How Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO Fell in Love: The Wild, Unfiltered Story Behind Their Rock ‘n’ Roll Romance
Ever wondered how country star Jelly Roll and podcast host Bunnie XO became one of music’s most unshakable couples? Now, fans are finally getting a full, behind-the-scenes look.
In a deeply personal video shared by Bunnie XO, she tells — and shows — the entire story of their whirlwind romance, complete with never-before-seen footage of their earliest interactions, proposal, and Vegas wedding. From flirtation to forever, it’s a raw, unapologetic, and very “them” kind of love story.
It All Started in 2015
Their paths first crossed in 2015, shortly after Bunnie had exited a previous relationship. Jelly, as she puts it, “wasn’t locked down, but definitely had hoes in different area codes.” The two reconnected months later when Bunnie attended a Cypress Hill concert that Jelly Roll was opening. Sparks flew fast.
“Our chemistry was undeniable. We couldn’t keep our hands off each other,” Bunnie recalls. “From then on out, we haven’t left each other’s sides.”
They shared their first kiss in July 2016 — caught on camera — and just one month later, Jelly proposed on stage at a Deftones concert in Las Vegas. Yes, on stage, in the most rock-and-roll fashion imaginable.
A Vegas Wedding and a Life Together
Bunnie’s video montage shows it all — the backstage moments, the impromptu wedding, the laughter and love that’s defined their relationship from the beginning. In true Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO style, their wedding took place in Las Vegas, surrounded by neon, chaos, and the purest kind of joy.
Jelly himself marked their 8th wedding anniversary with a heartfelt tribute on Instagram. Instead of videos, he shared a backstage photo from the Grand Ole Opry, paired with this emotional caption:
“8 years of marriage to my best friend.
8 years of laughing until our stomach hurts… of unconditional love and overcoming obstacles…
Thank you for raising our daughter as your own.
Thank you for believing in me when I wasn’t believing in myself.
Let’s cheers to many, many, many more.”
More Than a Love Story
What makes their story resonate isn’t just the rock-and-roll proposal or the Vegas vows. It’s the resilience, the realness, and the fact that they’ve grown together through fame, struggle, and transformation. Jelly Roll’s rise from underground rapper to country sensation has been meteoric — and through it all, Bunnie’s been by his side.
“Forever that I know is OUR story,” he wrote.