Jamal Roberts Welcomes New Baby Girl Hours Before Top 8 American Idol Performance and Delivers His Most Personal Powerful Rendition of I Believe
Just hours before his American Idol Top 8 performance, Jamal Roberts welcomed his third child — a baby girl — marking a deeply emotional milestone in his journey. Despite the exhaustion and emotion, Jamal delivered his most heartfelt performance yet, singing “I Believe” with powerful conviction and love.

The song’s themes of hope and perseverance resonated deeply, especially in light of his daughter’s birth. Judges and fans were moved, with Katy Perry calling it “one of the most beautiful, sincere performances” of the season.

The moment showcased Jamal not just as a singer, but as a devoted father and passionate artist, proving once again that his strength lies in the love that fuels his voice.