Jelly Roll says weight loss journey was inspired by wanting to have a baby with Bunnie XO
Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO want to expand their family and make the country music star a "baby daddy."
Jelly Roll opened up about starting In-vitro fertilization (IVF) with his wife on Tuesday's episode of the "Bussin' with the Boys" podcast. The topic of family arose when co-hosts Taylor Lewan and Will Compton asked the 39-year-old singer about his 70-pound weight loss.
“My wife and I are talking about having a baby and it really made me realize, at almost 40, I was like, ‘That means I've got to live 'til at least 60. I've got to see this kid into college,’ ” Jelly Roll told Lewan and Compton.
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“My plan was never to be 60. It was to be, like, 55," he continued, "But now I’m like, ‘Well, I’d like to see my 60s.’ You know what I mean? And that really lit it up."
Jelly Roll is already a dad to daughter Bailee Ann, 16, and son Noah Buddy, 7. Although Bunnie XO has affectionately called Jelly Roll "baby daddy" in the past, the couple doesn't share any children — yet.
"God Willing- Baby DeFord 2026 ?? @bussinwtb" Bunnie XO captioned a clip of Jelly Roll's interview on Instagram.
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In May, the Grammy-nominated country singer completed a 5K race in California hosted by comedians Bert Kreischer and Tom Segura.
In an interview with Entertainment Tonight at the event, Jelly Roll said he got "really emotional" at the finish line.
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"I couldn't walk a mile when I started trying to do this back in January," the "Need a Favor" singer said, adding that he felt "really, really good" about finishing the race. "I left here feeling really motivated." He also revealed to ET that he plans to participate in a half marathon next year.
Contributing: Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY
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