Jelly Roll reflects on his marriage with Bunnie Xo, denying ‘gold digger’ claims and discussing past challenges

Country star Jelly Roll has dismissed longtime jokes that his wife, Bunnie Xo, is a ‘gold digger,’ saying the claims couldn’t be further from the truth because he was homeless when they met. In a recent interview with Taste of Country Nights, the singer, known for hits like ‘Save Me,’ said he finds the accusation amusing even though his wife dislikes it. At the time of their meeting, Jelly Roll was living out of a 1996 conversion van and struggling to make ends meet, which he says makes the idea of her seeking his money absurd.

The couple, who married in 2016, have faced various challenges throughout their relationship. Jelly Roll’s life and career have changed dramatically since then, but their bond has been tested by both health scares and personal issues. Earlier this year, Bunnie Xo shared on Instagram that Jelly Roll was seriously injured in an ATV accident, but he has since fully recovered. In her recently released memoir, ‘Stripped Down Unfiltered and Unapologetic,’ Bunnie opened up about the emotional pain caused by Jelly Roll’s past infidelity. She described falling into depression and contemplating leaving Nashville, eventually finding the strength to move forward and forgive. The singer has admitted publicly that the affair was one of the worst mistakes of his life but believes it ultimately made their marriage stronger. Together, they say their journey has been one of hardship, forgiveness, and growth.