Stephen 'tWitch' Boss' family doubles down on allegations in Allison Holker's new memoir

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: In their first interview since Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss’ tragic death in 2022, his mother Connie Boss Alexander and younger brother Dre Rose have voiced their discontent with how his story has been portrayed in Allison Holker’s memoir 'This Far.'

The book, released in January 2024, details aspects of Boss’ life, including alleged struggles with drug use, financial difficulties, and childhood trauma.

Stephen tWitch Boss' family expresses shock over memoir revelations

Speaking to CBS Mornings in an interview with Gayle King, Dre Rose expressed his disappointment in how the information was shared publicly without prior discussion with the family.

“I think people deserve the ability to share their story,” Dre said in a preview clip from the interview set to air on February 10 and 11.

“But in how it was presented and how it was on the cover of a magazine and there's a public campaign about it, we shouldn't have to find out in the media. We're a family,” he added.

The memoir also reveals information from private journals he left behind, which Holker said provided insight into his inner struggles.

Dispute over Stephen 'tWitch' Boss’ private journals

Allison Holker, who was married to Stephen for nine years and shares three children with him, Weslie, 16, Maddox, eight, and Zaia, five, explained in previous interviews that she carefully considered how she presented his personal writings.

She described using them as a way to shed light on his internal battles and to help others facing similar struggles.

However, Connie and Dre revealed that they were not aware of the journals until Holker publicly discussed them.

When asked if she wanted to read them herself, Connie responded, “I think so. Just to feel closer to him because these are his thoughts. Maybe get a clearer understanding."

"He's my son, I know who he was, and what he was thinking from time to time,' Boss' mother said.

Dre also stated that he would like to see the journals in their entirety.

“I think those journals will tell you a lot. I think there are things in those journals that are good," he said.

"And I also believe there are journals about his personal life, his marital life, that’s in there,” he said, adding, “I still believe there’s been a cherry-picking of things from the journal that’s been revealed or shared. And if we’re just going to be completely honest, talk about it all.”

Stephen 'tWitch' Boss' family pushes back against allegations

Prior to the upcoming interview, Connie Boss Alexander took to social media to push back against Allison Holker’s claims.

“As his mother, I will not let these accusations go unanswered,” she wrote in an Instagram post on January 8.

“We will not stand by while his name and legacy are tarnished,” she added.

Amid the backlash, Holker has stood by her book, stating that her intent was never to harm Boss’ legacy but rather to share her experience and hopefully provide support to others who may be navigating grief and loss.

“I want to be clear that my only intention in writing the book is to share my own story as well as part of my life with Stephen to help other people. Just like you,”  Holker wrote in a statement in January, according to E!