Barbara Bregoli, mother of rapper Bhad Bhabie, confirmed on Friday (November 8) her daughter’s recent cancer diagnosis, setting the record straight following rumors that the announcement was a publicity stunt.
The situation unfolded after celebrity blogger Perez Hilton suggested that Bhad Bhabie might be fabricating the diagnosis for attention, prompting an impassioned response from Bregoli.
In an Instagram message directed at Hilton, Bregoli condemned the suggestion, calling it a baseless and hurtful accusation. “How dare you, you vile little [expletive], imply my daughter would lie about something so serious,” she wrote, highlighting the insensitivity of the comment. “You’re a dad. How many children did you have through a surrogate? I’m not even sure. But maybe it’s time to focus on your own family instead of attacking mine. Is gossip really the only way you make money, by tearing people down?”
Bregoli also invoked her own experiences with the illness, having battled cancer twice herself. “I pray none of your children ever have to face this,” she wrote, asserting that her daughter’s health was no laughing matter. “God doesn’t like ugly, and you should remember that.”
Bhad Bhabie shared her health struggles with fans earlier this month on her Instagram Stories after speculation about her recent weight loss began circulating online. “Sorry my cancer meds made me lose weight,” she wrote. “I’m slowly gaining it back. Stop pushing the worst narratives.”
The diagnosis comes during a turbulent year for Bhad Bhabie, who recently welcomed her first child and has since navigated complex family dynamics and public challenges. In the summer, she accused her child’s father, Le Vaughn, of domestic abuse but later decided to reconcile. “I love that man more than I love myself, and it’s honestly sad,” she wrote on social media. “But this is real life. Walking away is easier said than done.”
Acknowledging the gravity of the situation, she assured followers that Le Vaughn was committed to getting the help he needed, adding that she shared her story not to disparage him but to encourage him to take accountability.
Beyond her relationship challenges, Bhad Bhabie has also reconnected with her estranged father, Ira Peskowitz, as she copes with her health and the pressures of raising a young child. Despite the intense scrutiny she faces, Bhad Bhabie appears determined to meet these challenges head-on, pushing back against critics while openly sharing her journey with her followers.
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