'Mama June' star Honey Boo Boo receives backlash as she defends 'begging' money from fans
DENVER, COLORADO: 'Mama June: Family Crisis' star Alana 'Honey Boo Boo' Thompson often request her fans to send money to pay her college expenses. Although multiple fans pay Honey Boo Boo's bills without even questioning, some critics accused her of 'lying' and 'scamming' people. However, the reality star recently went live on TikTok and defended herself requesting money.
Honey Boo Boo claimed in the video that she was not 'not lying or scamming' anyone and used all the received money for her college expenses. She also shared receipts of her last few payments to college. However, the screenshot of her last four payments didn't specify whom she actually paid. Honey Boo Boo's TikTok live video was recorded by her follower and reshared on Reddit.
Despite the reality star's clarifications, the critics were not ready to believe her and claimed that she was still lying and begging for money. A Reddit user commented, "She's lying in the fact that she told people she didnt have money to pay for college when she has 6 figures sitting in the bank."
Another person added, "Lying - it doesn’t mean she didn’t have the money. She couldn’t even remember what she paid? 2 times, 3 times, 4 times? It’s funny this is just come up after the episode aired about June taking her money." Another critic noted, "So she just made over $8000 in payments? Was that ALL from CA donations from TT? That's crazy!"
Another internet user said, "My fans want to support my college….i saw this too. I asked her why she’s got to beg for money on TT. They didn’t like my comment!" Another social media user penned, "What is she making payments to? I paused the video and I couldn't tell what the top says. I swear, I've never heard of a college allowing payments to be made monthly for tuition."
Another follower wrote, "I’d call it more grifting than anything. She’s preying on people. She’s asking for those less fortunate to send her money. I can’t imagine being able to live with myself, if I chose to beg for $$$, knowing I had money in the bank. Those donating think that will make her their friend. It’s really sad."
Honey Boo Boo asks 'Shark Tank' for $150 to fund her nursing education
Honey Boo Boo's mother Mama June Shannon spent her Coogan account money leaving just 20% for her college. After the explosive episode documented the drama, Honey Boo Boo shared a video on her TikTok and jokingly requested $150 from 'Shark Tank'.
In the video, Honey Boo Boo donned a floral printed top and kept her curly hair open. The WeTv show star wrote in the clip, "Hey Sharks! Seeking $150K to fund my nursing education! In exchange, you'll gain 10% equity." Additionally, the reality star was ready to be the go-to nurse for all their family's little ones. Honey Boo Boo continued in the caption, "Just kidding… or am I?" She added, "Oh, and let’s keep the lashes hush-hush until my glam session tomorrow!"
@lanaaaaaa.0 Just kidding...or am I? 😂 Sharks, if you're ready to make a deal, count me in! 🦈 * Oh, and let's keep the lashes hush-hush until my glam session tomorrow! #SharkTank #DealTime #honeybooboo #fyp ♬ original sound - tiktokcontent
Honey Boo Boo threatens June to sue for stealing Coogan account money
Mama June Shannon took 80 per cent and left 20 per cent of the money in Honey Boo Boo's Coogan account. The reality star was paid thousands of dollars for her different television appearances and was expecting around six figures in the Coogan account. However, the reality star was disappointed when she found out about her missing money and threatened her mother to take her to court.
In the recent episode of the WETV show, Honey Boo Boo admitted in the confessional that she would take Mama June to "court" because "something's gonna happen because you ain't fitting to just get away with stealing my money, baby."
How much does Honey Boo Boo get paid for her 'Mama June' stint?
Honey Boo Boo has been speculated to get paid around $320,000 for her starring appearance on the WETV show 'Mama June: Family Crisis'. However, the reality star's contract reportedly would be renewed after she turned 18. Besides the WETV show, Honey Boo Boo has earned hefty cash from her appearance on other television shows.
She competed in 'Dancing with the Stars: Juniors; in 2018 and bagged $50,000 to be on the ABC series. Honey Boo Boo earned $50,000 per episode from TLC's spinoff series, 'Here Comes Honey Boo Boo', which aired from 2012-2014.
