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Not everything endures eternally, including certain partnerships. The most recent separation to cause upheaval in Hollywood involves Jelly Roll and his spouse, Bunnie XO. Reports of their impending dissolution of marriage surfaced in June 2026, leaving country music enthusiasts taken aback, particularly given the couple’s candid discussions about their shared experiences over the years. So, what is the reason for their divorce?
Below, find all the information we have thus far regarding Jelly Roll and Bunnie’s separation.
Are Jelly Roll & Bunnie XO Still Together?
No. As previously mentioned, Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO are on the path to divorce. Court documents reviewed by TMZ indicate that the artist behind “Somebody Save Me” initiated the separation proceedings in Tennessee in May 2026.
Why Did Jelly Roll File for Divorce From His Wife, Bunnie XO?
Sources have informed TMZ that Jelly Roll and Bunnie’s separation was a mutually agreed-upon choice. According to The U.S. Sun, the performer of the hit “Son of a Sinner” cited “irreconcilable differences” as the grounds for his filing. He also stated that he and Bunnie find it “unsuccessful to continue living together as husband and wife.”
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When Did Jelly Roll & Bunnie XO Divorce?
The divorce application specifies that Jelly Roll and Bunnie’s date of separation was May 9, 2026.
Do Jelly Roll & Bunnie XO Have Kids?
Jelly Roll does not have any biological offspring with Bunnie XO. However, he is a parent to his daughter, Bailee Ann, and his son, Noah Buddy, both of whom he had from previous relationships.
Jelly Roll and Bunnie share primary custody of Bailee. His son, Noah, was born just a few days before his marriage to Bunnie in 2016, and the country music artist seldom discusses his second child publicly.
Did Jelly Roll Cheat on Bunnie XO?
Yes, and Jelly Roll has been open about his past infidelity. His most recent remarks on the subject were in October 2025, when the Grammy winner described his affair as “one of the worst moments of my adulthood.”
“Because it was the first time that I was like, ‘I really can’t get this right at all. I know I’m in love with this woman.’ It was just such a, just really, really, really blew me back,” Jelly Roll confessed on the “Human School” podcast. “I put in considerable effort to mend that relationship, you understand? The mending has been exceptional.”
At that juncture, Jelly Roll asserted that he and Bunnie were “stronger than we could have ever been.” Nevertheless, he expressed a wish that their romantic narrative “would have gone in a way that it never had an affair, but – and I’m in no way pleased it occurred – but man, I’m proud of who we are today.”
Regarding the reasons behind his infidelity towards Bunnie, Jelly Roll recalled associating with “a bunch of people who were cheating on their wives.”
“When I was using cocaine, I was associating with a lot of people who were using cocaine,” he admitted. “When I was consuming a significant amount of alcohol, I was associating with many people who were drinking heavily.”