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- Memoir exposes a marriage strained by secrecy and infidelity
- How one concert night changed everything
- The immediate aftermath: separation and a promise
- Evidence, timelines and emotional betrayal
- Choosing to stay: forgiveness and ongoing conflict
- Public statements and where they stand now
- Support resources and mental health help
Bunnie Xo says a hidden decade-long betrayal nearly cost her everything. In a new memoir, the podcaster and author lays out how suspicions about her husband, country-rap star Jelly Roll, escalated into a crisis that pushed her to the brink and changed the course of their marriage.
Memoir exposes a marriage strained by secrecy and infidelity
In “Stripped Down: Unfiltered and Unapologetic,” Bunnie Xo recounts the period after the couple, who married in 2016, began struggling around 2018. She writes about increasing distance in the relationship and a nagging feeling that something was wrong.
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When Jelly Roll—a Grammy-winning performer whose legal name is Jason Bradley DeFord—moved out of their Nashville home with his daughter, Bailee, the separation intensified her doubts. That split, Bunnie says, set off a chain of events that exposed an alleged affair and tore open old wounds.
How one concert night changed everything
Bunnie describes showing up unannounced to a local show to confront her fears. She says the encounter made her husband angry, and though he denied wrongdoing, she later discovered evidence that contradicted his denials.
- She learned an ex-partner was reportedly waiting for him at a nearby hotel.
- The wife of Jelly Roll’s close friend allegedly confirmed the encounter to Bunnie that night.
- That confirmation prompted Bunnie to pack and return to Las Vegas.
That evening, she says, she considered ending her life. The book details the depth of her despair and the moment she reached for medication before choosing to leave instead.
The immediate aftermath: separation and a promise
The couple agreed to a private separation that was to last three months. According to Bunnie, Jelly Roll later reached out to promise full honesty. When they met to talk, he offered an alternate explanation that she says did not match what she would later learn.
Instead of clearing things up, that meeting set the stage for further revelations. Bunnie claims she discovered he was still communicating with the woman she suspected, via calls and texts.
Evidence, timelines and emotional betrayal
Rather than rely on her husband’s words, Bunnie says she reached out to the other woman to get clarity. The contact produced materials that Bunnie says documented a months-long relationship.
What she says the evidence showed
- Videos and screenshots of interactions
- Detailed timelines of meetings and communications
- Messages that suggested emotional attachment
- Claims that Jelly Roll arranged housing for the other woman
For Bunnie, the sting was less about the physical affair and more about the emotional investment he allegedly showed someone else while married to her.
Choosing to stay: forgiveness and ongoing conflict
Despite the revelations, Bunnie decided to remain with Jelly Roll. She writes that their life did not return to normal. The reconciliation involved repeated fights and trust issues that lingered for years.
She describes moments of intense anger and even thoughts of violence during the fallout. It took time—and work—before she felt the relationship was no longer defined by betrayal.
Public statements and where they stand now
Jelly Roll has publicly called his infidelity one of the worst moments of his life. On his podcast and in interviews, he has admitted regret and acknowledged how the incident affected him.
The couple share custody of Jelly Roll’s daughter and have marked anniversaries together. Bunnie has posted about their life on social media, celebrating milestones and reflecting on their journey.
Support resources and mental health help
If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, reach out for immediate help. In the United States, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) or text 741741 to connect with Crisis Text Line.
