Rumors of a feud between Bhad Bhabie and Alabama Barker have spread on social media, fueled by cryptic posts, fan speculation and, allegedly, a shared connection to Bhad Bhabie’s child’s father. At first look or listen, it feels like just another messy internet argument, but underneath the surface, it tells us about a much bigger issue: our culture’s obsession with watching women go at each other. 

We see it constantly. A woman makes a comment, another responds and before long, it’s a full-blown online battle. Entire platforms and accounts exist to document, dissect and sensationalize these conflicts, especially when they involve two young, famous women. But who really benefits? 

I do not think women themselves benefit; only the people who monetize them really reap the benefits. Bhad Bhabie, who recently became a mother, is trying to navigate the spotlight while raising a child and fighting a cancer diagnosis. Alabama Barker is still growing into adulthood at only 19 under the scrutiny of her family’s fame. Instead of support or understanding, they’re thrown into the center of a social media storm, fighting for validation or vindication while millions of viewers weigh in from behind a screen. 

Even if Alabama is involved with Bhad Bhabie’s ex, the fact that the drama has turned into a “Team Alabama vs. Team Bhabie” showdown is exhausting. Why is the narrative always focused on women? Where is the accountability for the man at the center of it all? More importantly, why do we keep reducing these women into characters in a feud? It’s 2025. We should be lifting each other up, not egging each other on. The world already tries to pit women against each other—we don’t need to keep doing it for them.