After a Decade Together, Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO Call It Quits

The relationship that started before Jelly Roll’s rise to stardom is officially over. Court records show that the rapper filed for divorce from his wife, Bunnie XO, in May in Tennessee, marking the end of what had become one of country music’s more unconventional and publicly scrutinized partnerships.

Their timeline tells its own complicated story. Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO first met in 2015, years before his breakthrough into the mainstream. They didn’t become romantic until the following year, and by August 2016, they were married. The wedding came with its own drama—Jelly Roll welcomed a son with another woman just a week before walking down the aisle. It was a preview of the rocky terrain ahead.

Despite those early turbulences, the couple stayed together for a decade. That longevity matters, especially in an industry where relationships often crumble under the pressure of fame and constant public attention. Bunnie, who had been a sex worker before meeting Jelly Roll, made the decision to leave that industry in 2023—years into their marriage. It was a significant personal shift, but ultimately it wasn’t enough to save the marriage.

According to sources, the split was mutual and described as a private family matter. That language suggests this wasn’t a dramatic blow-up, but rather two people recognizing they’d reached the end of the road together. Still, Bunnie had been open about the couple’s struggles in the past, revealing they’d separated multiple times before this final decision. The divorce filing simply formalized what had perhaps been inevitable for a while.

What’s notable here is how this ending reflects the reality of relationships built in the spotlight—even when both people genuinely care about each other, the pressure and complexity can eventually win out. Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO’s story was always going to be watched and dissected by the public. Maybe now, finally, they can move forward without that constant scrutiny.