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Alabama Barker is addressing the rumors circulating about her being hospitalized for nicotine withdrawal.
“Hello everyone, I just want to clarify that I was not in the hospital this month or last,” the “Vogue” rapper, 19, wrote via her Instagram Story on Tuesday, December 31. “The situation occurred some time ago, and I was there for three hours before being discharged.”
Earlier this week, rumors circulated online that Alabama, who is the daughter of Travis Barker and ex-wife Shanna Moakler, was suffering from nicotine withdrawal after she allegedly quit vaping. While Barker did not disclose why she was in the hospital, she did share what she received from the visit.
“They provided me with a nicotine patch and an inhaler. That is all,” she continued. “Let’s avoid spreading any rumors and focus on moving forward. Thank you.”
Earlier this week, Alabama revealed she was just getting over the flu.
“I have had the flu, and I’ve not been OK,” she said in a December 27 TikTok video. “I didn’t get to enjoy [my birthday] because I was so sick but I am back on my feet.”
Alabama’s birthday is on Christmas Eve — which explains why she was not featured in any photos alongside her dad and his wife, Kourtney Kardashian, at the Kardashian family’s annual holiday get-together. While Alabama missed out on the celebration, she did score an epic holiday gift haul.
In the same December 27 TikTok, Alabama showed off what she got for Christmas which included a bedazzled Balenciaga shoulder bag, vintage Dior gold purse, fuzzy Prada pouch, quilted Chanel backpack, Birkin bag and more.
“I got my second Birkin for my collection,” Alabama said, holding up the Hermès purse. “We love her!”
While Alabama was recovering, Travis posted a sweet tribute post in honor of his daughter’s birthday.
“Happy 19th Birthday my angel @alabamaluellabarker. I can’t believe I’m saying that,” the Blink-182 drummer wrote via Instagram at the time. “I’m so proud of you and I love watching you grow. Never settle, the stars aren’t too far away. Never give up, never give in. I love you unconditionally. I love you to the moon and back. 🖤 Dad.”
Alabama and her dad have shared a close bond over the years. As Alabama has chased her music dreams, Travis has been supporting her along the way. When the music video for her song “Vogue” dropped earlier this month, both Travis and Kardashian made cameos in the production.
