Mama June Faces Backlash for Allegedly Misusing Honey Boo Boo’s Earnings
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Alana ‘Honey Boo Boo’ Thompson, known for her role in Season 7 of ‘Mama June: Family Crisis,’ has sparked controversy after demanding her earnings back from her mother, Mama June Shannon. The reality star revealed that June had been holding onto the money she earned from her television appearances, stored in a Coogan account.
Honey Boo Boo, who rose to fame through TLC’s ‘Toddlers & Tiaras’ and subsequent spinoffs, disclosed that she needed the funds for tuition fees and rent. Despite her request, June allegedly misled her daughter about accessing the Coogan account, claiming she lacked the necessary permission.
Where are Alana’s WEtv checks going? We are seasons deep and she should have money saved up at least #MamaJuneFamilyCrisis #MamaJune pic.twitter.com/Wdw1dIvqWT
— _queen_haile (@HaileQueen) March 16, 2024
June admitted to her husband, Justin Stroud, that she had been dishonest with her children, telling them they couldn’t access their money until they turned 21. Viewers expressed outrage over June’s actions, criticizing her for withholding Honey Boo Boo’s earnings and failing to support her daughter’s education.
Social media users condemned June’s behavior, questioning why Honey Boo Boo wasn’t allowed to use her own money for college expenses. June defended her decision, stating that she wanted to instill a sense of self-reliance in her daughter by refusing to provide financial assistance.
June sounds stupid as usual . If the money is Alana's , why can't she us it for college ??? #mamajune #mamajunefamilycrisis
— Lala Foxx (@lalafoxxfoxx) March 16, 2024
In response to the backlash, Honey Boo Boo’s elder sister and legal guardian, Lauryn ‘Pumpkin’ Efird, stepped in to support her. Despite June’s refusal to pay for Honey Boo Boo’s fees, Pumpkin arranged a trip to Colorado for a college tour, ensuring that her sister received the necessary support.
As the family navigates this challenging situation, viewers remain divided over June’s actions, with many criticizing her for prioritizing other expenses over her daughter’s education. The controversy surrounding Mama June’s handling of Honey Boo Boo’s earnings underscores the complexities of family dynamics and financial responsibility in the world of reality television.
The most pathetic thing I’ve heard in a long time … speaking about her daughter. “I wanna see you invest in yourself before I invest in you” ~ #MamaJune
— eg (@eg868600) March 16, 2024
Ole Junebug only wants to pay $32,000 for freaking 2 tooth than her own daughter for college!!!! She wins the worst mom of the year award! #MamaJune
— Tanya (@tlselle72) March 16, 2024
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