American musician Jelly Roll, whose legal name is Jason DeFord, has officially initiated divorce proceedings from his spouse, Bunnie Xo, known offstage as Alisa DeFord. The couple tied the knot in 2016 but are now parting ways, with Jelly Roll, aged 41, filing for divorce in Williamson County, Tennessee, on May 18, citing irreconcilable differences.
Despite their marriage in 2016 and a vow renewal in 2023, the couple does not share any children, although Jelly Roll has two children from previous relationships. Bunnie Xo, aged 46, is recognized as the host of the Dumb Blonde Podcast and founder of Dumb Blonde Productions. She recently released her memoir “Stripped Down: Unfiltered and Unapologetic,” chronicling her journey from Las Vegas trailer parks to Nashville estates.
Jelly Roll, primarily known for his country rock hits such as “Son of a Sinner” and “Need a Favor,” garnered attention following his pardon by Tennessee Governor Bill Lee last year, which followed a recommendation from the state’s parole board. During the 2026 Grammy Awards, where he clinched the best contemporary country album award for “Beautifully Broken,” Jelly Roll acknowledged his wife’s pivotal role in aiding his recovery from past drug addiction struggles.
Although the couple has not addressed the divorce publicly, their past relationship challenges have been hinted at in various interviews and social media posts. Jelly Roll confessed to an affair in a podcast last year, labeling it as a regrettable moment, while Bunnie Xo disclosed their breakup in 2018 via a TikTok video in 2024.
Recent updates on Jelly Roll’s social media channels chronicle his weight loss journey, while Bunnie Xo has shared a video of herself lip-syncing to Nickelback’s “How You Remind Me.”