Week Tonight with John Oliver - WINNER Saturday Night Live Talk Series The Daily Show - WINNER Jimmy Kimmel Live! Late Night With Seth Meyers The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Variety Special (live) The Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show Starring Usher 66th Grammy Awards The Greatest Roast Of All Time: Tom Brady The Oscars The 76th Annual Tony Awards Variety Special (pre-recorded) Billy Joel: The 100th Live at Madison Square Garden Dave Chappelle: The Dreamer Dick Van Dyke 98 Years Of Magic Nikki Glaser: Someday You’ll Die Trevor Noah: Where Was I Directing For A Drama Series Stephen Daldry – The Crown Mimi Leder – The Morning Show Hiro Murai – Mr & Mrs Smith Frederick EO Toye – Shōgun - WINNER Saul Metzstein – Slow Horses Salli Richardson-Whitfield – Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty Directing For A Comedy Series Randall Einhorn – Abbott Elementary Christopher Storer – The Bear - WINNER Ramy Youssef – The Bear Guy Ritchie – The Gentlemen Lucia Aniello – Hacks Mary Lou Belli – The Ms Pat Show Directing For A Limited Or Anthology Series Weronika Tofilska – Baby Reindeer Noah Hawley – Fargo Gus Van Sant – Feud: Capote vs The Swans Millicent Shelton: Lessons in Chemistry Steven Zaillian – Ripley - WINNER Issa López – True Detective: Night Country Jennifer Aniston, pictured, and Reese Witherspoon were nominated in the same category for The Morning Show Writing For A Drama Series Peter Morgan and Meriel Sheibani-Clare – The Crown Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Graham Wagner – Fallout Francesca Sloane and Donald Glover – Mr & Mrs Smith Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks – Shōgun Rachel Kondo and Caillin Puente – Shōgun Will Smith – Slow Horses - WINNER Writing For A Comedy Series Quinta Brunson – Abbott Elementary Christopher Storer – The Bear Meredith Scardino and Sam Means – Girls5eva Lucia Aniello, Paul W Downs and Jen Statsky – Hacks - WINNERS Chris Kelly and Sarah Schneider – The Other Two Jake Bender and Zach Dunn – What We Do in the Shadows Jon Hamm was nominated for his work on Fargo Writing For A Limited Or Anthology Series Richard Gadd – Baby Reindeer - WINNER Charlie Brooker – Black Mirror Noah Hawley – Fargo Ron Nyswaner – Fellow Travelers Steven Zaillian – Ripley Issa López – True Detective: Night Country Writing For A Variety Series The Daily Show Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Saturday Night Live Outstanding Reality Competition Program The Amazing Race RuPaul’s Drag Race Top Chef The Traitors - WINNER The Voice Emmys Los Angeles Share or comment on this article: Jelly Roll divides viewers with his In Memoriam performance at the 2024 Emmys: 'Why was he the choice for this?' e-mail 23 shares Add comment.
