American singer Jelly Roll and podcast host Bunnie XO have publicly announced their divorce after 10 years of marriage [3].
The split marks a significant transition for the couple, who have built a public image around their partnership and shared personal struggles.
The couple separated in May 2024 [4] and began addressing the situation publicly in early June 2024 [4]. During a live stage appearance in the U.S., Jelly Roll addressed the rumors surrounding the split and the role of social media in the narrative. "I wasn't going to talk about this tonight, but while we're talking about liars...the internet is a liar too," Jelly Roll said [1].
Bunnie XO provided a different perspective on the timing of the separation. "I was blindsided," Bunnie XO said [3]. Despite the tension, the couple has maintained a level of public support for one another, with Jelly Roll declaring his love for her during a stage appearance [2].
Beyond the marriage dissolution, the couple revealed intimate details regarding their struggle to start a family. Bunnie XO disclosed that the couple experienced three failed IVF transfers [5]. Additionally, they lost four embryos during those IVF attempts [5]. Despite the divorce, they stated they still plan to have a child together in the future [2].
Jelly Roll indicated that he does not intend to keep the situation in the public eye. "This is the only time I will ever speak about it," Jelly Roll said [1]. Both parties cited personal differences, and the spread of online misinformation, as factors contributing to the difficulties of their split [2], [3].
“"I wasn't going to talk about this tonight, but while we're talking about liars...the internet is a liar too."”
The public nature of this divorce highlights the tension between celebrity branding and private instability. By disclosing specific medical failures regarding IVF, the couple is attempting to control a narrative that had already been distorted by social media speculation, shifting the focus from interpersonal conflict to shared grief.
