Alabama Barker, daughter of Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, has taken to social media to clarify the circumstances around her recent hospitalization due to nicotine withdrawal, which had sparked public concern. In a now-deleted Instagram Story, the 19-year-old musician emphasized that the hospitalization was not a recent event. “I want to set the record straight. I was not in the hospital this month or last,” she stated.
Alabama recounted her experience, explaining, “The incident happened some time ago, and I spent about three hours in the hospital before being discharged.” During her brief stay, she received a nicotine patch and an inhaler to manage her withdrawal symptoms. “Let’s please avoid spreading any rumors and focus on moving forward. Thank you,” she concluded her message.
The situation gained media attention after reports surfaced that Alabama had called for an ambulance herself when she experienced panic and discomfort after abruptly quitting vaping. Sources close to the music industry had purportedly urged her to stop vaping to better support her emerging rap career and maintain her vocal health.
In reflecting on her musical aspirations, Alabama has faced criticism from some who question her understanding of rap. However, she has responded emphatically in past social media posts, sharing glimpses of her upbringing surrounded by music. “Since I could walk, I was in the music industry,” she said, pointing out her early experiences watching her dad perform across various genres, including punk and rap.
The young artist recently celebrated her birthday and debuted a new music video for her track “Vogue,” which features her stepmother Kourtney Kardashian and even includes Travis Barker as a runway model, showcasing her family’s continual support of her burgeoning career. Through the ups and downs, Alabama Barker remains focused on her music and her journey in the industry.
