Bunnie XO has stepped forward to defend her stepdaughter, Bailee Ann, following the teenager's social media outburst about public scrutiny of Jelly Roll's divorce. The 18-year-old, who is Jelly Roll's daughter from a previous relationship, expressed disgust at the "invested" public for treating a private family matter as entertainment.
Bunnie XO Defends Bailee Ann's Reaction
On the latest episode of her podcast, Dumb Blonde, Bunnie XO addressed the situation directly. She revealed that she had spoken to Bailee Ann about the backlash and asked if there was anything she wanted her to defend. Bailee reportedly replied, "We need more empathy in this world. People need to stop treating us the way that they're treating us because we are human."
Bunnie XO responded with fierce protectiveness, stating, "I'll fight. I'll pull up on everybody's grandma's houses. Okay, I don't care. I don't care. I will get a tour bus and pull up on you motherf******."
Bailee Ann's Emotional Turmoil
Providing deeper context, Bunnie XO explained that Bailee Ann is struggling with the transition. She shared, "The only woman she has had consistently in her life she feels is being taken from her, and it's a weird transition that we're going to have to navigate." The podcast host noted that Bailee is angry at both parents—at Bunnie for being the disciplinarian and at Jelly Roll for his actions. "And hello, she f****** deserves to feel that way," Bunnie added.
Despite the tension, Bunnie XO affirmed her unwavering love: "I don't care. That's my baby. I love her. If she wants to be mad at me for f****** two years, I'll deal with it. But when she's ready to come back, I will always be here for her."
Bailee Ann's Social Media Outburst
Days after news broke that Jelly Roll had filed for divorce on May 18, Bailee Ann took to social media to criticize the public's fascination. She wrote, "I am disgusted at how invested everyone is in a very clearly private family matter. It's fkn crazy. Go on somewhere yall. Worry bout your house—not mine. I'm not speaking on it—yet."
According to court documents, Bunnie XO and Jelly Roll officially separated on May 9, with the rapper filing for divorce nine days later. The couple had raised Bailee Ann together since she was young, making the split particularly painful for the teenager.
