US-born rapper Jelly Roll claims he was ‘treated like a criminal’ at an upscale fashion house in Sydney.

The 40-year-old, who has served jail time in the United States, posted a video on Wednesday to rant about his experience at a Louis Vuitton store. Wearing a baseball cap backwards and dressed in his trademark sweats, Jelly Roll – real name Jason DeFord – was photographed outside the shop in the CBD. Appearing angry after the experience, the heavily tattooed Tennessee-born artist began: ‘Hey man, the Louis Vuitton in Sydney, legitimately just treated us like we were finna (sic) come in and rob that place. 

The “Son of a Sinner” performer has been making the most of his inaugural Australian tour, which includes stops at the Strummingbird Festival across Queensland, Newcastle and Perth, plus shows in Brisbane, Melbourne and the Harvest Rock festival. This marks a major milestone for the artist, who was previously unable to perform internationally due to his criminal history. Despite the awkward shopping experience, the Nashville native appears to be thoroughly enjoying his time Down Under. He’s been sharing content about Australian football, posing with the Sydney Opera House and even helping his drummer participate in the local tradition of doing a “shoey.”

The tour continues with two remaining dates: Thursday (November 6) in Townsville at Queensland Country Bank Stadium and Saturday (November 8) at Western Springs in Auckland, New Zealand.

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The US-born rapper was incarcerated on and off for nearly a decade until 2008 when his first child was born. During his teenage years and early twenties, Jelly Roll was in and out of jail for numerous minor offenses. He has also spent time in prison for aggravated robbery and possession with intent to deliver. The former convict left his life of crime for a career in music, and has now released a wide variety of music for over a decade. #jellyroll #louisvuitton #rap #music #sydney #australia fyp

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