Musician Jelly Roll, born Jason Bradley DeFord, filed for divorce from his wife Bunnie Xo in a Tennessee court on May 18 [1, 4].
The split marks the end of a high-profile partnership between the artist and the podcaster, occurring shortly after the couple's public appearances at major industry events.
Court documents filed in Tennessee [4] indicate the couple has been married for nearly 10 years [2], though some reports list the duration as nearly nine years [3]. The filing comes three years after the couple renewed their wedding vows [5].
Sources said growing tension over lifestyle and faith differences were the primary drivers for the separation [6, 7]. This development follows a period of public stability, as Jelly Roll praised his wife during the 2026 Grammy Awards [4, 7].
The legal proceedings are now moving forward in the U.S. court system. Neither party has issued a detailed public statement regarding the specific terms of the separation, but the filing confirms the end of their legal union [1, 2].
Bunnie Xo has been a significant part of the singer's public image and professional support system throughout his rise to fame. The timing of the filing, occurring months after the couple's appearance at the 2026 awards ceremony, has drawn attention to the disparity between their public image and private challenges [4, 7].
“Jelly Roll filed for divorce from his wife Bunnie Xo in a Tennessee court on May 18.”
This divorce separates a partnership that was central to Jelly Roll's public brand of redemption and family stability. Because the split occurred shortly after a public display of affection at the 2026 Grammy Awards, it highlights the frequent gap between celebrity public personas and their private domestic realities.
