Jelly roll And Bunnie Xo have been devoted parents to his children during their decade-long marriage, which sadly ended in May 2026 when the country singer filed for divorce from his wife. Although Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo have been open about their marriage over the years, the “Son of a Sinner” singer is already a father of two.
Read more about Jelly Roll’s children and their mothers below.
Do Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo have children?
No. Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo do not have any biological children together. However, Bunnie has been instrumental in raising her now estranged husband’s two children from previous relationships, and she often refers to them as her own family.
The couple married in 2016 after meeting the year before, and Bunnie has since become a devoted stepmother to both of Jelly Roll’s children.
How many children does Jelly Roll have?
Jelly Roll (real name is Jason DeFord) has two children of her own: daughter Bailee Ann DeFord and son Noah Buddy DeFord.
His eldest child, Bailee Ann, was born on May 22, 2008. Jelly Roll has often credited her birth with changing the direction of his life. At the time, he was in prison, and learning that he had become a father motivated him to make big changes and focus on building a better future.
@officialjellyroll The greatest gift God ever gave me was becoming a father. Happy Father’s Day everyone.
♬ My Cross – Jelly Roll
Bailee has occasionally stepped into the spotlight alongside her famous father, appearing at red carpet premieres and other public events. She has also spoken candidly about overcoming childhood challenges and the close relationship she shares with both Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo.
After Bunnie and Jelly Roll’s divorce made headlines, the stepmother revealed that Bailee was “angry” at her father over the divorce.
“The only woman she has had in her life consistently feels like she is being taken away from her,” Bunnie explained on an episode of the “Dumb Blonde” podcast. “And it’s a weird transition to go through. Of course she’s mad at me because I was always the damn disciplinarian in the relationship, because he’s always a damn nice dad. And she’s mad at her dad for what he did. And hey, she fucking deserves to feel that way.”
Jelly Roll welcomed his second child, son Noah Buddy, in August 2016, days before he married Bunnie. Unlike his older sister, Noah has been kept out of the public eye. Jelly Roll and Bunnie have explained that they respect Noah’s privacy and his mother’s wishes, although fans occasionally catch glimpses of him through social media posts.
During an August 2023 interview with Taste of the countrythe Grammy Award winner said Noah will be joining the rest of the family on the trip. When they all go on vacation, Jelly Roll says they “always try to shoot around him” out of respect for Noah and his mother’s privacy.
“With Bailee, I am the full-time parent, I am the judge, jury and executioner, when it comes to decisions with her,” Jelly Roll explained, as he and Bunnie have primary custody of Bailee. “I try not to get in the way of what (Noah’s mother) is building there, and I never want to step on her toes, with what she’s doing with him, that I just want to respect that boundary.”
Who are the mothers of Jelly Roll’s children?
Jelly Roll’s children have different mothers. His daughter, Bailee Ann, was born to his ex-girlfriend, Felicia Beckwith. During Bailee’s early childhood, Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo eventually gained primary custody of her, and Bunnie became a central parental figure in her life.
Jelly Roll’s son, Noah Buddy, was born to a woman named Melisa, who has remained out of the public eye. Jelly Roll and Bunnie have spoken out about maintaining a respectful co-parenting relationship to respect her privacy.
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