Jelly Roll, the country star, has initiated divorce proceedings from his wife, Bunnie Xo. Official court documents show that the couple filed for divorce on May 18 in Williamson County, Tennessee, citing irreconcilable differences. Their separation date was noted as May 9.
There were signs of marital trouble before the public announcement. Cryptic messages and missing wedding rings hinted at issues. Bunnie, who married Jelly Roll in 2016, had posted several enigmatic messages online. On May 20, she shared her thoughts on TikTok, captioning a video with “Women’s intuition when that s— don’t add up.” In the weeks prior, she hinted at trouble through song lyrics and social media posts.
Jelly Roll was seen without his wedding ring during his performance at the CMA Fest on June 4 in Nashville. Bunnie shared a video the following day, featuring her riding a horse and using Aerosmith’s song lyrics, particularly “Wild hearts can’t be broken,” as an expression. Her postings continued, including one with Goo Goo Dolls’ lyrics and another showing herself lip-syncing Nickelback’s “How You Remind Me” as her ring remained absent.
“It’s not like you didn’t know that / I said, ‘I love you,’ and I swear, I still do.” (Nickelback Lyrics)
The couple’s marriage faced scrutiny as Bunnie posted more content on Instagram, including a suggestive photo with the caption, “She’s getting her sparkle back.” The couple’s Tennessee home was seen with movers present as the news of their divorce spread.
Bunnie and Jelly Roll’s relationship began in 2015, leading to their Las Vegas wedding in August 2016. They’ve dealt with challenging phases, detailed in Bunnie’s memoir, “Stripped Down: Unfiltered and Unapologetic.” Their early years were marked by personal struggles and external pressures. Bunnie highlighted a past incident where she discovered that an ex-fling of Jelly Roll was still in his life, leading to emotional turmoil.
Despite their unconventional backgrounds, the couple faced their issues head-on. Bunnie acknowledged the non-traditional nature of their marriage, as she had a different lifestyle when they met. She reflected on the differences between their relationship and societal norms. Bunnie strongly emphasized that cheating is unacceptable regardless of one’s circumstances.
The couple worked through their challenges in therapy, aiming to improve their relationship. They chose to commit to each other and grow beyond past issues. Bunnie and Jelly Roll’s journey highlights that marriage involves continuous effort and understanding.
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