Jelly Roll & Bunnie Xo: Best Friends Amidst Divorce

Rapper and country singer Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, and his wife, Bunnie Xo, have confirmed they are divorcing after almost a decade together. During a concert in Saratoga Springs, New York, on June 18, 2026, Jelly Roll addressed the split, assuring fans that he and his wife remain best friends and that no infidelity occurred. He filed divorce papers in Williamson County on May 18, 2026, citing irreconcilable differences.

Bunnie Xo also spoke about the situation on her podcast, "Dumb Blonde." She clarified that despite the divorce filing, they are still expecting a baby together and intend to co-parent. She stated that J is her best friend and the separation is not what people might assume, noting they "served our purpose for each other." The couple met in 2015, and while they do not have children together, Jelly Roll has two children from previous relationships.

Bunnie Xo shared details of her difficult IVF journey over the past two years, expressing empathy for others undergoing the process. She mentioned that her husband's demanding career and social schedule, coupled with her dislike for fame, contributed to the breakdown in communication over the last year and a half. She expressed that she loved her husband more than he loved her.