Bunnie XO Opens Up About Her Divorce from Jelly Roll — and the One Thing She Said to Him During Their Fight

A source close to Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO recently claimed the pair still love each other despite ending their marriage. But only now are new details emerging that may explain why they ultimately decided to part ways.

For years, Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO appeared to have weathered every storm together. But according to a source who spoke to PEOPLE, the pair had "always had a complicated dynamic" and built their relationship through "a lot of chaos, ups and downs."

The insider said there was no single event that ended the marriage, explaining, "There wasn't a moment where everything fell apart." Instead, they "still love each other" but were "no longer on the same page" about certain aspects of their future.

At the time, it was unclear what those differences involved. Bunnie has since shared her side of the story, revealing a difficult period marked by fertility struggles, personal loss, and a communication breakdown.

A Love Story Built Through Chaos

Speaking on a recent episode of her podcast, Bunnie confirmed that she and Jelly, whose real name is Jason DeFord, are moving forward with a divorce after nearly a decade together.

"Jay and I are getting a divorce," she said, urging fans not to be upset. Instead, she stressed that remaining happy, healthy, and best friends through the process was "the biggest gift" they could give each other.

Bunnie reflected on helping raise Jelly's daughter, Bailee Ann, while the couple worked toward sobriety, describing their household as a "cute little dysfunctional family."

But according to Bunnie, the cracks in their relationship did not appear overnight. As she later explained, years of grief, disappointment, and unspoken frustrations eventually led to a moment neither of them could take back.

The Four Words That Changed Everything

Bunnie explained that she and Jelly gradually stopped communicating over the past year and a half as she struggled with depression, grief, and the emotional weight of several losses.

She admitted that she often felt like she was the one holding the marriage together and eventually realized she had stopped pouring energy into herself and her relationship.

By Mother's Day, years of bottled-up emotions had finally reached a breaking point. Bunnie said she and Jelly got into an argument, though she chose not to reveal what sparked it. She recalled:

"I was so fed up and so tired that I just looked at him and I said, 'Well, then file the [expletive] divorce papers."

According to Bunnie, mentioning divorce was "the one cardinal thing" they tried to avoid saying in their relationship. She packed a bag and left shortly afterward, adding that she did not speak to Jelly for weeks.

Eventually, she said, he followed through. "He ended up doing exactly what I told him to do and filing the divorce papers."

At that point, many would have expected the divorce to mark the end of their shared plans. Instead, Bunnie revealed that one of the biggest dreams they pursued together remains very much alive.

The Future They Refused to Give Up

"That's my [expletive] best friend, dude. Like, I love him, and you guys are going to be shocked to hear this," she said. Then she shared what may have been the biggest surprise of all:

"We're still having a baby. We're still having a baby together. So, we have been the most unconventional couple that you guys have ever encountered."

Bunnie explained that she and Jelly intend to continue pursuing parenthood together despite ending their marriage. "We're still having a baby together. We're going to co-parent together. Jay is my best friend," she said, stressing that no one cheated and that they "served our purpose for each other."

She added that they even plan to live together on the same compound and raise what she affectionately calls "little Nugget" as one big family.

"I'm so excited to live my life through a child's eyes," Bunnie said, noting that Jelly fully supports their plans.

The announcement surprised many fans, especially given everything the pair had already endured while trying to grow their family. Bunnie said their decision to keep moving forward stemmed from a journey that had tested them emotionally, physically, and spiritually.

Why Having a Baby Still Means So Much

Bunnie revealed that she and Jelly decided two years ago to try for a child together, a decision that led them into IVF treatments and years of emotional turmoil. She described IVF as "one of the loneliest, darkest journeys" a person could experience and said it "completely wrecked" her emotionally, spiritually, and physically.

For more than a year and a half, she underwent treatments while trying to produce enough eggs to conceive with her husband. Bunnie also disclosed that Jelly struggled with a low sperm count and had to take hormones and medication.

The couple eventually lost four embryos, including twins they had hoped to welcome into their family. At the same time, Bunnie was mourning the deaths of both her parents while trying to maintain her public persona and grow her business.

She admitted that the setbacks took a severe toll on her mental health and their relationship, eventually leaving her feeling as though she had "lost my sparkle."

While Bunnie plans to spend time rediscovering herself after the split, she suggested that Jelly may already be embracing a new chapter of his own.

Jelly Is Already Looking Ahead

While Bunnie said she is focused on rediscovering herself and embracing life as a single woman, she joked that Jelly appears to be entering a different phase. "He is ready, rearing and ready to go," she said.

According to Bunnie, the singer has already started dating. "He's even started dating," she revealed before encouraging fans to message him on Instagram and "shoot your shot."

As Bunnie adjusts to life after their separation and Jelly explores what comes next, the singer has also been dealing with challenges beyond their personal life.

A Recent Health Scare Added to an Already Difficult Chapter

In a TikTok video, the singer revealed that he spent a night in a hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina, because of a severe sinus infection. "I went to the hospital last night in Charlotte, North Carolina," Jelly said, praising the staff at Novant Hospital for helping him recover quickly enough to return to the stage.

He explained that it was the first time during the tour that he was unable to join Post Malone in performing their song "Losers." Jelly later shared that Post Malone sent him flowers along with a message that read, "Get well soon [expletive]."

For a couple who spent years overcoming addiction, loss, and disappointment together, their divorce appears to be anything but conventional.

Yet after hearing Bunnie's account, the insider's claim that they still love each other but envisioned different futures may make more sense than ever — even if their next chapter still includes raising a child side by side.

Bunnie's candid account has offered new insight into what may have been unfolding behind closed doors. Yet what makes her revelations even more striking is that, publicly, she and Jelly continued speaking about one another with warmth and admiration right up until their split became public.

Words That Now Carry Extra Weight

The revelation is especially striking given how warmly the pair continued speaking about one another in public. While accepting a Grammy Award in February, Jelly became emotional while thanking Bunnie.

"I want to thank my beautiful wife. I would have never changed my life without you," he said. "I would have ended up dead or in jail. I would have killed myself if it wasn't for you and Jesus. I thank you for that."

Just weeks earlier, Bunnie had described her husband as "the coolest dude ever" and reflected on how much they had grown together. "Granted, we were both [expletive] when we first got together, but we have evolved together and if one of us is sinking, the other one pulls the other one up and we just keep evolving," she said.

She also admitted that learning to accept stability had been challenging after growing up surrounded by chaos. "And he's just been such a steady, just beacon of light in my life. And I just love that man. He's just the best."

Fans Notice a New Move on Social Media

As speculation surrounding the breakup intensified, another development quickly caught fans' attention. According to TMZ, Jelly removed Bunnie XO from his Instagram bio on Tuesday night, a day after news of the divorce filing became public.

The move appeared to erase one of the last visible references to Bunnie from his profile and fueled further discussion about the status of their relationship. Bunnie, meanwhile, seemed to break her silence online by posting a video of herself spending time with friends on her Instagram Story.

The clip showed the group laughing and raising hot dogs together in a playful mock toast. The video made no mention of Jelly, the divorce filing, or the intense public interest surrounding their separation.

Whether their unconventional plans ultimately unfold as envisioned remains to be seen. But if Bunnie's account is any indication, the end of her marriage to Jelly was less about falling out of love and more about two people who endured years of hardship together before realizing they wanted very different things from the future.