Settlement Ends Decade-Long Marriage
Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo have finalized their divorce, roughly two months after separating on May 9, 2026. Jelly Roll filed for divorce May 18, 2026; the court action concluded a marriage of roughly ten years following an August 2016 wedding.
The settlement remains confidential. But Bunnie Xo — whose real name is Alisa DeFord — previously disclosed in a since-deleted episode of her Dumb Blonde podcast that Jelly Roll, whose given name is Jason DeFord, would give her the family compound “because he knows how special it is to me.” She also hinted he would offer financial support, quipping on the episode that “you didn’t take care of me in the marriage, but you’re taking care of me in the divorce.”
Co-Parenting and an Unconventional Future
The couple shares two children from Jelly Roll’s previous relationships: Bailee Ann, 18, and Noah, 9. Despite the split, both have continued to speak positively about each other. Bunnie said they will remain best friends and co-parents. The arrangement includes plans to raise an additional child via IVF surrogacy, with Bunnie stating in June 2026: “We’re still having a baby together.”
No infidelity caused the breakup. In public comments, Bunnie described the split as amicable, saying the pair simply “served our purpose for each other.”
“We have been the most unconventional couple that you guys have ever encountered.”
What Comes Next
For Jelly Roll, the close of this chapter comes amid one of the busiest stretches of his career — Need a Favor and Wild Ones kept him on the charts while his personal life unfolded publicly. For Bunnie, the settlement allows her and the children to keep the family compound while she continues her podcast and IVF plans.
Why It Matters
High-profile celebrity splits usually invite judgment, but this one has been notable for its public mutual respect. That posture may shape how custody and co-parenting stories are discussed in country music circles going forward, especially when both parties remain in the public eye.
