Country music artist Jelly Roll and his wife Bunnie Xo have officially ended their marriage after nearly a decade together. The divorce was finalized earlier this month, just weeks after the initial filing in June 2026.
The couple's relationship began in 2015 when they met at one of Jelly Roll's Las Vegas performances. Born Jason Bradley DeFord, the singer had already faced significant personal challenges before meeting Bunnie DeFord, including two incarcerations—one for aggravated robbery at age sixteen and another for drug dealing at twenty-three.
Their romance moved quickly. In August 2016, less than a year after their initial meeting, Jelly Roll and Bunnie married at a Little White Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas. The union brought together a blended family, with Bunnie becoming stepmother to Jelly Roll's two children from previous relationships: daughter Bailee and son Noah.
Throughout their marriage, both partners experienced significant professional growth. Bunnie launched her Dumb Blonde podcast and media company in 2020, building an independent platform focused on empowering women. Meanwhile, Jelly Roll transitioned from hip-hop to country music, achieving breakthrough success with hits like "Son of a Sinner" and "Save Me."
The couple frequently celebrated each other's achievements publicly. In May 2020, Jelly Roll praised Bunnie's role as stepmother in a Facebook post, writing that she possessed the qualities of "a special kind of woman" who treated his daughter as her own. He described watching their relationship develop as "nothing short of magical."
Their bond appeared particularly strong during Jelly Roll's rise to country music stardom. In November 2023, he won the CMA Award for New Artist of the Year at age thirty-nine. During his acceptance speech, he acknowledged Bunnie directly, stating that she had changed his life.
The couple renewed their vows in August 2023 at the same Las Vegas chapel where they originally married. Jelly Roll expressed regret that Bunnie had never worn a wedding dress during their initial ceremony, a situation they corrected during the renewal. In social media posts following the event, he promised to give her the life she deserved.
As recently as February 2026, the pair appeared together at the Grammy Awards, presenting a united front. However, by June 2026, Jelly Roll had filed for divorce. Hours before news of the filing became public, Bunnie posted a photo on social media with the caption indicating she was "getting her sparkle back."
According to reports, Jelly Roll agreed to pay Bunnie an undisclosed one-time lump sum payment as part of their settlement. The specific details of their divorce agreement remain confidential.
Throughout their relationship, both Jelly Roll and Bunnie had been candid about their personal struggles and growth. Bunnie, who left behind work as a high-end escort to build her media career, frequently discussed overcoming adversity. In August 2025, she revealed the couple had been attempting to conceive through IVF treatments for six months, describing the process as emotionally challenging.
The dissolution of their marriage marks the end of a partnership that both individuals credited with transforming their lives. Despite the split, their nearly ten years together witnessed remarkable personal and professional evolution for both parties.
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