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During a recent episode of her Dumb Blonde podcast, Bunnie shared an unusual direct message she received from a man serving a prison sentence. According to Bunnie, the man told her he wanted to take her out on a date once he finished serving his 10-year sentence.
While discussing the message with her podcast guests, the conversation turned into a series of jokes. Her friends suggested that the inmate was probably just eager to get back to dating after spending a decade behind bars.
That prompted Bunnie to make a sarcastic remark about her own marriage.
"I can relate," she joked, saying that being married for almost 10 years felt a lot like serving a prison sentence.
She immediately acknowledged that her comments would likely get back to her estranged husband.
"I'm gonna get a phone call. J's gonna call me and be like, 'Bitch, what the f***?!'" she laughed.
The exchange reflected the playful but sometimes pointed way Bunnie has been discussing her split from Jelly Roll in recent weeks.
Divorce Came As A Surprise
Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, filed for divorce in Tennessee on May 18, 2026. Court records cite "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for ending the marriage.
The documents list May 9, 2026, as the couple's official separation date, just a few months before what would have been their 10th wedding anniversary.
The news surprised many fans because the couple had frequently spoken publicly about their relationship and future together. Earlier in 2026, Bunnie released her memoir, Stripped Down, which discussed their plans to grow their family through surrogacy.
Bunnie Says Mother's Day Fight Was The Breaking Point
On an earlier episode of Dumb Blonde, Bunnie revealed that communication problems had been building for more than a year before the split.
She said emotions boiled over during an argument on Mother's Day.
According to Bunnie, she angrily told Jelly Roll, "Well, then file the f---ing divorce papers."
She later admitted she did not actually want the marriage to end and hoped the couple would attend marriage counseling instead.
However, Jelly Roll ultimately decided to move forward with the divorce filing.
Although she was initially devastated, Bunnie has since said she respects his decision and hopes they can remain close friends.
They Still Plan To Co-Parent
Despite ending their marriage, Bunnie has said the couple still intends to move forward with welcoming a child through their surrogate.
She explained that while their romantic relationship has ended, they remain committed to co-parenting and supporting one another.
That revelation surprised many fans, who had assumed the surrogacy plans would end alongside the marriage.
Jelly Roll Is Dating Again
Bunnie also revealed on her podcast that Jelly Roll has already started dating again.
She added that her own inbox has filled with men expressing interest since news of the divorce became public—including the inmate whose message sparked her latest joke.
While she found the situation amusing, the story highlighted the amount of public attention both she and Jelly Roll continue to receive following their separation.
A Relationship Built On An Unconventional Beginning
Bunnie XO and Jelly Roll have never hidden that their relationship was anything but traditional.
The pair met in 2015 at the Country Saloon in Las Vegas while Jelly Roll was performing. At the time, he was an independent rapper struggling financially and living out of a van after spending time in prison.
Bunnie, meanwhile, was living in Las Vegas and working as an escort.
Jelly Roll has often recalled that Bunnie made the first move.
"She said she fell in love with the saddest eyes in the room. I'm not going to act like I shot my shot. She kind of shot hers," he once said.
Although Bunnie was in another relationship when they first met, they remained friends until she became single. When Jelly Roll returned to Las Vegas for work and planned to stay in his van, she invited him to stay with her instead.
The relationship moved quickly from there.
A Spur-Of-The-Moment Wedding
On August 31, 2016, after one of Jelly Roll's performances in Las Vegas, the couple made an impulsive decision to get married.
They headed to the Little White Wedding Chapel that same night and tied the knot.
Over the next decade, they built both a family and successful careers.
Honest About Their Challenges
Throughout their marriage, both Bunnie and Jelly Roll spoke openly about the challenges they faced.
In Stripped Down, Bunnie described how their early relationship did not follow traditional expectations of monogamy. She said they viewed their marriage as "free, not open," emphasizing honesty and transparency over conventional rules.
Their relationship was tested when Jelly Roll later admitted he had a secret affair several years into their marriage. Bunnie described learning about the betrayal as heartbreaking, but the couple worked through it and rebuilt their relationship.
Bunnie eventually retired from sex work in 2023 to focus on her successful Dumb Blonde podcast, business ventures, and family life.
She also became a devoted stepmother to Jelly Roll's daughter, Bailee Ann, and helped care for his son, Noah.
Looking Ahead
Although their marriage has ended, both Bunnie XO and Jelly Roll have indicated that they want to maintain a respectful relationship moving forward.
Bunnie's latest prison joke illustrates her willingness to laugh about painful experiences, even as she continues to discuss the emotional reality behind the divorce.
While fans continue to follow the next chapter in both of their lives, the former couple appears focused on maintaining their friendship, supporting their family, and moving forward separately after nearly a decade together.
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