Jelly Roll filed for divorce from his wife Bunnie Xo on May 18, 2024, citing irreconcilable differences, with their separation date noted as May 9.
- June 19, 2026
AceShowbiz - Jelly Roll filed for divorce from his wife Bunnie Xo on May 18, 2024, citing irreconcilable differences, with their separation date noted as May 9. For the first time since the announcement, Bunnie Xo publicly addressed the breakup on June 18 during an episode of her Dumb Blonde podcast.
The couple, who married in August 2016 at the Stained Glass Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas, ended their marriage on good terms and plan to co-parent their child together. They have been on an IVF journey for several years and remain committed to having a baby despite their separation. Communication issues over the past year and a half, including a significant argument on Mother’s Day 2024, contributed heavily to the split. Following the fight, Bunnie Xo asked Jelly Roll to file for divorce, later expressing surprise at the formal filing and revealing that it was said out of frustration. They have since navigated the emotional aftermath with therapy and hormone replacement therapy, with Bunnie Xo emphasizing that no cheating occurred on either side despite social media rumors.
Bunnie Xo shared on her podcast that she still considers Jelly Roll her best friend and hoped they might attend therapy together to work on their relationship, though he did not share this hope. She also clarified that her posting of Nickelback songs on social media was unrelated to the divorce and denied rumors linking her to Chad Kroeger. Meanwhile, Jelly Roll has begun dating again but holds no ill feelings toward his ex-wife. He also updated his social media by removing Bunnie Xo’s Instagram handle from his bio, replacing it with the phrase "Music Man."
Jelly Roll is best known as the singer and songwriter behind the 2023 single "Need a Favor." Hailing from Antioch, Tennessee, he has had a notable career marked by his candid storytelling and emotional depth. The couple met in Las Vegas in 2015 before Jelly Roll rose to fame, with Bunnie Xo supporting him early on both financially and personally, including during custody arrangements involving his daughter Bailee.
This divorce marks the end of nearly a decade-long marriage for the couple, highlighting the complexities of maintaining a relationship amid public careers, personal struggles with fertility, and evolving emotional needs. Despite their separation, their commitment to co-parenting and continuing their IVF journey together demonstrates a mature approach to moving forward while honoring their shared history.