Jelly Roll was formally pardoned by Tennessee’s governor for his pre-2010 convictions, clearing the best way for worldwide journey.

Jelly Roll acquired a full pardon Thursday from Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, clearing the chart-topping artist’s decades-old theft and drug convictions after a year-long evaluate.

The determination, which follows a unanimous advice from the state parole board in April, wipes the slate clear for the “Son of a Sinner” singer, whose authorized file had beforehand restricted his means to journey internationally for concert events.

Now 41, Jelly Roll can tour overseas with out looking for particular journey permits.

“His story is remarkable, and it’s a redemptive, powerful story, which is what you look for and what you hope for,” Gov. Lee instructed reporters throughout a gathering at his dwelling, in response to The Associated Press.

While Jelly Roll has not but launched a press release in regards to the pardon, he spoke to the Tennessee Board of Parole earlier this 12 months in regards to the potential impression of the choice.

“I want to be an inspiration for people who are now where I used to be – to let them know that change is truly possible,” he mentioned. “One of the reasons I’m asking for your recommendation for this pardon is because I’m looking to take my message of redemption through the power of music and faith through the rest of the world… I’ll still be using this same pardon, God willing, to go do missionary work in my 50s and 60s.”

The Nashville native has been open about his troubled youth, revealing he was first arrested at 14 and jailed over 40 instances earlier than turning his life round by music. His rise from incarceration to nation and Hip-Hop stardom has made him a vocal advocate for second possibilities and legal justice reform.

The pardon applies to convictions in Davidson County previous to 2010 and grants him formal clemency from the state of Tennessee.

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