Singer Jelly Roll announced Tuesday that he will take a break from touring to heal following his divorce from Bunnie XO [1].
The announcement marks a significant pivot for the artist, who has seen a surge in commercial success and stadium-level popularity over the last few years.
Speaking at the final stop of his BIG ASS Stadium Tour (Part 2) in Salt Lake City, Utah, Jason DeFord, known professionally as Jelly Roll, said to the crowd that he needs time to recover emotionally [1, 2]. The announcement coincided with the conclusion of his tour on Aug. 4 [1, 3].
"I need to take some time off to heal," Jelly Roll said [1].
While some reports describe the break as a general period of recovery, other sources indicate the singer expects the hiatus to last one to two years [3]. This extended absence is intended to allow him to focus on his mental well-being, and personal life after the dissolution of his marriage to Bunnie XO [1, 2].
"I'm going to step away for a year or two so I can get my head right," Jelly Roll said [3].
Throughout his career, the singer has often been transparent about his struggles with addiction and mental health. He said that his immediate priorities now shift toward his inner circle and personal recovery [2].
"After the tour ends, I'm focusing on my health and family," Jelly Roll said [2].
Fans in Salt Lake City received the news as the tour reached its final curtain call. The singer has not yet specified if the hiatus will affect future recording projects, or if it applies strictly to live performances [1, 3].
“"I need to take some time off to heal."”
This hiatus represents a rare decision for a major artist to prioritize mental health over the momentum of a successful stadium tour. By stepping away during a peak in his career, Jelly Roll is leveraging his public image of vulnerability to normalize the process of emotional recovery and divorce in the public eye.
