For Jelly rollthe truth is not an easy pill to swallow.
The country singer shared some insights he had while reading his wife’s steamy new memoir and how its courageous stories reminded him of their journey together, which hasn’t been entirely smooth sailing.
Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO got married in 2016, after a year of dating, and have weathered several storms so far, including an infidelity episode two years into their marriage.
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Jelly Roll remains proud of his wife for telling him the truth

The 41-year-old sat down with PEOPLE on Tuesday, February 17, where he admitted it was quite a rollercoaster ride through the pages of “Stripped Down: Unfiltered and Unapologetic,” his memoir.
Jelly Roll said the stories in the book reminded her of a pivotal time in their lives as a married duo. In the words of the country singer:
“It was difficult for me to read it at times. You know what I mean? We went through a lot of pain and had to go through it together, but reading the whole book and seeing where it ends is really touching.”
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The singer then showered his partner with tons of praise for making the vulnerability so intriguing to read. He said Bunnie
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Bunnie XO never doubted the possibility of documenting her journey
The memoir captured Bunnie On the cover of the book, the singer’s wife stayed true to the theme by appearing topless while a pair of light-wash jeans remained on her lower half, letting her tattoos take center stage.
The media personality justified her reason for delving so deeply into her story, saying she was an open book and telling all her affairs this time around was second nature.
She added that it was very easy for her to pour her heart into the chapters and write about her life, her perspective and the courage that continues to carry her through life.
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Bunnie
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Jelly Roll’s wife took a deep dive into their interesting ideologies on marriage
As shared by PEOPLE, the author addressed an important part of her marriage to the Grammy winner, which took shape when she discovered he was having an affair two years after their marriage.
Bunnie
She clarified that they both eschewed the idea of monogamy before getting married and that while they’re not in an open marriage, they wouldn’t turn down a willing third party in the bedroom.
Bunnie XO went on to say that her husband also gave her the freedom to sleep with other men, and so she initially took this as proof that Jelly Roll never loved her.
“We both live by the motto that we do not belong to each other and consider our relationship to be free and not open,” Bunnie XO explained, noting that this also means open sexual conduct with each other.
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How did the author deal with her husband’s infidelity?
In the memoir, The Blast shared that Bunnie XO revealed that she began suspecting Jelly of cheating two years after their marriage, although he would always deny it.
The podcaster added that Jelly even left their Nashville home after an argument and also became very upset when she showed up to one of their concerts uninvited.
It was upon her arrival that she discovered that an old adventure was waiting for her in a hotel around the corner. A close family friend also confirmed the reality of the situation, leading Bunnie XO into a dangerous spiral where she considered ending everything.
She revealed that after taking a bottle of pills in an attempt to get it all over with before rethinking the situation, finding out about Jelly’s infidelity hurt her in a way she didn’t expect. The author eventually left his home and moved to Las Vegas until Jelly decided to take a step toward reconciliation.
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Jelly Roll’s Controversial Grammy Speech Uncovered Old Viral Video
When the singer took the Grammy stage to proclaim his faith and beliefs, he sparked a social media rant, analyzing how Christian he has come out in the past. Jelly’s old video, in which he attacked a teenager and threatened to beat him for not taking care of him immediately, has been re-uploaded.
The singer appeared very unhappy in the 2022 video where he noted that he took his elderly mother to a shoe store and that a young store employee refused to help the 71-year-old, even after instructions from the store manager.
He remembers seeing the interaction with rage rising within him at the attendant’s lack of consideration for his mother despite the director’s efforts. Jelly added that he didn’t let her pass, however, and he spoke to the young man immediately after leading the mother out of the store.
He indicated that he was angry at the staff at the facility, alongside the manager, who were trying to defuse the situation, as he felt that if they had properly trained their staff on etiquette they would not be so rude to his mother.
