The claim that singer-rapper Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, filed for divorce from his wife, Bunnie Xo (Alisa DeFord), in 2026 has been confirmed as true.
The rumor gained traction in June 2026, circulating on social media platforms like X, Facebook, Instagram, and Reddit. This was fueled by a report from TMZ on June 16, 2026, which claimed to have obtained a divorce petition filed in Tennessee.
Further investigation by Snopes identified a public record from the Williamson County, Tennessee, Online Court Records Systems. This record listed Jason Bradley DeFord as a plaintiff and Alisa Andrea DeFord as a defendant, confirming a divorce filing. While the full petition was not accessible online, the court record was sufficient to verify the claim.
TMZ initially reported the couple’s split on June 15, 2026, noting the presence of a moving truck at their Nashville home. Their subsequent report on June 16 detailed that Jelly Roll had filed for divorce on May 18, 2026, with the date of separation listed as May 9. Sources cited in the TMZ report indicated the separation was mutual.
Representatives for Jelly Roll, Bunnie Xo, and the lawyer listed on the divorce filing were contacted for comment. This report will be updated if responses are received.
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