Honey Boo Boo & Dralin Craswell Are “Stronger Than Ever”

Honey Boo Boo, real name Alana Thompson, is happier than a kid in a candy store.

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The 16-year-old and her much older boyfriend, Dralin Craswell, recently took a trip to Colorado.

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The teenager posted a new photo to Instagram of her with her 21-year-old lover.

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She captioned the photo, “stronger than ever 💗.”

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Honey Boo Boo and Dralin were visiting Red Rocks in Denver, Colorado.

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In the past, the reality TV star has been criticized for dating someone much older than her.

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Dralin also has a sketchy past which includes getting arrested for statutory rape in 2019.

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Fans were quick to shower her with support.

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“So happy for you! You guys are so cute together and look so happy! He seems like a great guy,” one fan commented.

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