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DENVER, August 2025 – Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson, daughter of former reality‑TV star Mama June Shannon, is at the centre of a growing crunch over finding an affordable rental near her nursing school in Denver. She relocated from Georgia to pursue a nursing degree at Regis University in the fall of 2023. She shares a modest four‑bedroom rental with boyfriend Dralin Carswell and a few roommates. But the struggle to find suitable housing has just intensified.
What’s Behind the Rental Rejections?
In recent TikTok and Instagram posts (including her mother’s @mamajune account), Honey Boo Boo revealed multiple denials on rental applications. She cited zero credit history, along with Dralin’s student loans exceeding $20K, as barriers to approval. She’s publicly begged fans and Denver locals for help, warning she may soon be homeless if no new place is secured.
However, critics have pushed back in comments, questioning the narrative. One Instagram user argued, “student loan debt doesn’t affect buying or renting,” while others speculated that Dralin’s criminal record and credit score might be the real issue.
Alana Sets the Record Straight
In a TikTok response, Alana flatly denied rumours about bad rental history or criminal concerns impacting their applications. She insisted the only reasons for relocation and rejection were her need for a larger yard for her dogs and better parking — the current lease no longer meets their needs. “I keep hearing people say that we have bad rental history… that’s just not true,” she stated, adding that she “never tells a lie.”
College Fund Controversy: $35K Missing
Meanwhile, Hill has intensified over Alana’s claims that Mama June misused her earnings. In March 2024, Alana confronted her mother on national television, asserting June deposited just the legally required 20% into her Coogan account—and pocketed the rest. She demanded an accounting or legal recourse if the $35,000 was not returned.
Her husband, Justin, reportedly demanded that June pay back those funds—or face serious consequences for their marriage. He even threatened to leave unless Alana gets the money.
Fan Rumblings – Reddit Chimes In
Across Reddit forums focused on “Mama June,” fans have grown skeptical. Some propose that the housing crisis might be exaggerated to manipulate sympathy and solicit donations:
“This storyline is revolting by design… to get random people/fans to send money to Alana for her tuition.”
“Watching it now… June is such a horrible mother… she used Alana’s money for her drug addiction.”
Other posts suggest that despite earning significant sums on TV, Alana and her older sister Pumpkin lacked financial oversight—and that June invested in herself rather than saving for her daughter.
The Road Ahead
At Denver’s housing market rates soaring beyond $2,000 a month for decent two‑bedroom units, the timing couldn’t be harder for Alana. Critics say dorm life would’ve been safer and simpler, while supporters argue she deserves off‑campus living companionable with dogs and independence.
As this story unfolds, fans are watching closely. Will Honey Boo Boo secure a new home and keep her focus on nursing school? Or will fractured family finances and controversy continue to overshadow her pursuit?