Country star Jelly Roll and podcaster Bunnie Xo have finalized their divorce after nearly a decade of marriage. The couple reached a confidential settlement earlier this month in Tennessee, agreeing to divide shared assets—including homes, vehicles, and intellectual property—and prohibiting either party from speaking negatively about the other publicly.
Settlement Terms and Asset Division
The legal resolution between Jason DeFord, professionally known as Jelly Roll, and Alisa DeFord, known as Bunnie Xo, was reached earlier this month, according to court documents obtained by TMZ. While the specific financial figures remain confidential, the agreement mandates that the musician provide a one-time lump sum payment to his ex-wife. This provision effectively replaces any ongoing alimony claims, ensuring the separation of their financial interests moving forward.
The division of property is extensive, covering a range of assets accumulated during their marriage. Among the items being split are an aircraft, multiple cars, and shared intellectual properties. The couple reportedly maintained significant real estate holdings, including a $6.2 million mansion in Franklin, Tennessee, and a $4.5 million, 500-acre country estate in Burns, Tennessee. Bunnie Xo previously indicated on her podcast that she would retain the country compound, describing it as a place of personal significance.
The Path to Divorce in Williamson County
Jelly Roll filed for divorce in Williamson County, Tennessee, on May 18, 2026, citing irreconcilable differences
as the grounds for the split. In his filing, he noted that the couple was unable to live together successfully as husband and wife
and listed their date of separation as May 9, 2026. The filing also acknowledged that the pair had accumulated certain real and personal property, and incurred certain marital debts
throughout their union.
Podcast Reflections and Future Plans
Bunnie Xo provided a candid look into the end of the marriage on her Dumb Blonde Podcast
shortly after the news of the filing became public. She attributed the breakdown of the relationship to a long-standing difficulty in navigating disagreements, stating that the pair often suppressed their frustrations rather than addressing them.
“J and I have never been really good at having disagreements. We were the type of couple who never argued, so he would be holding things in, I would be holding things in, and that’s a recipe for disaster.”
Despite the end of their marriage, the two have expressed intentions to continue certain aspects of their lives together. Bunnie Xo confirmed during her podcast that the pair still plans to have a child via surrogate, noting that their previous attempts to conceive involved the loss of four embryos, which she described as an experience that trauma-bonded
them.
As they move forward, both individuals are pursuing separate paths. People.com reported that a source close to the musician observed that Jelly Roll is currently feeling healthy, focused and in control of his future.
Meanwhile, Bunnie Xo has shared plans to enroll in classes at Arizona State University, marking a transition into a new chapter of her professional and personal life.
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