Meet Jelly Roll’s Kids, Bailee, And Noah; Who Gets Their Custody After Divorce From Wife, Bunny XO?

Popular American rapper and songwriter Jason DeFord, better known as Jelly Roll, has filed for a divorce from his wife, Bunnie Xo (real name Alisa DeFord), after ten years of tumultuous marriage. The couple has long been a subject of discussion across online gossip platforms, considering their constant public fallouts and reconciliations, amid more personal struggles with pregnancy and their IVF journey.

The country star reportedly filed for a divorce in May 2026, and sources suggest the split was a mutual decision. With this news, the attention has shifted towards Jelly and Bunnie‘s wholesome blended family dynamic, with both of Jelly’s kids forming a close bond with the 46-year-old host of the Dumb Blonde Podcast. Here’s everything you need to know about Jelly Roll’s two children, Bailee and Noah.

Meet Jelly Roll’s daughter, Bailee Ann

Long before becoming a Grammy-nominated country star, Jelly Roll was already a father. He shares two children from previous relationships: daughter Bailee Ann and son Noah Buddy. The singer-rapper’s eldest, Bailee, was born on May 22, 2008, and recently celebrated her 17th birthday. When Bailee was born, the singer was spending time behind bars for drug-related charges, and she was initially raised by her biological mom, Felicia Beckwith.

The teen has played a major role in her father’s life story, with Jelly Roll often crediting her birth as a motivating factor to turn his life around after years of legal troubles and incarceration. It was only after his release from prison that he finally met Bailee when she was already 2 years old. In 2016, Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo were granted primary custody of Bailee due to struggles faced by her biological mother.

Bailee, now an aspiring law student, often accompanies her father and Bunnie Xo to public events and concerts. The teenager has also expressed an interest in songwriting, and she shares a great bond with her stepmom. Bunnie has formed a close bond with her stepdaughter over the years, often describing her as one of the greatest blessings in her life.

Who is Jelly Roll’s son, Noah Buddy?

Jelly Roll welcomed his second child, son Noah Buddy, with his ex-partner, Melissa. Noah was born on August 23, 2016, just days before the singer married Bunnie Xo. Unlike his sister, Noah has largely remained out of the spotlight. As of June 2025, the little one is nine years old. Speaking about his lack of public visibility, Jelly Roll has explained in his prior interviews that he respects the wishes of Noah’s mother to keep the youngster away from social media. 

From whatever little is known about Noah, he notably shares a great bond with Bunnie Xo, who has played an instrumental role in helping Jelly Roll gain custody of Bailee and raising both her and Noah as her own. Notably, Noah has been raised by Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo since birth. In an August 2023 interview with Taste of Country, Jelly Roll revealed that Noah is very much involved in the family and frequently joins them on vacations.

Who will get custody of Bailee and Noah after the divorce?

As of now, neither Jelly Roll nor Bunny Xo has publicly spoken about custody arrangements, but given both parents’ deep involvement in Bailee and Noah’s lives, it remains to be seen whether it further complicates the divorce proceedings. However, given the estranged spouses’ blended family structure, major changes may not be expected. For the unversed, Noah’s biological mother, Melissa, has remained actively involved in raising him, while Bailee has primarily lived with Jelly Roll and Bunnie for years, with Jelly serving as her custodial parent.

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