Jelly Roll’s Kids: Meet Bailee Ann DeFord and Noah Buddy DeFord

Jelly Roll (real name Jason DeFord), the country-rap star known for hits like “Need a Favor,” “Son of a Sinner,” and “Save Me,” is a proud father of two children: Bailee Ann DeFord and Noah Buddy DeFord.

Born December 4, 1984, in Nashville, Tennessee, Jelly Roll has spoken openly about how fatherhood transformed his life after a troubled past involving incarceration.

He shares the kids with different mothers and was married to Bunnie XO (from 2016 until their 2026 divorce filing), who became a stepmother to both.

The family is of American (primarily Southern U.S.) background, and Jelly Roll has emphasized prioritizing his children’s well-being while navigating fame and personal growth.

Bailee Ann DeFord

Bailee Ann DeFord, the eldest child and only daughter, was born on May 22, 2008, to Jelly Roll and Felicia Beckwith.

Now 18 years old, she was born while her father was incarcerated—an event he has credited with helping motivate his turnaround. Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO were granted primary custody of Bailee around 2017.

She has appeared frequently in her father’s social media posts and has spoken publicly about family matters, including expressing support during her father’s divorce proceedings while asking for privacy.

Noah Buddy DeFord

Noah Buddy DeFord, the younger child and only son, was born on August 23, 2016, to Jelly Roll and Melisa Ann Cowell. Now 9 years old, he has generally been kept more private at his mother’s request, though he has been integrated into the blended family and occasionally featured in posts by Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO (who has called both kids her “bonus babies”).

Jelly Roll announced Noah‘s birth with a heartfelt message hoping his son would avoid the struggles he faced.

Noah enjoys a typical childhood focused on family time, with his father highlighting the joy of being a dad.

Jelly Roll‘s two children have been central to his redemption narrative and public persona. Despite the recent divorce from Bunnie XO, the family continues to emphasize co-parenting and keeping the kids’ lives stable amid the spotlight