Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo: Divorce Timeline & Updates

Last updated: October 9, 2026

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Yes — the rumors are true: Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo have divorced. The country star filed for divorce on May 18, 2026, after nearly 10 years of marriage, and the couple reached an amicable settlement on July 17, 2026. Both have spoken publicly about the split, calling it the “best divorce” possible, and have confirmed that nobody cheated. Here is the full story of their relationship, the divorce, and where things stand in October 2026.

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Quick Answer

Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo are officially divorced. After separating on May 9, 2026, Jelly Roll filed the divorce papers on May 18, 2026, in Williamson County, Tennessee, and the pair finalized an amicable settlement on July 17, 2026 — splitting cars, homes, an aircraft, and a confidential lump-sum payment. Bunnie has said publicly that the split was “not mutual” at first but ended on the best possible terms, that nobody cheated, and that Jelly Roll has already started dating again.

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Who Are Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo?

Jelly Roll — born Jason Bradley DeFord on December 4, 1984, in Antioch, Tennessee — is an American rapper-turned-country superstar. After years in the underground hip-hop scene, he broke into mainstream country in 2022 with hits like “Son of a Sinner” and “Need a Favor,” won CMA New Artist of the Year in 2023, and took home three Grammy Awards in 2026. His raw honesty about his troubled past, addiction, and redemption made him one of the most beloved figures in modern country music.

Bunnie Xo — born Alisa DeFord, better known as Bunnie DeFord — is a model, social media personality, and the host of the hit podcast Dumb Blonde. She became a central figure in Jelly Roll’s story as his fiercest supporter, joining him at red carpets, on tour, and in his philanthropy work. She also took on a maternal role for his two children, Bailee Ann and Noah Buddy, and openly documented the couple’s IVF journey on her podcast.

Relationship Timeline

  • 2015 — The two meet backstage at a country music show in Las Vegas, at Treasure Island, where Jelly Roll was performing. The connection is instant, and they begin dating.
  • August 2016 — Jelly Roll and Bunnie marry in a private ceremony in Las Vegas, just over a year after meeting.
  • 2016–2021 — The couple settle into life in Nashville. Bunnie embraces stepmotherhood to Jelly Roll’s children and builds her own audience online, eventually launching the Dumb Blonde podcast.
  • 2022–2023 — Jelly Roll explodes into mainstream stardom with “Need a Favor” and “Save Me.” Bunnie is by his side through the CMA Awards and Grammy nominations, and the couple become country music’s favorite love story.
  • 2024–2025 — Bunnie publicly shares the couple’s IVF journey and publishes her memoir, Stripped Down: Unfiltered and Unapologetic. The pair remain one of Nashville’s most visible power couples.
  • February 1, 2026 — The couple appear together at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, where Jelly Roll wins three Grammys. It would be their last major red carpet as a married couple.
  • May 9, 2026 — The couple separate, according to court documents. Bunnie later reveals that an argument on Mother’s Day led her to tell him to “file the divorce papers” — and that she packed a bag and left.
  • May 18, 2026 — Jelly Roll files for divorce in Williamson County, Tennessee, outside Nashville. TMZ first obtains the court records, sending shockwaves through the fanbase.
  • June 2026 — Bunnie addresses the divorce on her podcast (in an episode later deleted). She says the split was “not mutual,” confirms nobody cheated, reveals Jelly Roll is already dating again, and drops a stunning detail: despite the split, she says they are still pursuing their plan to have a baby together via IVF.
  • June 2026 — Bunnie calls the process the “best divorce,” saying they are ending the marriage “on the best possible terms that you could ever have a divorce.”
  • July 17, 2026 — The divorce is settled. TMZ reports the former couple divided cars, homes, and an aircraft; Jelly Roll will make a confidential one-time lump-sum payment to Bunnie; and both agreed not to speak negatively about each other publicly.
  • October 2026 — The couple list their former Franklin, Tennessee mansion for sale at $6,999,999 — the 5-bedroom, 7,674-square-foot estate Jelly Roll had handed over to Bunnie in the divorce.

Latest Updates

October 2026 has kept the former couple in the headlines — this time over real estate. TMZ first reported that their sprawling Franklin, Tennessee mansion is up for sale at just under $7 million. The property, which sits on nearly 10 acres, was given full ownership to Bunnie in the divorce settlement weeks after the May filing, but she has now decided to let it go.

Bunnie has also been candid about the physical toll of the split. Speaking on the Open Book With Jenna podcast, she admitted she stopped eating during the worst of it — saying her team had to pick her up off the floor and give her IVs, that she survived on baby food, and that she lost 20 pounds. “Heartbreak, man, it’s the best freaking diet,” she joked, while stressing she was keeping it together in public and coping behind closed doors.

As for the surprising IVF revelation from June — Bunnie telling listeners “you guys are going to be shocked to hear this, but we’re still having a baby” — no further update has been announced as of October 2026. Jelly Roll, now 41, has not commented publicly on his ex-wife’s claims, and Bunnie has largely moved on to focusing on her podcast and her health. Both have honored their settlement agreement not to speak badly about each other, and by all accounts they remain on genuinely friendly terms.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo divorced?
Yes. Jelly Roll filed for divorce on May 18, 2026, in Williamson County, Tennessee, and the divorce was settled amicably on July 17, 2026, after nearly 10 years of marriage.

Why did Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo divorce?
Bunnie said an argument on Mother’s Day led her to tell him to “file the divorce papers.” She has confirmed that nobody cheated and that the split was “not mutual” at first, though both say it ended on the best possible terms.

Are Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo having a baby?
In June 2026, Bunnie revealed on her podcast that despite the divorce, the couple were “still having a baby” via their IVF journey. No update on that plan has been announced since, and Jelly Roll has not commented on it.

What happened to their Nashville mansion?
Jelly Roll transferred full ownership of their Franklin, Tennessee mansion to Bunnie in the divorce settlement. In October 2026, the former couple listed the 5-bedroom, 7,674-square-foot estate for sale at $6,999,999.

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