Bhad Bhabie is now a renowned face on social media and an OnlyFans millionaire, but her journey to stardom was anything but ordinary. Now 22 and the mother of a toddler, she was Danielle Bregoli, a 13-year-old girl who went viral alongside her mom, Barbara Ann Bregoli, on The Dr. Phil Show. It was back in 2016 when she appeared on the show for a deeply strained mother-daughter relationship and walked out as the viral “Cash me outside” kid.
A decade later, Bhad Bhabie is a popular internet personality and a rapper-songwriter. Recently, she sparked concern after revealing that she received some “bad news from the doctor” amid her ongoing cancer battle. She first revealed her cancer diagnosis in November 2024 after getting called out for losing significant weight and sparking Ozempic rumours.
As Bhad Bhabie faces the toughest phase of her life as a toddler’s mother with a turbulent relationship with her baby daddy, the attention has once again shifted to her dynamic with her own mother, a cancer survivor herself. Here’s what we know about Barbara and Danielle Bregoli’s current relationship.
The Dr. Phil episode that made Bhad Bhabie a viral sensation
It was back in September 2016, when a 13-year-old uncontrollable girl named Danielle Bregoli appeared on Dr. Phil alongside her mother in a now-sensational episode titled “I Want to Give Up My Car-Stealing, Knife-Wielding, Twerking 13-Year-Old Daughter Who Tried to Frame Me for a Crime!” Her mother, Barbara Ann, wanted to turn her over to the authorities for her erratic behaviour. However, what was originally meant to be a simple intervention quickly became a sensational pop culture moment.
During a heated exchange that was common in the popular show, Danielle shocked the audience when she reacted to their laughter by challenging them to a fight. In her now-iconic accent, she said, “Catch me outside, how ’bout that?”, which sounded more like “Cash me ousside, how ’bout dah?” The clip went viral almost instantly, spawning memes, remixes, merchandise, and endless social media parodies. And thus, she became an overnight sensation all over the internet.
Danielle’s heated moment made her famous as the “Cash Me Outside Girl.” However, what no one had anticipated was how that one viral moment would change her life forever. Within a year, Danielle rebranded herself as Bhad Bhabie, launching her rap career and eventually becoming the youngest female rapper to debut on the Billboard Hot 100. Today, she has built a multi-million-dollar empire and a career no one saw coming.
Bhad Bhabie reportedly signed a USD 1 million deal with Pulse Music Group. Beyond rapping, she also earns heavily through social media, reportedly charging USD 100,000 per sponsored post and USD 40,000 for meet-and-greets, with endorsements bringing in up to USD 300,000 monthly. She previously secured a USD 900,000 deal with CopyCat Beauty. Her OnlyFans became another major income stream, once earning USD 1 million within just six hours. As of 2025, her net worth was estimated at USD 35 million.
How Bhad Bhabie and her mom, Barbara, have evolved over the years
Whatever the reason for the conflict, does a mother’s love for her child ever truly fade away? While their early years were marked by significant conflict and legal trouble, including the time Barbara sent Danielle to Turn-About Ranch, the two appear to have mended things and rebuilt their relationship. Even though they still do fall out occasionally on social media, Barbara has been a supportive mom whenever people have pointed fingers at her daughter, especially when it comes to her health battle.
When Bhad Bhabie revealed in late 2024 that she was undergoing cancer treatment after fans questioned her weight loss, Barbara didn’t stay silent. After some critics accused Danielle of faking her diagnosis for attention, she firmly shut down the claims. A two-time breast cancer survivor herself, Barbara understood the seriousness of the situation and the toll such an illness can take. She posted an emotional video on Instagram, calling out critics and expressing outrage at the suggestion that her daughter would lie about something so serious.
Barbara confirmed that Danielle’s diagnosis was real, supported her explanation about medication-related weight loss, and urged people to stop spreading cruel and harmful narratives. She even posted a photo of herself from her own cancer days when she lost significant weight within a year. Barbara also added:
“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.”
Is Barbara helping her daughter through cancer?
Barbara has long preferred to stay out of the internet’s attention, but behind the scenes, she and Bhad Bhabie share a turbulent bond. While the rapper never detailed exactly who has been by her side during her treatment, the signs point to her mother remaining a steady presence. The mother-daughter duo lives in separate houses while being joint owners, and in late 2025, they even got into a dispute at Danielle’s Florida home. However, the love is very much there; Barbara has consistently described herself as her daughter’s “biggest cheerleader.” In a previous post, she wrote on Instagram:
“The love between a mother and daughter is an UNBREAKABLE BOND. She will never have to worry about who isn’t there, because I always will be!”
Given Barbara’s own cancer history, it’s likely she’s offering both emotional and practical support as Danielle navigates this health crisis, maybe even babysitting her granddaughter while her daughter undergoes treatment.
Even after years of public drama, lawsuits, and personal struggles, the mother-daughter bond appears much more stable and strong in Bhad Bhabie’s cancer journey.
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