Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo's Rocky Marriage Unveiled in Memoir

WHO:

USA Today - Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, and Bunnie Xo, whose real name is Alisa DeFord, are the couple involved.

US Magazine - Bunnie Xo is the author of the memoir "Stripped Down: Unfiltered and Unapologetic."

WHAT:

Yahoo - Jelly Roll filed for divorce from Bunnie Xo on May 18, citing "irreconcilable differences" and stating that the "parties are unable to live together successfully as husband and wife."

Yahoo - Jelly Roll shared a TikTok post on June 5 featuring a photo of him and his daughter, stating, "I feel on top of the world," clarifying that it was not a response to his divorce.

Yahoo - Bunnie Xo posted a picture of herself in pink lingerie on her Instagram Stories with the caption, "She’s getting her sparkle back."

Yahoo - Bunnie Xo lip-synced to Nickelback's song “How You Remind Me” in a TikTok video, captioned "Banger," amid her divorce from Jelly Roll.

USA Today - Bunnie Xo's memoir "Stripped Down" describes their first meeting at Jelly Roll's concert in Las Vegas and their spontaneous courthouse wedding shortly after.

USA Today - Bunnie Xo recalls that "cracks were forming" in their marriage early on, leading to frequent arguments as she felt the need to "fight for my spot among the females in Nashville."

USA Today - Bunnie Xo states that during their three-month separation, Jelly Roll announced their breakup on social media without informing her first.

USA Today - Bunnie Xo writes that it would take years for her to feel that Jelly Roll loved her and that she wasn't disposable.

USA Today - Bunnie Xo's memoir ends on a positive note, thanking Jelly Roll as her "best friend" and emphasizing their journey of overcoming challenges together.

USA Today - Jelly Roll revealed he was hospitalized due to a bad sinus infection, stating, "I went to the hospital last night in Charlotte, North Carolina... Shout out to that whole hospital."

US Magazine - Bunnie Xo lip-synced to Jelly Roll's 2018 track "No Limit (Freestyle)" in an Instagram video amid their divorce.

Billboard - Bunnie Xo teased a podcast addressing her divorce from Jelly Roll while singing along to his lyrics about her being "super bad" and looking like a "human Barbie."

USA Today - Jelly Roll announced via TikTok that he was hospitalized one week before the divorce news came to light, stating, "I went to the hospital last night in Charlotte, North Carolina... Shout out to that whole hospital."

USA Today - Bunnie Xo shared that they started IVF and were planning to have twins via a surrogate, referring to this phase as her "baby mama era."

USA Today - Jelly Roll revealed he was hospitalized one week before the divorce news came to light, stating, "I went to the hospital last night in Charlotte, North Carolina... Shout out to that whole hospital."

USA Today - Bunnie Xo's memoir describes their early relationship as a "whirlwind" involving a custody battle, an affair, and a sour stint in marriage counseling.

USA Today - Bunnie Xo stated that during their three-month separation, Jelly Roll packed up his and his daughter's things and left without a goodbye.

USA Today - Bunnie Xo expressed that she still cannot listen to Jelly Roll's album "Waylon & Willie 2" all the way through because it sounds like "a man smack-dab in the middle of an affair, pouring his guilt into his lyrics."

USA Today - Bunnie Xo wrote that it would take years for her to feel that Jelly Roll loved her and that she wasn't disposable.

USA Today - Bunnie Xo concluded her memoir by thanking Jelly Roll as her "best friend" and emphasized that their story illustrates "all the things we've overcome."

USA Today - Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo are already making progress on dividing up their property and other assets amid their divorce.

US Magazine - Bunnie Xo defended her decision to address Jelly Roll's affair in her memoir, stating it was important to revisit their relationship struggles before the divorce filing.

USA Today - Bunnie Xo described their early attempts at couples therapy as "one of the lowest points in our relationship," which included "screaming matches."

USA Today - Bunnie Xo wrote that Jelly Roll's announcement of their breakup on social media occurred without informing her first.

USA Today - Bunnie Xo expressed that it would take years for her to feel that Jelly Roll loved her and that she wasn't disposable.

USA Today - Bunnie Xo referred to her upcoming phase as her "baby mama era" in relation to their plans for IVF and surrogacy.

USA Today - Jelly Roll filed for divorce from Bunnie Xo on May 18, according to court records.

USA Today - The couple separated on May 9.

USA Today - Bunnie Xo's memoir discusses infidelity, arguments, and their rocky marriage.

USA Today - The couple had been married for 10 years.

USA Today - Bunnie Xo's memoir was published on February 17.

USA Today - The producers of "Landman" and "Yellowstone" acquired the rights for a film adaptation of the memoir.

USA Today - Bunnie Xo stated, "If we're far from perfect now, we were farther then."

USA Today - Bunnie Xo mentioned that Jelly Roll had a 10-month affair with an ex-fling.

USA Today - Bunnie Xo described their early attempts at couples therapy as "one of the lowest points in our relationship."

USA Today - Bunnie Xo wrote that it would take years to feel like Jelly Roll loved her and that she wasn't disposable.

USA Today - Bunnie Xo shared that they started IVF and were planning to have twins via a surrogate.

WHERE:

USA Today - The couple moved to Nashville after gaining full custody of Jelly Roll's daughter.

USA Today - They initially met at a concert in Las Vegas.

WHEN:

Yahoo - Jelly Roll's TikTok post was shared on June 5, 2026, and he announced his hospitalization on June 10, 2026.

USA Today - The couple got married in 2016.

USA Today - They became parents of a traumatized seven-year-old in 2017.

USA Today - Bunnie Xo's memoir was published on February 17.

WHY:

USA Today - Bunnie Xo's memoir aims to show "all the things we've overcome" in their relationship.

USA Today - Bunnie Xo felt the need to address Jelly Roll's affair to provide context to their relationship struggles.

HOW:

Yahoo - Jelly Roll clarified that his TikTok post was not meant to reference his divorce, stating, "This wasn’t posted today it’s just going viral today, it is not a response to anything."

USA Today - Bunnie Xo describes their early attempts at couples therapy as "one of the lowest points in our relationship," which included "screaming matches."

USA Today - Bunnie Xo described their early attempts at couples therapy as "one of the lowest points in our relationship," which included "screaming matches."

TMZ - Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo are already making progress on dividing their property and other assets amid their divorce.

USA Today - Bunnie Xo and Jelly Roll's relationship involved a custody battle, an affair, and attempts at marriage counseling.

(UPDATED June 18, 2026 21:39 UTC)

Jelly Roll has filed for divorce from Bunnie Xo, citing irreconcilable differences and stating that they are unable to live together successfully as husband and wife. Amid the divorce, Bunnie Xo has been sharing uplifting content on social media, including a TikTok video where she lip-syncs to Nickelback's "How You Remind Me," and a photo of herself in pink lingerie with the caption, "She’s getting her sparkle back." Meanwhile, Jelly Roll clarified that a recent TikTok post featuring him and his daughter, where he expressed feeling "on top of the world," was not a response to the divorce, explaining that it was simply going viral.

(UPDATED June 18, 2026 19:43 UTC)

Bunnie Xo's memoir "Stripped Down" recounts her first meeting with Jelly Roll at a concert in Las Vegas and their spontaneous courthouse wedding shortly after. She reveals that early cracks in their marriage led to frequent arguments, and during a three-month separation, Jelly Roll announced their breakup on social media without informing her first. Despite the challenges, Bunnie Xo concludes her memoir on a positive note, expressing gratitude for Jelly Roll as her "best friend" and highlighting their journey of overcoming difficulties together.

(UPDATED June 18, 2026 17:58 UTC)

Jelly Roll has revealed that he was hospitalized due to a bad sinus infection, expressing gratitude to the hospital staff in Charlotte, North Carolina. Meanwhile, Bunnie Xo shared an Instagram video lip-syncing to Jelly Roll's 2018 track "No Limit (Freestyle)" amid their ongoing divorce. She also teased a podcast where she'll discuss the divorce while singing along to his lyrics that describe her as "super bad" and looking like a "human Barbie."

(UPDATED June 18, 2026 14:02 UTC)

Jelly Roll recently shared on TikTok that he was hospitalized in Charlotte, North Carolina, just a week before news of his divorce emerged, expressing gratitude to the hospital staff. Meanwhile, Bunnie Xo revealed that they have begun IVF treatments and are planning to have twins through a surrogate, calling this time her "baby mama era." She also reflected on their relationship, describing their early attempts at couples therapy as "one of the lowest points," which involved intense arguments.

(UPDATED June 18, 2026 12:10 UTC)

Jelly Roll recently shared that he was hospitalized just one week before news of his divorce broke, expressing gratitude to the hospital staff in Charlotte, North Carolina. Meanwhile, reports indicate that Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo are already making strides in dividing their property and other assets as they navigate their separation. The developments come as both parties work through this challenging time.

(UPDATED June 18, 2026 06:36 UTC)

Bunnie Xo's memoir paints a vivid picture of her early relationship with Jelly Roll, describing it as a "whirlwind" that included a custody battle, an affair, and a challenging period in marriage counseling. She reveals that during their three-month separation, Jelly Roll left without saying goodbye, taking his and his daughter's belongings with him, and she admits that she still struggles to listen to his album "Waylon & Willie 2" because it feels like a reflection of his guilt over their affair. In closing her memoir, Bunnie Xo expresses gratitude for Jelly Roll, calling him her "best friend" and highlighting how their journey together showcases the many obstacles they've overcome.

(UPDATED June 18, 2026 01:48 UTC)

Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo are making strides in dividing their property and assets as they navigate their divorce. In her memoir, Bunnie Xo defended her choice to discuss Jelly Roll's affair, emphasizing the importance of addressing their relationship struggles prior to filing for divorce, which included difficult moments like "screaming matches" during couples therapy. She also revealed that Jelly Roll announced their breakup on social media without informing her first, and expressed that it would take years for her to feel truly loved and not disposable, while looking forward to her "baby mama era" with plans for IVF and surrogacy.

(UPDATED June 17, 2026 23:27 UTC)

Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, has filed for divorce from his wife Bunnie Xo, also known as Alisa DeFord, after ten years of marriage, with the couple having separated just days earlier on May 9. Bunnie Xo's memoir, "Stripped Down: Unfiltered and Unapologetic," published on February 17, delves into their tumultuous relationship, including infidelity and their experiences with couples therapy, and has already caught the attention of producers for a film adaptation. In her memoir, Bunnie Xo reflects on the challenges they faced, stating that it would take years for her to feel truly loved by Jelly Roll, while also sharing their hopes of starting a family through IVF.