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If you’ve spent more than five minutes on TikTok or scrolled through Instagram lately, you’ve probably seen her. Alabama Barker is everywhere. She’s got the platinum hair, the designer fits, and that specific brand of "Calabasas cool" that makes her look like she stepped straight out of a music video.
But with the constant headlines and the whirlwind of the Kardashian-Barker blended family, people are still hitting Google with the same question: is Alabama Barker related to Travis Barker?
Honestly, it’s a fair question if you’re new to the lore. The internet moves fast.
The short answer? Yes. She isn’t just related to him; she’s his daughter. But the story of how she became one of the most talked-about Gen Z "it girls" involves reality TV roots, a legendary punk rock drummer, and a family tree that’s got more branches than a redwood.
The DNA proof: Yes, Travis is her dad
Let’s get the basics out of the way so we can get to the juicy stuff. Travis Barker—the guy who basically defined modern drumming for Blink-182—is Alabama’s biological father. Her mom is Shanna Moakler, a former Miss USA and actress.
Alabama Luella Barker was born on December 24, 2005. Yeah, she’s a Christmas Eve baby.
If you feel like you’ve known her forever, you kinda have. She literally made her television debut as a newborn in the series finale of Meet the Barkers, the MTV reality show that followed Travis and Shanna’s chaotic, glamorous life in the mid-2000s. The episode was even called "An Alabama Christmas."
Why everyone keeps asking about their connection
So, if it’s a biological fact, why is the question is Alabama Barker related to Travis Barker still trending?
It mostly comes down to the re-emergence of Travis in the mainstream spotlight. When Travis started dating (and eventually married) Kourtney Kardashian, a whole new generation of fans—the ones who grew up on Keeping Up With The Kardashians rather than Enema of the State—started paying attention.
Suddenly, Alabama wasn't just "the drummer’s kid." She was a major player in the "Kravis" cinematic universe. People see her in TikToks with Penelope Disick or posing for photos with Kourtney and wonder if she’s a stepdaughter, a biological daughter, or just part of the entourage.
The "True Romance" origin story
Here is a bit of trivia that most casual fans miss. Travis didn't just pick the name "Alabama" out of a hat. He’s obsessed with the 1993 Quentin Tarantino-written film True Romance.
The lead character, played by Patricia Arquette, is named Alabama Whitman. Travis loved the character’s vibe and spirit so much that he fought hard for the name when Shanna was pregnant.
"I loved that movie so much... she was so dope in that movie. When it came time we were having a little girl, I fought for ‘Alabama’ so hard." — Travis Barker, Young Hollywood (2017)
A family tree that’s... complicated
To really understand the Barker household, you have to look at the whole squad. Alabama isn't an only child, and her siblings are just as much a part of her public identity.
- Landon Barker: Her older brother. He’s into fashion and music too. They’re full siblings.
- Atiana De La Hoya: This is where people get confused. Atiana is Shanna Moakler’s daughter with boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya. Even though she isn’t Travis’s biological daughter, he raised her as his own. She’s essentially Alabama’s big sister in every way that counts.
- The Kardashian Step-Siblings: Since the 2022 wedding in Portofino, Alabama is now legally related to Mason, Penelope, and Reign Disick.
- Rocky Thirteen Barker: The newest addition. Born in late 2023, Rocky is the biological son of Travis and Kourtney, making him Alabama’s half-brother.
She’s more like Travis than you think
It’s easy to look at Alabama’s glam aesthetic and think she’s strictly a "beauty influencer." But if you watch her for more than a second, you see the Travis influence.
She’s a musician. She’s been releasing singles since she was about 10 years old (remember "Our House" or "Heartbreaker"?). She even played drums for a bit before telling her dad she’d rather focus on singing and piano. Travis, being the supportive dad he is, totally backed her.
They also share a massive love for tattoos. By the time she turned 18, Alabama was already getting inked alongside her dad. They even have matching or "family-themed" tattoos. In early 2024, she got "Isn’t She Lovely" tattooed on her hand—a sweet nod to her parents.
The drama and the distance
Being a "Barker" isn't all red carpets and private jets. The relationship between Alabama and her mom, Shanna, has been... rocky. To put it mildly.
There’s been plenty of public "shade" thrown on social media. Alabama has been very vocal about the fact that she considers Travis and Kourtney to be her primary parental figures. Shanna has fired back, claiming the Kardashians have "alienated" her children from her.
It’s messy. It’s real. It’s the kind of family drama that keeps people searching for her name every time a new TikTok drops.
Growing up in the 2026 spotlight
As we move through 2026, Alabama is carving out a space that is entirely her own. She’s no longer just "the daughter." She’s a brand. She’s a model. She’s a songwriter.
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Is she related to Travis Barker? Absolutely. But at this point, she’s becoming just as famous as the guy behind the drum kit.
Key takeaways for the curious:
- Yes, she's his biological daughter with ex-wife Shanna Moakler.
- She was a reality star as a baby on MTV's Meet the Barkers.
- Her name is a movie reference to the film True Romance.
- Her family is massive and includes both the De La Hoya and Kardashian clans.
If you’re looking to keep up with her, your best bet is TikTok. She’s basically the blueprint for how a Gen Z celeb navigates fame in the mid-2020s: stay loud, stay authentic, and never let the haters get the last word.
Next Steps for Barker Fans:
If you want to dive deeper into the family's history, I recommend checking out the archived episodes of Meet the Barkers. It’s a wild time capsule of 2005 culture and shows a much younger, "pre-Kardashian" Travis navigating fatherhood for the first time. You can also follow Alabama on TikTok to see her latest music teasers—she's been hinting at a more "alternative-pop" sound lately that definitely channels her father’s punk rock roots.