American rapper, singer, and songwriter Jelly Roll has filed for divorce from his wife, Bunnie XO, are ending to their marriage after nearly a decade together. TMZ first reported the news on June 15.
USA TODAY reports that Jason DeFord, the 41-year-old country star known professionally as Jelly Roll, filed for divorce from his 46-year-old wife, podcaster Alisa DeFord, better known as Bunnie Xo, on May 18. The filing was uncovered in court records reviewed by the outlet on June 15.
Jelly said, “I wish our story would’ve went in the way that it never had an affair, and I’m in a way glad it happened, but man, I’m proud of who we are today. “I truly am.
Married since 2016, the fan-favorite couple spent nearly a decade together, navigating challenges that included family-planning struggles and infidelity. Jelly Roll gave an emotional shoutout to Bunnie after winning the Grammy for Best Contemporary Country Album in February, while she tearfully cheered him on from the audience.
In 2024, Bunnie revealed on TikTok that she and Jelly Roll had briefly separated in 2018 before reconciling. After years of overcoming obstacles and sharing major milestones, the pair has now decided to go their separate ways.
Bunnie wrote.”We finally committed to each other and did everything we promised each other the first night in 2016.” Our castle in the sand had to crumble so we could rebuild on solid ground.”
Cheating drama hit, but Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO endured
During an appearance on the “Human School” podcast in October 2025, Jelly Roll reflected on a painful chapter in his marriage, describing his unfaithfulness as one of the biggest regrets of his adult life. The singer said the experience forced both him and Bunnie XO to confront difficult truths and work through significant challenges together.
According to Jelly Roll, the couple invested considerable time and effort into rebuilding trust, a process he said ultimately brought them closer and strengthened their relationship. While he chose not to discuss specific details or when the affair occurred, he acknowledged that he was surrounded at the time by people who were also being unfaithful in their marriages.
