Jump directly to the content

TRAVIS Barker has been compared to momager Kris Jenner, after letting his teenage daughter Alabama begin a life of modeling.

On Instagram, the 16-year-old now the "Youngest in charge brand ambassador" for fashion brand PrettyLittleThing.

Kourtney and  Travis Barker arrive for the 64th Annual Grammy Awards
5
Kourtney and Travis Barker arrive for the 64th Annual Grammy AwardsCredit: AFP
Kris Jenner is credited with creating the Kardashian empire
5
Kris Jenner is credited with creating the Kardashian empireCredit: Getty Images - Getty

In an , Alabama talks directly to her fans, through the camera.

"Hey guys, I'm here on set for my very first brand ambassador shoot for PLT. I can't wait for you guys to see it."

The new entrepreneur blew the camera a quick kiss before posing in a variety of bright white and pink outfits, swimsuits, and jackets.

Almost immediately, Travis was being called a "dadager", and was criticized by fans for setting Alabama down the modeling road.

READ MORE SUN STORIES

"Travis Barker is a mini Kris Jenner himself," one person reacted on . "He’s been setting up these kids since they were little."

Another added: "I’d be surprised if we didn’t see more of her on the next season [of The Kardashians]..."

Kourtney Kardashian's fiancé seems anxious to follow in Kris' managerial footsteps. And many followers feel he can do it all by himself.

"Travis is already on it, he doesn’t need Kris," one person stated.

Others warned the drummer not to expect any support from his soon-to-be mother-in-law.

"There’s no way Kris will pass on any opportunities to the Barker kids or hustle for them." one follower predicted..."

Another fan put it bluntly: "Kris doesn't care enough for Kourtney or the Barker family to set them up."

Travis shares Alabama and 18-year-old son Landon with ex-wife Shanna Moakler.

THE NEW DEAL

Alabama unveiled her new deal on Instagram earlier this month: "I'm SO excited to finally announce I am @prettylittlething's newest Brand Ambassador Stay tuned…"

The post featured her crouching down, reading a book in an all-pink room as she wore white, lace-up boots, a pink shirt, and a denim jacket.

Kourtney commented a bunch of hearts, while friends offered their congratulations.

PrettyLittleThing is a fast-fashion retailer, aimed at 16 to 42-year-old women.

But fans almost immediately , and her announcement, arguing "she's just a child" and "shouldn't be working."

"Isn’t she 16? God this world is so f****d lol," one commenter said.

READ MORE SUN STORIES

Read More on The US Sun

"Gosh, every time I see her I just CANT believe she’s a teenager. And maybe I’m just a 30-year-old grandma sitting on a high horse, but seriously I just cannot comprehend the psyche of a child who looks like this, with the celebrity power she has, and still only has been on this earth for a teenage amount of years," said another.

"I'm really getting old huh.... There's no denying it now when the new generation of influencers are her age," said a third.

With her dad's support, Alabama has begun a modeling career
5
With her dad's support, Alabama has begun a modeling careerCredit: Instagram/alabamaluellabarker
The teen has established a partnership with PrettyLittleThing
5
The teen has established a partnership with PrettyLittleThingCredit: Instagram
Many fans think she is too young to enter the competitive career
5
Many fans think she is too young to enter the competitive careerCredit: Instagram

We pay for your stories!

Do you have a story for The US Sun team?

Email us at [email protected] or call 212 416 4552.

Like us on Facebook at  and follow us from our main Twitter account at 

Topics