After becoming famous on TLC’s Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, Mama June Shannon’s life took a dark turn with a reportedly $2500-a-day cocaine addiction that nearly destroyed her family. After losing 300 lbs post-bariatric surgery and spending nearly $75,000 on cosmetic procedures, Mama June’s addiction forced her to sell her house.
“It wasn’t something that just started,” she told daughter Lauryn (AKA Pumpkin). With four kids from different fathers and a rocky past, June’s life unraveled until she completed 30 days in rehab. Now she’s back with the season finale of “Mama June: Family Crisis” airing July 25 on We TV.
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Mama June Shannon is the star of Mama June: Family Crisis on We TV. She navigates custody battles and personal challenges in the reality show’s latest season. The season finale of “Mama June: Family Crisis” airs July 25 on We TV. More at https://x.com/MamaJune_WEtv
Correction 7/23/2025: A previous version of this post incorrectly described June Shannon’s addiction to meth. In this episode, she clarifies it was cocaine.
