Musician Jelly Roll found himself at the center of an internet firestorm after a video of him picking his nose at UFC 309 went viral. Sitting behind a star-studded lineup that included Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and Kid Rock, Jelly Roll was caught on camera mid-pick, sparking waves of online commentary. But his wife, Bunnie Xo, was quick to come to his defense, addressing the controversy with humor and love on her Dumb Blonde podcast.
The Viral Incident
The now-infamous clip showed Jelly Roll “knuckle deep in his freaking nose,” as Bunnie Xo described it, leading some to speculate that he ate the booger. Bunnie Xo was quick to set the record straight: “Everybody says he ate it, but I saw him roll it in his hand first, kind of flick it, and then just touch his mouth.”
She explained that Jelly Roll’s behavior stems from a nervous tic, adding, “When he’s nervous, he picks his f—ing nose. Normally, he doesn’t eat them.”
“We’re Dirtbags, and We’re Proud”
Rather than shy away from the incident, Bunnie Xo embraced the humor, even calling herself and Jelly Roll “dirtbags” in jest. “Let the man eat his damn f—ing booger,” she said, laughing. “For those who said they can believe it — you know who we f—ing are.”
But her tone turned serious as she criticized the internet for focusing on such a trivial moment while overlooking Jelly Roll’s good deeds.
Focus on the Good
“The man does so much good in this world,” Bunnie Xo emphasized, pointing to Jelly Roll’s charitable contributions and his positive impact on fans. “He’s a f—ing angel on Earth who does nothing but good for people, and everybody’s like, ‘Oop, there’s the booger-eater.’”
She urged people to rise above the “childish” narrative, adding, “I love my little Boogie Roll.”
A Story of Redemption
Jelly Roll’s journey from a troubled past to a successful music career has resonated with many. Once a self-described “horrible human,” he’s turned his life around, using his music to inspire others and give back to his community.
“I wouldn’t be the man I am today if it wasn’t for what I went through,” he said in a previous interview. “It taught me a lot about overcoming… and the ability to change.”
The Love That Transformed Him
Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo’s relationship has been a cornerstone of his transformation. The pair met in 2015 at a concert in Las Vegas, where Bunnie Xo, a former sex worker, was struck by his talent and charisma. A year later, they eloped after Jelly Roll proposed during a Yelawolf and Deftones concert.
“I wouldn’t be who I am today without her,” Jelly Roll has said, crediting Bunnie Xo for helping him become the person fans see today.
Moving On
While the internet may be fixated on Jelly Roll’s nose-picking moment, his fans — and his fiercely supportive wife — are looking at the bigger picture. For them, he’s not just a viral clip but a symbol of resilience, love, and community.
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