Country rapper Jelly Roll has filed for divorce from his wife Bunnie XO after nearly ten years of marriage, according to court documents first reported by TMZ on June 15, with sources close to the couple describing the split as a mutual and private decision.
The filing was made on May 18 in Tennessee, where the couple have lived for much of their relationship. Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, is 41. Bunnie XO, born Alisa DeFord, is 46. They married in 2016 and had been among the more publicly affectionate couples in the country music world.
Just months before the filing, the pair appeared together at the Grammy Awards in February, walking the red carpet and showing warmth throughout the evening. The contrast between that appearance and the divorce news caught many of their followers off guard.
Bunnie XO posted a brief message on her Instagram Story hours before the news broke, writing “She’s getting her sparkle back” alongside a photo. The post circulated widely after TMZ published the filing details.
Jelly Roll’s team has not issued a detailed public statement. Sources told TMZ that the divorce was the result of a mutual decision and that both parties intend to keep the separation as private as possible. They do not have biological children together, though Jelly Roll has a daughter from a previous relationship.
Jelly Roll’s career has been one of the most notable rises in American music over the past few years. He crossed from underground rap into mainstream country with a string of emotionally direct singles that drew on his personal history with addiction and incarceration. His 2026 Grammy nomination added to a catalogue of recognition that has made him one of the more talked-about artists in the genre.
Bunnie XO built her own public profile separately, largely through her podcast and social media presence, which gave her an audience independent of her husband’s fanbase. The couple often discussed their relationship openly on her podcast, which made the split a more significant public moment than it might have been for a quieter celebrity pair.
The divorce filing comes as Jelly Roll continues to tour. He performed in Toronto the night after the news broke, maintaining his schedule without public comment. More entertainment news, including coverage of recent film releases and box office results, is available on our site.
Bunnie XO has continued posting on her social media platforms since the news broke but has not addressed the divorce directly in any extended statement. The filing covers standard grounds and does not include unusual legal claims, according to the documents reviewed by TMZ.
Their marriage had been through public challenges before, which the couple discussed in interviews and on her podcast. The divorce news marks the end of one of country music’s more visible relationships, though both are expected to remain prominent figures in their respective fields. Check out more entertainment stories in our entertainment section.
