Rapper and country singer Jelly Roll has filed for divorce from his wife Bunnie Xo. He filed paperwork with the Williamson County courts in Tennessee on May 18th. The court document stated the couple had separated on May 9th and cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the divorce.
Jelly Roll’s Early Years
Jelly Roll was born on December 4, 1984, with the given name Jason Bradley DeFord. He is an American rapper, songwriter, and country singer who is known for his emotional honesty and raw storytelling.
Jelly Roll grew up in Nashville’s Antioch neighborhood, where he faced poverty, several arrests, and addiction during his teenage years, according to Biography Bytes.
His Early Career
In the beginning of his career, he released underground hip-hop mixtapes, which helped build him a strong regional following. However, Jelly Roll decided to switch from the hip-hop genre to favor more country rap and country rock.
In doing so, he created a unique sound that highlights his faith, struggles, and redemption. His relatable lyrics and powerful voice have helped him connect with fans across genres.
Jelly Roll’s breakthrough fame came from hit songs like “Son of a Sinner and “Need a Favor.” These hits pushed him into mainstream country music and helped earn him major awards, such as the CMA New Artist of the Year.
By Tennessee TitansMet His Wife
He met Bunnie, whose real name is Alisa DeFord, in 2015, and they got married in a whirlwind Las Vegas ceremony in August 2016. For the next decade, they blended their lives, sharing their lives with his two children. The couple does not have children together.
Furthermore, Jelly Roll is known to speak about his struggles with addiction and how he overcame it. He has even dedicated his platform to supporting recovery and at-risk youth programs. This has made Jelly Roll a symbol of resilience, transformation, and hope in modern music.
Jelly Roll filed for divorce just days before he set out on his “Little Ass Shed Tour,” which started on May 28 and ends July 22. The divorce comes as a shocker to some of Jelly Roll’s fans, as earlier this year he seemed to celebrate a decade with Bunny in a post on his Instagram, “2016 was a dream. And we’re still living it. 10 years with my beautiful wife, the one and only Mrs. Bunnie Xo.” The post also featured a picture of the couple.
A month later, Jelly Roll had an interview with People where he talked about how he and Bunnie got through difficult times, saying, “Love, man. Love will always do it.”
Additionally, there is a post on his social media account from six weeks ago with the couple together, and her account handle is still featured in his Instagram bio. So, fans are really surprised to hear they are getting a divorce.
Sources:
NBC News: Jelly Roll files for divorce from wife, Bunnie Xo, after nearly a decade by Rebecca Cohen
The Biography Bytes: Jelly Roll Bio, Age, Height, Wife, Kida, Divorce, Songs, & Net Worth
Fox News: Jelly Roll Files for divorce from wife Bunnie Xo after almost a decade of marriage
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