Country music star Jelly Roll has filed for divorce from his wife, Bunnie XO, after nearly a decade of marriage.
Court records, first reported by TMZ on June 15, show the filing was made in Tennessee in May. Jelly Roll (whose real name is Jason DeFord), 41, and Bunnie XO (Alisa DeFord), 46, have been married since 2016. Over the years, they have spoken publicly about challenges in their relationship, including family planning and infidelity. Both have also spoken about working through their relationship and exploring IVF, according to prior interviews.
Who is Bunnie XO?
Bunnie XO is an influencer and podcast host known for her “Dumb Blonde” podcast and her social media presence.
Bunnie XO and Jelly Roll have been married since 2016 after meeting years earlier in Las Vegas. They renewed their vows in 2023 and she is the stepmother to his daughter, Bailee, and son, Noah, according to People.
Why are they divorcing?
Court records confirm Jelly Roll filed for divorce from Bunnie XO. The filing does not list a specific reason.
The filing comes months after a professional milestone in February, when Jelly Roll won the Grammy for best contemporary country album and dedicated the award to Bunnie XO.
How Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO met
Jelly Roll has said he first met Bunnie in a Las Vegas bar while she was dating someone else. They stayed in touch as friends before eventually getting together, according to iHeartCountry Radio.
The couple later had a spontaneous wedding in Las Vegas and renewed their vows there again in 2023.
USA TODAY reached out to Jelly Roll and Bunnie’s representatives for comment.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Who is Bunnie XO? How did she meet Jelly Roll? Details amid divorce
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