Rapper Bhad Bhabie, born Danielle Bregoli, recently disclosed her struggle with cancer in an effort to address hurtful speculations about her weight. The 21-year-old “Gucci Flip Flops” performer, who first gained fame in 2016 after a viral appearance on Dr. Phil, took to social media to set the record straight about her weight loss. In an Instagram story, Bregoli explained that her cancer treatment is the reason behind her noticeable change in weight, adding that she is “slowly gaining it back.”
In recent weeks, multiple Instagram users expressed concern over Bregoli’s appearance, with some joking about her eating habits and others questioning if she was using a weight-loss drug. Responding to the persistent comments, Bregoli called on her fans to stop fueling harmful narratives, saying, “Stop running [with] the worst narratives.” She clarified that her weight loss is due to the medication prescribed for her cancer treatment, pushing back against the rumors surrounding her body.
Family Member Confirms Diagnosis and Treatment
Following Bregoli’s Instagram post, a family member confirmed to TMZ that the rapper is indeed battling cancer and receiving medical care from a doctor. The family member didn’t share further details, maintaining privacy around Bregoli’s health journey. This confirmation came as fans continued to voice concerns and offer support in response to her emotional post.
Perez Hilton Faces Backlash for Doubting Diagnosis
Not long after Bregoli’s announcement, gossip blogger Perez Hilton stirred up controversy by questioning her diagnosis. In a video posted on Thursday, Hilton speculated that Bregoli could be fabricating her health condition, drawing a comparison to Lil Tay, a young rapper who was the subject of a death hoax last year. Hilton remarked, “There is also the possibility that she might’ve pulled a Lil Tay.” He added, “I don’t know if she’s lying… but knowing how these types of people operate, I wouldn’t put it past her to do something like this for attention.”
Barbara Bregoli Defends Daughter and Shares Her Own Cancer Battle
Bregoli’s mother, Barbara Bregoli, took to Instagram to defend her daughter against Hilton’s comments. Outraged, she responded, “I pray to God one of your children never get cancer. I’ve had it twice. How dare you say my daughter’s faking this.” Barbara shared her own experience with cancer, posting a photo from 2008 to show how cancer medication affected her body. Emphasizing the variety of effects cancer medication can have, Barbara urged followers to “stop with your assumptions!”
Both Bhad Bhabie and her mother, Barbara, are urging the public to show compassion and avoid assumptions about personal health matters, particularly regarding cancer. By addressing these rumors, Bregoli hopes to raise awareness of the physical toll of cancer treatments on young patients and to dispel harmful narratives surrounding her appearance.
