Jelly Roll, the famous country-rap artist, recently opened up about one of the biggest regrets of his life: cheating on his wife, Bunnie Xo. During an interview on the Human School Podcast, the Grammy-nominated singer called the affair one of the “worst moments” of his adulthood. Here's why his confession is so powerful and what it says about his journey of growth and redemption.
The Moment He Regrets Most
Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason Bradley DeFord, has been open about his struggles in life, from battling addiction to facing the consequences of poor decisions. But none of those mistakes hit as hard as the time he cheated on Bunnie Xo, his wife of nine years.
On the podcast, Jelly Roll admitted that the affair was the "first time" he truly felt like he couldn’t get things right. He was deeply in love with Bunnie, yet he made a choice that almost destroyed their relationship. He shared that this experience taught him something valuable about himself and the people he was surrounding himself with.
“I was hanging around a bunch of people that were cheating on their wives,” Jelly Roll explained. His actions were influenced by the toxic circle of friends he kept at the time, many of whom were also involved in unhealthy behaviors like substance abuse. At the time, he felt the pressure to stay in these friendships, even though they didn’t bring out the best in him.
The Journey of Repair
Though the affair was a painful chapter, Jelly Roll emphasized how much effort he has put into repairing his relationship with Bunnie. He called the healing process “special” and said that it has made them stronger than ever.
Jelly Roll admitted that the relationship took hard work. But despite the mistakes, he and Bunnie came through stronger, even more united than before. He said they are now surrounded by people who support their growth, instead of bringing them down.
“We wanted to be friends with people we wanted to be like,” Jelly Roll said, reflecting on how their circle of friends has changed over the years. This shift has been key to the couple's emotional and relational healing.
The Influence of the Past
Looking back, Jelly Roll also explained how his past choices were shaped by the people he hung around with. When he was deep in addiction, he often found himself surrounded by people who made similarly destructive decisions. Whether it was doing drugs or cheating, he saw it as a way to fit in, but he now realizes that these relationships were only making him worse.
He was proud of long-standing friendships simply because they had a number attached to them. “That dude’s been with me 12 years,” he said, even if those people weren’t the best influences on him.
Now, Jelly Roll and Bunnie prioritize healthy friendships that challenge them to be better. “I wanted to be friends with people I wanted to be like,” Jelly Roll added.
Bunnie’s Side of the Story
While Jelly Roll has been open about his affair, Bunnie Xo, who’s been a rock for him throughout their marriage, has rarely spoken about it directly. However, in a 2024 TikTok post, she hinted at the affair and reflected on their relationship's growth.
Bunnie talked about the couple’s brief separation in 2018, which she now sees as a necessary step in their growth. “Who knew that us breaking up in 2018, me moving back to Vegas & you coming to get me back—would have put us on this wild journey called life,” Bunnie wrote.
In a way, their separation was a blessing in disguise. It gave both of them the space they needed to reevaluate their relationship and come back stronger than ever. This was when they both made a commitment to each other that they would never break again.
From Las Vegas to True Love
The story of how Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo met is nothing short of a love story for the ages. It all started in Las Vegas in 2015, long before Jelly Roll became famous. At the time, he was living in a van, and only about 20 people showed up to his performance at the Las Vegas Country Saloon.
But for Bunnie, it was love at first sight.
"When I met him, I tell everybody it's the most cliché thing, but literally my soul was like, 'There you are,'" she recalled. Despite the initial spark, it took some time for them to get together, as Bunnie was in another relationship at the time. It wasn’t until October 2015 that they reconnected, and that’s when things started to get serious.
By July 2016, their connection turned romantic, and within a month, they were married in Las Vegas. They even created a five-year plan together. One of the last things on that list was buying their own house, which they accomplished. They were in this together, through thick and thin.
Jelly Roll’s Daughter and the Turning Point
In addition to his marriage with Bunnie, Jelly Roll is also a father. His daughter Bailee Ann, born in 2008, was a big part of his life turnaround. At the time she was born, Jelly Roll was in prison for drug-related charges. He says that Bailee “saved his life,” even though she was too young to understand it at the time.
Jelly Roll wasn’t a very present father early on. But after he sought full custody of Bailee, everything changed. He began focusing on his role as a father, and that shift was one of the main reasons he decided to turn his life around. Bunnie also stepped in as a mother figure, helping Jelly Roll become a better man.
A New Chapter: Love, Growth, and Redemption
Jelly Roll’s honesty about his past mistakes and his desire to repair his relationship with Bunnie Xo shows that even when things seem broken, they can be rebuilt stronger. He’s worked hard to move beyond his old ways and is focused on being a better husband, father, and friend.
Their love story continues to be one of redemption, filled with growth and second chances. Jelly Roll’s journey has shown that it’s never too late to admit your mistakes and make things right. Today, he and Bunnie are in a place where they are committed to being the best versions of themselves—together.
Jelly Roll’s confession about cheating on Bunnie Xo is not just about regret; it’s about growth, redemption, and how love can heal even the deepest wounds. His story is a reminder that it’s never too late to make changes in your life, fix what’s broken, and build something stronger.
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Jelly Roll, the famous country-rap artist, recently opened up about one of the biggest regrets of his life: cheating on his wife, Bunnie Xo. During an interview on the Human School Podcast, the Grammy-nominated singer called the affair one of the “worst moments” of his adulthood. Here's why his confession is so powerful and what it says about his journey of growth and redemption.
The Moment He Regrets Most
Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason Bradley DeFord, has been open about his struggles in life, from battling addiction to facing the consequences of poor decisions. But none of those mistakes hit as hard as the time he cheated on Bunnie Xo, his wife of nine years.
On the podcast, Jelly Roll admitted that the affair was the "first time" he truly felt like he couldn’t get things right. He was deeply in love with Bunnie, yet he made a choice that almost destroyed their relationship. He shared that this experience taught him something valuable about himself and the people he was surrounding himself with.
“I was hanging around a bunch of people that were cheating on their wives,” Jelly Roll explained. His actions were influenced by the toxic circle of friends he kept at the time, many of whom were also involved in unhealthy behaviors like substance abuse. At the time, he felt the pressure to stay in these friendships, even though they didn’t bring out the best in him.
The Journey of Repair
Though the affair was a painful chapter, Jelly Roll emphasized how much effort he has put into repairing his relationship with Bunnie. He called the healing process “special” and said that it has made them stronger than ever.
Jelly Roll admitted that the relationship took hard work. But despite the mistakes, he and Bunnie came through stronger, even more united than before. He said they are now surrounded by people who support their growth, instead of bringing them down.
“We wanted to be friends with people we wanted to be like,” Jelly Roll said, reflecting on how their circle of friends has changed over the years. This shift has been key to the couple's emotional and relational healing.
The Influence of the Past
Looking back, Jelly Roll also explained how his past choices were shaped by the people he hung around with. When he was deep in addiction, he often found himself surrounded by people who made similarly destructive decisions. Whether it was doing drugs or cheating, he saw it as a way to fit in, but he now realizes that these relationships were only making him worse.
He was proud of long-standing friendships simply because they had a number attached to them. “That dude’s been with me 12 years,” he said, even if those people weren’t the best influences on him.
Now, Jelly Roll and Bunnie prioritize healthy friendships that challenge them to be better. “I wanted to be friends with people I wanted to be like,” Jelly Roll added.
Bunnie’s Side of the Story
While Jelly Roll has been open about his affair, Bunnie Xo, who’s been a rock for him throughout their marriage, has rarely spoken about it directly. However, in a 2024 TikTok post, she hinted at the affair and reflected on their relationship's growth.
Bunnie talked about the couple’s brief separation in 2018, which she now sees as a necessary step in their growth. “Who knew that us breaking up in 2018, me moving back to Vegas & you coming to get me back—would have put us on this wild journey called life,” Bunnie wrote.
In a way, their separation was a blessing in disguise. It gave both of them the space they needed to reevaluate their relationship and come back stronger than ever. This was when they both made a commitment to each other that they would never break again.
From Las Vegas to True Love
The story of how Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo met is nothing short of a love story for the ages. It all started in Las Vegas in 2015, long before Jelly Roll became famous. At the time, he was living in a van, and only about 20 people showed up to his performance at the Las Vegas Country Saloon.
But for Bunnie, it was love at first sight.
"When I met him, I tell everybody it's the most cliché thing, but literally my soul was like, 'There you are,'" she recalled. Despite the initial spark, it took some time for them to get together, as Bunnie was in another relationship at the time. It wasn’t until October 2015 that they reconnected, and that’s when things started to get serious.
By July 2016, their connection turned romantic, and within a month, they were married in Las Vegas. They even created a five-year plan together. One of the last things on that list was buying their own house, which they accomplished. They were in this together, through thick and thin.
Jelly Roll’s Daughter and the Turning Point
In addition to his marriage with Bunnie, Jelly Roll is also a father. His daughter Bailee Ann, born in 2008, was a big part of his life turnaround. At the time she was born, Jelly Roll was in prison for drug-related charges. He says that Bailee “saved his life,” even though she was too young to understand it at the time.
Jelly Roll wasn’t a very present father early on. But after he sought full custody of Bailee, everything changed. He began focusing on his role as a father, and that shift was one of the main reasons he decided to turn his life around. Bunnie also stepped in as a mother figure, helping Jelly Roll become a better man.
A New Chapter: Love, Growth, and Redemption
Jelly Roll’s honesty about his past mistakes and his desire to repair his relationship with Bunnie Xo shows that even when things seem broken, they can be rebuilt stronger. He’s worked hard to move beyond his old ways and is focused on being a better husband, father, and friend.
Their love story continues to be one of redemption, filled with growth and second chances. Jelly Roll’s journey has shown that it’s never too late to admit your mistakes and make things right. Today, he and Bunnie are in a place where they are committed to being the best versions of themselves—together.
Jelly Roll’s confession about cheating on Bunnie Xo is not just about regret; it’s about growth, redemption, and how love can heal even the deepest wounds. His story is a reminder that it’s never too late to make changes in your life, fix what’s broken, and build something stronger.
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