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Bhad Bhabie Drops Bombshell on Dad After He Calls Her a Liar: “I Paid $25K to End Our Relationship”
By The Pop Radar Staff
Things just got way more personal in Bhad Bhabie’s family feud — because the “Gucci Flip Flops” rapper just clapped back at her father with explosive receipts, claiming she literally paid him off years ago to terminate his parental rights.
The 21-year-old rapper and social media personality — born Danielle Bregoli — took to Instagram on Monday to post a scathing message aimed at her estranged father, Ira Peskowitz, after he publicly accused her of lying in her new song, “Honest.”
And she didn’t just talk — she came with receipts.
“I Paid $25K Actually…”
Bhad Bhabie posted a screenshot of what appears to be an email exchange between her dad’s attorney and her legal team, allegedly confirming she paid $25,000 to “resolve all outstanding issues” and officially terminate his parental rights years ago.
Alongside the screenshot, she added a fiery caption directed at Ira:
“I paid 25k actually to terminate my FATHER’s parental rights years ago. I tried to refix our relationship but it didn’t work. The only reason I gave him another chance was because LV suggested I have my father in my life.”
(LV being a close confidant, according to sources familiar with the situation.)
The post sent shockwaves through social media — instantly racking up thousands of comments from fans divided between heartbreak and disbelief. Some sided with Bhad Bhabie for defending herself; others accused her of airing too much family business online.
But one thing’s for sure — the drama isn’t dying down anytime soon.
“I Hope He Wastes Away…”
This latest family meltdown started when Bhad Bhabie dropped her emotional new track “Honest,” where she opened up about the pain of feeling abandoned and betrayed by her father.
On the record, she raps:
“I hope he wastes away. What kind of father sacrifices a relationship for 20K?”
The lyric — sharp, personal, and pointed — instantly got fans talking. Many assumed she was referencing Peskowitz, who’s been mostly absent from her life since her viral rise to fame after her infamous Dr. Phil appearance in 2016.
Now, the man himself has entered the chat.
️ Dad Fires Back: “Every One of Those Statements Is a Lie”
In an exclusive interview with TMZ, Ira Peskowitz fiercely denied his daughter’s claims, calling them “complete lies.”
“Every one of those statements is a complete lie. I didn’t sell her for $20,000,” he said. “I was trying to be part of her life way before Dr. Phil and right before she went on Dr. Phil. I have documentation to show that I tried to get her into a program to help her out.”
Ira alleges that the narrative Bhad Bhabie believes about him was “fed” to her by her mother, Barbara Bregoli, and says he’s the victim of what he describes as parental alienation.
“A narcissist, or other people, they alienate a child by saying so many negative things about the other,” he explained.
Despite denying the allegations, Ira insists he’s one of the few people who truly wants what’s best for his daughter — not her money.
“I don’t want my daughter’s money,” he said. “Everybody else is manipulating my daughter for money, and she knows it.”
⚖️ “Defamation? Maybe. But I Won’t Sue My Daughter.”
Even as Ira hinted that the song’s claims could be considered defamation, he made it clear he has no plans to take legal action against his daughter.
Instead, he shared a heartfelt, if conflicted, message to Bhad Bhabie — referring to her by her birth name, Danielle:
“Dani, I’m truly disappointed in you. I know you have a lot of issues. I know I hurt you in the past, but I was here for you. I was. But if you keep bashing me and trashing me like this, I can’t be around. I can’t sit back and let you get destroyed.”
His emotional statement struck a more somber tone, signaling a father desperate for reconciliation — but unsure how to reach his daughter through the fame, money, and media noise.
A Long, Complicated History
Bhad Bhabie’s relationship with her father has been strained for years. After skyrocketing to fame as the “Cash Me Ousside” girl on Dr. Phil, her public persona — brash, outspoken, and rebellious — clashed sharply with her dad’s image as a police officer in Florida.
Peskowitz has long voiced concerns about how his daughter was managed after her viral breakout, at times criticizing her mom’s parenting and her early introduction to the adult entertainment industry.
But for Bhad Bhabie, the scars run deep. She’s publicly accused her dad of being absent, unsupportive, and opportunistic — a claim she doubled down on with this latest $25K revelation.
To her, that transaction was closure.
To him, it was a misunderstanding that permanently fractured a family.
Fans React: “This Is Beyond Music”
Social media blew up within hours of Bhad Bhabie’s Instagram post.
“$25K to end parental rights? That’s wild,” one user wrote on X.
Another added, “This isn’t just a beef — this is trauma in real time.”
Others defended her decision to speak out publicly:
“People love judging her, but she’s been through hell. She’s finally setting boundaries.”
Still, some fans urged her to take the feud offline, with one fan writing, “Girl, heal privately. We don’t need to see this. You owe him silence, not attention.”
The comment section was a battlefield — half therapy, half tabloid.
“Honest” Is Hitting Hard
Ironically, all the controversy might be boosting Bhad Bhabie’s music rollout. “Honest” is quickly gaining traction online, praised for its vulnerability and raw emotion — a far cry from her early viral antics.
Insiders tell The Pop Radar that Bhad Bhabie has been “focused on reclaiming her narrative” through music, using her lyrics as therapy after years of internet scrutiny and strained family dynamics.
This latest fallout, though messy, seems to reflect that same transparency she’s built her brand on — whether fans love it or not.
️ Hope for Healing?
While the drama continues to unfold, both sides seem to carry deep wounds — and perhaps a small desire for reconciliation.
Ira’s public plea sounded like a man still holding out hope for forgiveness. Bhad Bhabie’s post, while harsh, also hinted at disappointment — maybe even sadness — that their relationship couldn’t be repaired.
The pain behind the posts, the lyrics, and the interviews feels undeniable.
As one fan summed it up on TikTok:
“Money can’t buy peace. I hope they both find it.”
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