Mama June Shannon is standing behind her daughter Lauryn “Pumpkin” Efird as the reality star moves deeper into adult entertainment. The Mama June Issues Blunt Warning Over Daughter Pumpkin’s OF Career first appeared on The Blast
Mama June Shannon is standing behind her daughter Lauryn “Pumpkin” Efird as the reality star moves deeper into adult entertainment, but she still has concerns about the long-term consequences. Pumpkin has expanded her career by creating explicit OF content and dancing at strip clubs following her 2024 divorce from Josh Efird. Although June acknowledged that her daughter is old enough to make her own choices, the “Mama June: Family Crisis” star warned that the money may eventually come with a personal cost.
Mama June Warns Pumpkin About Her Digital Footprint
Speaking to TMZ, June said she supports Pumpkin’s decision but cautioned that “all money ain’t good money.” Her primary concern is the permanence of the content and the possibility that Pumpkin’s four children could discover it when they are older.
While the children may not currently understand what OF is, June noted that the material could remain online and become accessible to them in the future. Despite those reservations, June insisted the career change has not caused a rift between her and her daughter. Pumpkin is an adult, and June believes the final decision belongs to her.
The reality star also does not necessarily believe Pumpkin will regret creating the content. According to June, her daughter has always been outgoing and is currently enjoying herself while pursuing what she wants.
June even expressed hope that Pumpkin is making “more than $10,000” from the venture.
Pumpkin Reportedly Earned Nearly Six Figures In Two Weeks
Pumpkin claims the financial return has already been substantial. The reality star reportedly told TMZ that she made close to six figures through OF in only two weeks. Some of the videos offered through her page are reportedly priced at approximately $100 each.
She currently creates content with boyfriend Darrin Kitchens, who is related to her former husband through his stepfather. Pumpkin has also discussed plans to expand the type of material she offers, including possible “girl-on-girl” content and potentially filming a threesome with Kitchens.
In addition to OF, Pumpkin has begun making paid appearances as a dancer at strip clubs across the country. She recently performed at Diamonds & Lace in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where patrons threw money while she danced in a pleated skirt and lace bra. Pumpkin has said she earns thousands from those appearances before tips are included.
The combination of online subscriptions, separately sold videos and live appearances has given the mother of four a new income stream outside her family’s reality television franchise.
Pumpkin Previously Wanted To Join OF During The Pandemic
Pumpkin revealed during an April appearance on the “GWF” podcast that she first considered launching an OF account during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her then-husband, however, strongly opposed the idea. “I just wanna make money, you know what I mean?” she said.
After Pumpkin and Efird ended their marriage, she revisited the plan and began creating content with Kitchens. During the same podcast appearance, Pumpkin revealed that some of her subscribers are married men who discuss being unhappy with their wives. “People judge me for that, but at the end, I’m still giving back to my fans,” she reasoned.
Pumpkin Began Dating Her Ex-Husband’s Cousin After Their Divorce
Pumpkin filed for divorce from Efird in August 2024 after six years of marriage. Their divorce was finalized the following month. The former couple shares four children. Pumpkin is also the legal guardian of her younger sister, Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson.
After the split, Pumpkin began dating Kitchens, who has been described as Efird’s cousin. She addressed the unusual family connection during an episode of “Mama June: Family Crisis.” “So, I’ve been, like, kinda seeing this dude,” Pumpkin told her family. “He’s been in Josh’s family for a long time…. It’s his cousin.”
Pumpkin Defends Her Romance And Reveals Their Long History
Pumpkin continued defending the relationship while explaining that Kitchens is related to Efird’s stepfather. “But they’re not blood cousins!” she told her friend Paisley.
Pumpkin said she already had a long history with Kitchens before their relationship became romantic. “I’ve known him for a really long time. We were friends back in school, and then he messaged me on social media,” she explained. “We’ve just kind of been talking, and it’s kind of nice.”
Josh Efird Has Also Moved On
Efird entered a new relationship with Breanna Godwin after separating from Pumpkin. The couple welcomed a daughter named Sadie in May of last year. The complicated relationships involving Pumpkin, Kitchens, Efird and Godwin became part of the eighth season of “Mama June: Family Crisis,” which concluded in May.
While June may remain cautious about Pumpkin’s latest career move, she appears unwilling to let those concerns damage their relationship.
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