American rapper and vocalist Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, has initiated divorce proceedings with his spouse, podcaster Bunnie Xo, also known as Alisa DeFord. The couple, married since 2016, has decided to end their marriage due to irreconcilable differences. Court records from Williamson County, Tennessee confirm that Jelly Roll filed for divorce on May 18. Although they renewed their vows in 2023, they do not have any children together. Jelly Roll, aged 41, has two children from previous relationships.
Bunnie Xo, 46, hosts the Dumb Blonde Podcast, featuring interviews with figures from the music and entertainment sectors. She is also the founder of Dumb Blonde Productions and recently published a memoir titled Stripped Down: Unfiltered and Unapologetic, chronicling her journey from Las Vegas trailer parks to Nashville mansions.
Before gaining fame in the country rock genre, Jelly Roll faced a troubled past, including legal issues such as a robbery conviction at 17 and drug-related charges at 23. He discovered his love for music and songwriting during his time behind bars. Last year, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee granted Jelly Roll a pardon, based on a recommendation from the state’s parole board, for his prior criminal activities.
During the 2026 Grammy Awards, where he won best contemporary country album for Beautifully Broken, Jelly Roll acknowledged his wife’s crucial role in helping him overcome his past struggles with drug addiction. He expressed gratitude to his wife, stating that without her, he might have met a darker fate.
The couple has openly discussed challenges in their relationship, with Jelly Roll admitting to infidelity in a podcast interview, describing it as a regrettable moment. Bunnie Xo also mentioned their breakup in 2018 in a TikTok post from 2024. Neither Jelly Roll nor Bunnie Xo has issued any public statements regarding their divorce. Recent social media posts from Jelly Roll focus on his weight loss journey, while Bunnie Xo shared a video of herself lip-syncing to Nickelback’s How You Remind Me.
