Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, filed for divorce from Bunnie Xo, whose real name is Alisa DeFord, on May 18, according to court records reviewed by USA TODAY on June 15. The couple, who married in 2016, have been open about the challenges in their marriage, including family planning and infidelity.

Teen Reacts to Public Scrutiny

Bailee Ann, 18, shared her thoughts on the situation via a selfie post on social media, writing, ‘Oh [and] one more thing, I am disgusted at how invested everyone is in a very clearly private family matter. It’s… crazy.’ She added, ‘Go on somewhere, y’all. Worry about your house – not mine. I’m not speaking on it, yet.’

Later, in a follow-up post on her TikTok stories, she thanked supporters for their kindness. ‘I hope humanity can evolve to a place where kindness comes first,’ she wrote. ‘I understand [and] respect opinions and that a public profile is a public profile, but that doesn’t have to mean we throw away our human decency.’

Family Background and Custody

Jelly Roll has two children, Bailee Ann and 9-year-old son Noah Buddy, from previous relationships. According to People magazine, the ‘Need a Favor’ singer and Bunnie Xo were granted primary custody of Bailee when she was 8 years old. Since 2024, the couple have publicly discussed their plans to expand their family via in vitro fertilization.

Bunnie Xo, meanwhile, posted an enigmatic song lyric on social media, according to Fox News. The couple separated on May 9, according to a divorce filing obtained by the USA TODAY Network.

Public Reaction and Support

Bailee Ann also expressed gratitude for the support she has received from fans. ‘By the way, I want to thank everyone who is showing me so much love and kindness through everything,’ she wrote. ‘At the end of the day, no matter what, we are all humans with feelings and that is worthy of compassion.’

She added, ‘Thank you for the kind messages, the supportive words, and to everyone who is trying to make me feel safe and valued. I love you all. I will never forget the people who showed me empathy when I’m facing so much hate. Thank you. Thank you so much.’

USA TODAY has reached out to representatives for Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo for comment. The couple’s decision to dissolve their marriage has sparked widespread public interest, with fans and critics weighing in on the news. Jelly Roll filed for divorce in Williamson County, Tennessee, as reported by Fox News.