AceShowbiz - Alabama Barker, the 19-year-old daughter of Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker and former Miss USA Shanna Moakler, has taken to Instagram to address swirling rumors about her health. Reports surfaced recently claiming that Alabama had been hospitalized due to nicotine withdrawal after she quit vaping.

However, Alabama sought to clarify these rumors on her Instagram Story this past Tuesday, December 31. In her post, Alabama emphasized, "Hello everyone, I just want to clarify that I was not in the hospital this month or last."

The young rapper explained that the hospitalization actually occurred some time ago and that she was only there for about three hours before being discharged. "They provided me with a nicotine patch and an inhaler, and that's all," she added.

Alabama's response was prompted by a report from TMZ on Monday which claimed she had been "recently" rushed to an L.A.-area hospital due to severe nicotine withdrawal. According to the reports, Alabama called 911 herself after beginning to feel unwell and panicking while she was alone. However, the actual timeline of these events had been unclear until Alabama's recent clarification.

According to TMZ, Alabama was not a frequent vape smoker; she chose to stop vaping about a month ago after being advised by individuals in the music industry that it could potentially harm her voice. This decision seems to reflect Alabama's commitment to her budding music career.

Alabama Barker has been making strides in her music career, releasing her first music video for her track "Vogue" on December 13, which featured cameos from her famous father, Travis Barker, and her stepmother, Kourtney Kardashian-Barker. She also continues to thrive as a social media star, keeping her fans updated on her life and health.

In addition to addressing the nicotine withdrawal rumors, Alabama revealed in a TikTok video shared on December 27 that she had been battling the flu. "I have had the flu, and I've not been okay," she shared, adding that the illness had kept her from fully enjoying her recent birthday, but she assured her fans that she is now back on her feet.

Alabama concluded her Instagram message with a call to her followers, "Let's please avoid spreading any rumors and focus on moving forward. Thank you." This statement underscores her desire to clear up misconceptions and maintain focus on her health and career.