3S. “She was a part of the squad.” After Bunnie XO found out Renee was a loyal ‘Dumb Blonde’ listener, what she did for the family changed everything.

More Than a Listener: How Bunnie XO Turned Grief Into Hope for Renee’s Family

In the digital age, a podcast host isn’t just a voice in your ears; they become a friend, a confidant, and a part of your daily routine. For Renee, the “Dumb Blonde” podcast hosted by Bunnie XO was more than just entertainment—it was her “safe space.”

When the news of the Minneapolis tragedy broke, and Renee’s name began to trend, the community of listeners (affectionately known as the “squad”) sprung into action. They wanted to make sure Bunnie knew that one of her own was gone.

The Moment Bunnie Found Out Bunnie XO has built her empire on being raw and unfiltered. But when she saw the messages pouring in about Renee, the “unfiltered” side took a turn toward pure heartbreak. A source close to the host revealed that Bunnie spent hours scrolling through Renee’s social media, seeing the posts where Renee had tagged the show, shared favorite episodes, and quoted Bunnie’s “tell-it-like-it-is” advice.

For Bunnie, Renee wasn’t just a statistic; she was a woman who shared her values of resilience and humor. The discovery hit Bunnie hard, leading to an emotional late-night post where she promised the “Dumb Blonde” community that she would take care of her own.

A Gift That Went Beyond “Support” While many celebrities send flowers or make a single social media post, Bunnie XO is known for doing things differently. She reached out to Renee’s family privately, but the details of her generosity have started to leak, and it’s making the world look at the podcast host in a whole new light.

The gifts sent to the family weren’t just tokens of sympathy. They were life-changing interventions.

• Financial Freedom: Reports suggest Bunnie made a significant contribution to cover all memorial costs, ensuring the family didn’t have to worry about a single cent during their time of grief.
• The “Squad” Tribute: Bunnie has reportedly dedicated a special upcoming segment of her podcast to Renee, featuring stories from her life to ensure her legacy lives on within the listener community.
• A Personal Connection: Perhaps the most touching gift was a custom-made piece of jewelry, identical to one Bunnie wears, symbolizing that Renee is now an eternal part of the “Dumb Blonde” family.

The Impact on the Family For Renee’s family, the outpouring of love from the podcast community and Bunnie herself has been a beacon of light in a very dark room. They expressed that seeing their daughter recognized not just as a victim, but as a person with passions and a community, has been the most healing part of the process.

“She didn’t just listen to the show; she lived by the strength Bunnie talked about,” a family representative stated. “Knowing that Bunnie saw her, even after she was gone, means everything to us.”

The Hidden Detail in the Gift But there is one specific part of Bunnie’s surprise that has stayed largely out of the headlines. It involves a “forever” commitment Bunnie made to Renee’s siblings—a gesture so generous that it ensures Renee’s absence won’t stop her family from achieving the dreams she had for them.

This story isn’t just about a celebrity being kind. It’s about the power of the communities we build online. It’s about how a podcast can become a family, and how a host like Bunnie XO proves that once you’re in the “squad,” you are never alone.

The Future of Renee’s Legacy As we head further into 2026, the “Renee Memorial Fund” started by the podcast listeners continues to grow. Bunnie XO has proven that she doesn’t just talk the talk on her show; she walks the walk when her people are hurting.

The bond between a host and a listener is often invisible, but in the case of Renee and Bunnie XO, it became the most visible thing in the world.