Lynne Spears Spotted Buying Things Amid Accusations of Selling Britney’s Belongings
Lynne Spears, mother of pop sensation Britney Spears, was recently spotted purchasing Equal sugar at a small grocery store in Kentwood, Louisiana. This seemingly innocuous act took a dramatic turn as Lynne had recently been accused of profiting from the sale of Britney's personal belongings.
Lynne was spotted in a Kentwood, Louisiana grocery store wearing a stylish outfit, a gray sweatshirt, a shiny silver necklace, silver hoop earrings, and rings. She wore it with a long black A-line skirt, black stockings, and wedge high heels, per Daily Mail.
Lynne has recently come under fire after allegations surfaced that she profited from the sale of her daughter's personal belongings. Lynne has been accused of selling Britney's clothing and accessories online and at a local consignment shop for the past five years, according to DailyMail. The items allegedly include iconic pieces like a hat worn at the 2000 Billboard Awards, Butterfly boots from the 2003 Kid's Choice Awards, and a top worn on TRL in 2002.
Insiders revealed that Lynne allegedly began selling Britney's belongings at Connie's Jewelry and Gifts, a store owned by the parents of Britney's childhood friend Cortney Brabham. According to a source, Lynne has 'easily made thousands of dollars in profit,' while Britney is unaware of the sales.
The downfall is real!!!
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LYNNE SPEARS SHOPS AT DOLLAR GENERAL ...After Claims She Sells Britney's Belongingshttps://t.co/laTAdi3HWn pic.twitter.com/DNwAJiP71N
This revelation adds another layer to Lynne and Britney's ongoing saga. The pop star previously claimed in her memoir, The Woman In Me, that her family 'threw away' much of her old clothing after she left a mental facility in 2019.
Lynne responded to these allegations on Instagram, posting photos of Britney's dolls and journals and denying that she intended to sell them. She wanted to keep in touch with her daughter and offered to send the items upon request.
Lynne wrote alongside pictures of the dolls and a journal, "I'm not sure who told you I got rid of your dolls and journals but I would never do that! That would be not kind because I know how much they mean to you. They are special to me too because of the years we spent collecting them. Of course, I still have your things, and I am happy to send them to you if you'd like me to. Please let me know and know how much I love you!"
Britney Spears' Mom Shops at Dollar General After Claims She Sold Britney's Items Lynne Spears appears to be doing her shopping on a budget … buying from Dollar General after claims she’s been selling Britney’s belongings to stay afloat financially. Lynne was spotted wheelin… pic.twitter.com/EK6QJF0m7s
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Lynne appears to be navigating personal challenges, including financial difficulties while dealing with accusations of selling her daughter's belongings. According to recent reports, Lynne has returned to work as a substitute teacher in Kentwood, possibly to relieve financial stress.
According to court documents, Lynne filed a petition in November 2021 requesting $660,000 from Britney's estate to cover her conservatorship lawyers' fees. Britney's lawyer, however, contested this request, pointing out that Britney had already spent approximately $1.7 million on her mother over the years, covering a variety of expenses such as utilities, insurance, and property taxes. Lynne had withdrawn her claim, according to legal documents obtained by The Blast in October of that year.