Jelly Roll Discusses Staph Infections From Tattoos

Country music sensation Jelly Roll has openly discussed the regrets he harbors over his numerous tattoos, many of which were acquired under less-than-ideal circumstances. In a candid conversation with Howard Stern, Jelly Roll revealed that some of his tattoos, including those on his face and neck, were done in environments so unhygienic that they resulted in staph infections.

During the interview, Jelly Roll recounted an early attempt to get a facial tattoo, which was initially refused by the artist. It wasn't until after he received a tattoo while incarcerated that other tattoo artists were willing to ink his face. Stern highlighted the inherent risks of getting tattoos in prison, to which Jelly Roll admitted the unhygienic conditions and the infections they caused.

Reflecting on his past decisions, Jelly Roll shared, "I've gotten staph infections from bad tattoos. I learned nothing. You talk about bull-headed. And I still went back to the same guy that gave me the staph infection! It's crazy what you'll do. It's next-level crazy."

Scale AI Ditches DEI in Favor of MEI

Alexandr Wang, the CEO of the rapidly growing artificial intelligence startup Scale AI, has garnered commendation from notable peers including Elon Musk for his recent announcement regarding the company's hiring strategy, which emphasizes merit.

In 2016, Wang established Scale AI, which has since become a leader in aiding businesses to implement AI models by providing essential human labor and software solutions for data labeling and testing. This process is crucial as accurate data is foundational for the effectiveness of generative AI technologies.

Recently, Wang took to social media to announce Scale AI's commitment to a hiring policy centered around "merit, excellence, and intelligence" (MEI), positioning it as a contrast to the more commonly adopted diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) frameworks in other organizations.