Man Arrested For Stalking Jelly Roll At Celebrity Softball Game In Nashville
on Jun 07, 2023
41-year-old Nashville rapper Michael Curtis found himself behind bars on Monday evening, facing charges of stalking Nashville celebrity, Jelly Roll. The incident unfolded at the Rock N Jock Celebrity Softball game, held at First Horizon Park, home of the Nashville Sounds.
Eyewitnesses describe Curtis’s bizarre behavior as the prelude to an unsettling encounter. As he stood in line, awaiting entry into the stadium, security personnel quickly noticed his disorderly conduct.
Approaching officers, Curtis allegedly questioned them about their supposed presence at the notorious Deja Vu strip club earlier that morning. Failing to control his unruly demeanor, he was promptly asked to leave the premises.
However, the situation took a distressing turn as Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, arrived at the event. Seemingly possessed by an unhealthy obsession, Curtis lunged towards the popular celebrity, forcing Jelly Roll’s security team to intervene swiftly and whisk him away to safety inside the stadium.
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Responding officers described Jelly Roll’s state as one of clear emotional distress, revealing that this incident was not an isolated one. Just a day prior, Curtis had relentlessly stalked a bus he believed the musician to be on. Before that, he had even managed to locate Jelly Roll’s personal vehicle parked near the historic Ryman Auditorium, shamelessly taking photographs of himself alongside it.
After spending a night behind bars, Curtis managed to secure his release by posting bond early Tuesday morning.
Astonishingly, he continued his troubling behavior by posting several videos on social media, in which he not only made explicit threats towards Jelly Roll but also targeted the artist’s family and the very officers who apprehended him.
The accused, identified as Michael Vincent Curtis of Deadening Road in Chipley, Florida, now faces a string of charges, including stalking, criminal trespass, and disorderly conduct. Despite being free on a $5,000 bond, the concerns surrounding his mental state and the potential danger he poses to Jelly Roll and those close to him persist.
As Jelly Roll fans rally behind their beloved artist, the question on everyone’s lips remains: What led Curtis down this treacherous path of obsession, and how can we ensure the safety and well-being of Jelly Roll and his loved ones?
Only time will tell, but one thing is for certain: this disconcerting incident has shed light on the darker side of fame and the desperate measures some individuals are willing to take in their pursuit of proximity to their idols.
