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Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo Finalize Divorce After Ten Years Together

Court documents show the former couple will split homes, cars, an aircraft, and intellectual properties.

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By Free News Press Editorial Team
Published July 18, 2026 at 1:04 AM PDT

Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo have finalized their divorce after ten years of marriage, according to a report by Rolling Stone.

The two reached a settlement earlier this month. Court documents obtained by TMZ, which first reported the news, show that Jelly Roll, whose legal name is Jason DeFord, and Bunnie, whose legal name is Alyssa DeFord, are splitting an aircraft, cars, homes, and their intellectual properties. A source also confirmed the finalized divorce to People. The country star will make a one-time, confidential payment to Bunnie. Neither side will pursue alimony claims in court.

Jelly Roll reportedly filed for divorce in May in a Williamson County, Tennessee, court. According to court documents, he cited irreconcilable differences, saying he and Bunnie were unable to live together as husband and wife.

The two married at a Las Vegas chapel in 2016. Throughout Jelly Roll's rise in the music industry, he frequently credited Bunnie for supporting him financially and helping ground him during years of struggle. Seven years after their wedding, the couple returned to the same Las Vegas chapel to renew their vows.

Despite the divorce, the two are planning to have a baby together. On an episode of her podcast Dumb Blonde, Bunnie addressed the situation directly. "That's my fucking best friend, dude. Like, I love him … You guys are going to be shocked to hear this, but we're still having a baby … We have been the most unconventional couple that you guys have ever encountered," she said.

Reps for both Jelly Roll and Bunnie did not return requests for comment.

Performer: Jelly-Roll Morton's Red Hot Peppers Dance Orchestra
Vocal range: Instrumental
Title/Work: Boogaboo
Content: Jazz/dance band
Genre: Jazz (slow blues)
Composer: Jelly Roll Morton (1890-1941)
Recording date: New York, 11 June 1928

Release date: 1928
Performer: Jelly-Roll Morton's Red Hot Peppers Da…      Zohran Mamdani    Carl Flisch / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)