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Bunnie XO and Jelly Roll: Timeline of Their Relationship and Recent Public Comments
Ongoing
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By the numbers: this timeline documents 6 events from Aug 1, 2015 to Jun 17, 2026, drawn from 2 sources.
“I felt her soul when I hugged her. I could just feel the genuineness off of her, I could tell it wasn't an act.”
via tasteofcountry.com
Background
Bunnie XO, a podcast host and author, married country‑rap singer Jelly Roll in 2016. The couple has been together for over a decade and co‑parent Jelly Roll's children from previous relationships.
Both have spoken publicly about the importance of character over physical appearance, with Jelly highlighting Bunnie's soul and Bunnie writing a Playboy column on the topic.
The timeline
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First meeting at Las Vegas Country Saloon
Bunnie XO reportedly attended a Jelly Roll performance at the Las Vegas Country Saloon; she later recalled feeling an instant connection despite not being his type.[252]
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Reconnected after initial meeting
Bunnie and Jelly Roll reportedly re‑established contact in October 2015, exchanging numbers while Bunnie was allegedly ending an unhealthy relationship.[252]
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Romantic relationship begins
During a July 2016 visit to Las Vegas, the two reportedly slept together and discussed future plans, marking the apparent shift from friendship to romance.[252]
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Marriage
Bunnie XO and Jelly Roll reportedly married in 2016, as noted in a 2026 interview referencing their marriage since that year.[252]
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Playboy column on looks
Bunnie XO reportedly wrote a Playboy column stating "Looks are not everything" and emphasizing dating based on how a person makes her feel.[252]
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Taste of Country interview on soul connection
Jelly Roll told Taste of Country Nights that he was reportedly drawn to Bunnie's soul and personality, not her appearance, and praised her role in raising his daughter.[249]
Frequently asked
When did Bunnie XO and Jelly Roll first meet?
They first met at the Las Vegas Country Saloon in August 2015.
Are they married?
Yes, they have been married since 2016.
What have they said about looks in relationships?
Both have publicly stated that personality and how someone makes them feel are more important than physical appearance.
Related drama
Sources
- tasteofcountry.com, Jelly Roll on Meeting Bunnie Xo: What Stood Out Had Nothing to Do With Her Looks [EXCLUSIVE]Getty ImagesWhile the world is focused on Bunnie Xo's recent facelift surgery, her husband, Jelly Roll has b, Jun 17, 2026.
- eonline.com, Why Jelly Roll’s Wife Bunnie Xo Says “Looks Are Not Everything” in RelationshipsBunnie Xo is reminding everyone that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. While shutting down a fan who insinuated loo, Jun 17, 2026.
Cite this timeline
This timeline compiles 6 dated events from 2 sources. If it helped your reporting, cite it:
GenZHype. “Bunnie XO and Jelly Roll: Timeline of Their Relationship and Recent Public Comments.”
GenZHype, 4 September 2026,
https://genzhype.com/drama/bunnie-xo-and-jelly-roll-timeline-of-their-relationship-and-recent-public-comments/.