Ariana Biermann has a message for her haters: “I’m not going anywhere.”
More than a week after announcing her split from Hudson McLeroy, the Next Gen NYC cast member offered another update on her money and living situations. Ariana acknowledged there was a misconception about her financial status, as some people assumed she couldn’t afford to live in New York City without Hudson’s support. Well, Ariana made it quite clear she was still in the Big Apple and fully self-sufficient.
Ariana Biermann offers clarification on her living situation
“I do want to say a little something to all the people who said, ‘She’s going to have to move back to Atlanta. Oh, my god, she’s broke as f–k’: Welcome to my apartment, bitch,” Ariana said in an October 23 Instagram Reel filmed from her new home. “I am paying my own rent. Congratu-f—king-lations to me.”
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Ariana reassured fans she was “living well within [her] means” and made smart decisions when it came to securing a new apartment.
“I do live with my best friend,” she revealed. “We moved in together because, frankly, I don’t want to pay the full rent, and he’s my best friend in the world, so it works out perfectly.”
Ariana Biermann promises to give a “full apartment tour”
The Real Housewives of Atlanta daughter admitted she had some financial issues in the past, which is exactly why she was spending conservatively.
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“Girl, I do not want to spend my money. I do not want to spend my money like that,” she continued. “Is this coffee table $150 from TikTok shop? Sure. I give credit where credit is due. Did I load it myself with my friends? I sure did. In all seriousness, this is my apartment, and I will show you guys the full apartment tour when it is more put together.”
Ariana then turned the camera toward her balcony, which offered “gorgeous” views of the NYC skyline.
“Just wanted to show you guys that I do still live in New York City,” she said. “You’re not gonna get rid of me that quick. I’m trying to get my life together.”
Ariana Biermann says she’s “shattered” after Hudson McLeroy breakup
Although she seemed optimistic about her new chapter, Ariana confessed she was still reeling from her breakup.
“I’m f—king heartbroken. Shattered. I am shattered,” she said. “I don’t know what the future holds, and I really have faith in god that god will just continue to guide me to where I need to be. What is meant to be will always be. I’m just figuring out my life and just focusing on me.”
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