In a heartfelt revelation that has stunned fans and followers alike, hitmaker Jelly Roll, born Jason Bradley DeFord, opened up about a dark chapter in his life – his past affair and the road to redemption.

During a recent appearance on the Human School podcast, the singer candidly discussed his struggles, mistakes, and the incredible effort he’s made to repair his marriage with wife Bunnie Xo.

"I don’t talk about this publicly at all, but one of the worst moments of my adulthood was when I had an affair on my wife," Jelly Roll admitted, his voice steady but emotional. He shared that the experience has haunted him since, but emphasized that he and Bunnie have worked tirelessly to rebuild their relationship, describing the process as "special" and "stronger than we could have ever been."

The singer explained that his past mistakes stemmed from surrounding himself with the wrong influences.

"I was hanging around a bunch of people that were cheating on their wives," he revealed. "When I was doing cocaine, I was hanging around a lot of people doing cocaine. When I was drinking a lot, same thing. I was keeping ‘sh—ty’ people around me because I was proud of having long-standing friendships."

 He went on to say that those friends, while they had been with him for years, were ultimately "horrible humans," and he is now focused on surrounding himself with inspiring individuals.

Despite the tough history, Jelly and Bunnie’s relationship has endured. The couple met in 2015, married in 2016, and faced a tough period in 2018 when they separated due to Jelly’s infidelity. However, they found their way back to each other later that year, rekindling their love.

In 2023, they celebrated their renewed commitment by renewing their vows, a testament to their resilience and dedication.

Fans of the couple have had mixed reactions to Jelly’s confession. Many had always seen Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo as one of the strongest couples in the entertainment industry, with Jelly often wearing his love for her on his sleeve.

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"They seemed so perfect together... like true love overcoming everything," one fan commented on social media. However, the honesty the "Need A Favor" artist demonstrated has earned him widespread praise. Fans are applauding his courage to own up to his mistakes and take accountability, believing that honesty like this is what truly showcases strength.

Bunnie Xo herself addressed the ups and downs of their relationship in a heartfelt TikTok post earlier this year, saying, “Who knew that us breaking up in 2018, me moving back to Vegas, and you coming to get me back – would have put us on this wild journey called life.”

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She reflected on how their separation was a necessary part of their growth, writing, “Our castle in the sand had to crumble so we could rebuild on solid ground. I yuh you so mushhh.”

Jelly’s story isn’t just about redemption – it’s about growth, accountability, and love’s ability to endure even the darkest moments As Jelly himself said, “The repair has been special. And we’re stronger than we could have ever been.” Fans and followers will be watching closely as this inspiring love story continues to unfold.

Photo Credit: @jellyroll615 on Instagram.