Mama June Faces Family Backlash for Spending Daughter Alana’s $30K Earnings

Mama June Shannon is facing severe backlash after admitting to spending $30,000 of her daughter Alana ‘Honey Boo Boo’ Thompson’s money. The situation has caused significant tension within the family and among fans, who are questioning June’s financial decisions and priorities.

Money Dispute Between Mama June and Alana Leaves Fans Stunned

In an exclusive clip from Mama June: Family Crisis, viewers witness a heated exchange between Mama June and Alana. Despite the intense scene, June remains defiant.

Stating, “I don’t give a f**k. Take me to court.”

This tension stems from Alana’s earnings from her appearance on Dancing With the Stars: Juniors, where she reportedly earned upwards of $30,000 post-taxes. June’s reluctance to repay Alana has left many questioning her motives and responsibility as a parent.

Family Reacts Strongly as Alana and Lauryn Voice Their Frustrations

Both Alana and her sister Lauryn ‘Pumpkin’ Efird express their frustration. Alana angrily mentions how her mother falsely claims innocence while Justin Stroud, Mama June’s husband, attempts to mediate, reminding her that as a parent, “You invest in your child.” His words echo through the heated discussion, highlighting the importance of parental responsibility.

Both Alana and her sister Lauryn ‘Pumpkin’ Efird express their frustration. Alana angrily mentions how her mother falsely claims innocence while Justin Stroud, Mama June’s husband, attempts to mediate, reminding her that as a parent, you invest in your child. His words echo through the heated discussion, You owe it to her.

Mama June Defends Spending Alana’s Earnings Amidst Growing Backlash

June does not back down from her stance. In response to growing criticisms, she disclosed using the funds for household bills and personal expenses. She asserts that only the earnings from Dancing With the Stars were spent while claiming other savings remain untouched. Nonetheless, for many fans and spectators, this revelation feels inadequate as it touches upon deeper concerns about trust and financial propriety.

One of the key moments comes when Alana emotionally reveals her feelings, saying, It kind of just pisses me off because she can help everyone around her… but when it comes to me, it’s like ‘Well, Alana I can’t do nothing for you.’

Family Dynamics Explored Amid Financial Disputes and Health Struggles

The family struggles are more significant than just financial disputes. Earlier this year, it was reported that Anna ‘Chickadee’ Cardwell is battling stage 4 cancer. Despite these challenges, Mama June stated she and the family are coming together to fight one of their biggest fights [they] have ever fought. This context adds another layer of complexity to the family’s dynamics, showing that their issues extend beyond financial matters.

	Mama June: From Not to Hot
IMDB Rating	4.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes Rating	Not Available
Where to Watch/Buy	WE tv, Amazon Prime
Director	Geno Doak, Doug Mirabello
Producer	Adam Karpel, Gina Rodriguez
Main Cast	June Shannon, Alana Thompson, Lauryn Shannon, Joshua Efird
Release Date	February 24, 2017
Number of Seasons	5
Genre	Reality, Drama
Synopsis	“Mama June: From Not to Hot” follows June Shannon, also known as Mama June, as she undergoes a major weight loss transformation and navigates life changes. The show documents her journey from weight loss surgery to managing relationships and family dynamics.