Alabama Barker, the 20-year-old daughter of Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, has ignited a fierce online debate after showcasing an extravagant Christmas gift haul valued at a staggering $200,000 (approximately £160,000).
A Video Tour of Ultra-Luxury Gifts
In a nearly nine-minute TikTok video, the aspiring rapper detailed a mountain of luxury presents received over the holidays, which also coincided with her birthday on Christmas Eve. Dressed in a SKIMS pajama set, she expressed being "beyond blessed, grateful and thankful" while revealing an array of designer items.
The haul included over ten pairs of high-end shoes, multiple designer handbags, and diamond jewellery. Among the most notable gifts was a pink Hermès Birkin bag from her stepmother, Kourtney Kardashian, valued at over $20,000 alone. Alabama explained that Kourtney had sought advice from Kylie Jenner, asking what "King Kylie" would want.
Gifts From Family & A Controversial Present
Other Kardashian-Jenner family members contributed lavishly. Kendall and Kylie Jenner gifted designer bags, while Kris Jenner gave Hermès slides. Her father, Travis Barker—who gifted her over $80,000 worth of items the previous year—"went a little crazy with the heels," presenting six pairs of Rene Caovilla shoes alongside a new pink computer and tablet.
The video took a controversial turn when Alabama revealed that her father and stepmother had also bought her lingerie, noting that Kourtney had picked the items out. This detail, alongside the sheer value of the haul, became a focal point for criticism.
Social Media Reacts: 'Tone Deaf' or Just Blessed?
The online response was sharply divided. While some admired her "good taste," many users slammed the display as "tone deaf" and evidence of being disconnected from everyday realities during a cost-of-living crisis.
Comments on TikTok and X (formerly Twitter) highlighted the disparity. "So I could've bought a house with all these items," wrote one user. Another added, "And to think there's people that literally can't afford to eat..." A third commented, "Just a single mom over here that could pay a years worth of bills with that."
The lingerie gift from her father sparked particular unease. One X user questioned, "Why did her dad buy her lingerie from Agent Provocateur?" while others labelled the gift as "inappropriate" and "odd."
Despite the backlash, Alabama's video stands as a stark display of the extreme wealth within celebrity circles, prompting discussions about privilege, appropriate gift-giving, and social media sensitivity.
