Nationwide — Stephen “tWitch” Boss’ mother, Connie Boss Alexander, is publicly criticizing Allison Holker, the late dancer’s widow, for claims made in her new memoir alleging that he struggled with drug addiction. tWitch, a celebrated DJ and dancer who passed away at 40 in December 2022, has been at the center of controversy as his wife’s assertions have drawn sharp rebukes from his family and friends.In an impassioned Instagram post, his mom ademately denies and condemns Holker’s portrayal of her son, calling the allegations “misleading and hurtful.” She accused Holker, 36, of “crossing every line of decency” and vowed to protect her son’s legacy. “Our family is absolutely appalled by the untruths being spread about Stephen,” she wrote. “He doesn’t deserve this, and neither do his kids. We will not stand by while his name and memory are tarnished.”
The backlash follows Holker’s interview with People magazine, where she described finding drugs, including mushrooms and pills, hidden in shoeboxes after Boss’ death. Holker stated that the discovery was shocking and revealed parts of her husband’s life she hadn’t known. The revelations, featured in her upcoming memoir This Far: My Story of Love, Loss, and Embracing the Light, have been met with outrage from Boss’ family, who dispute the claims. His brother, Dré Rose, insisted that Boss was not an addict, while a cousin accused Holker of attempting to “tarnish his legacy” and isolating his family from his children.
Real Housewives of Potomac star Candiace Dillard also criticized Holker, accusing her of exploiting her late husband’s struggles for profit. “This white woman is doing everything BUT protecting her Black children and her Black husband’s legacy,” Dillard wrote. Other critics, including fitness trainer Kelly Gibson, expressed disappointment in Holker’s decision to air these personal details, stating, “This paycheck was not worth disgracing his name.”
According to US Weekly, Connie Boss Alexander has emphasized her resolve to defend her son’s honor, adding that she had remained silent for two years to protect her family’s healing process. However, the recent claims prompted her to speak out. “When I read these dreadful accusations about my baby, I realized I could not stay silent any longer,” she said, reaffirming her commitment to preserving her son’s memory.
Holker, who married Boss in 2013 and shared three children with him, has not directly responded to the backlash but hinted that her intention was to encourage others to seek help and support. Despite her statement, the growing criticism underscores the deep divisions within Boss’ family over the handling of his legacy and public narrative.