In September 2023, Elijah Blue Allman, the son of legendary singer Cher, was photographed in a deeply troubling state outside the Chateau Marmont Hotel in Los Angeles.
The 48-year-old, who has been vocal about his past struggles with addiction, was found lying face down on the pavement in what many described as a lifeless condition.
Hotel staff rushed to assist, and witnesses feared the worst.
Just two days later, Allman was reportedly sent to a rehabilitation facility in Pasadena, California, seeking help for his drug-related issues.
A Brief Resurgence, But Old Demons Lurk
By the summer of 2024, Allman appeared to make a brief return to his old stomping grounds at the Chateau Marmont, but this time under unsettling circumstances.
He was spotted drinking and wearing odd, vestment-style robes, sparking concerns from those who have followed his tumultuous journey.
And now, as a divorce battle unfolds, it seems that Allman’s troubles are far from over.
His wife, Marieangela King, 37, has filed for divorce, citing a breakdown in their relationship and fears that Allman has relapsed into substance abuse.
Marieangela King Blames Cher for the Strain on Their Marriage
Sources close to King revealed that she believes Allman has broken his sobriety and claims that his mother, Cher, is largely to blame for the ongoing tension.
King, who has given Allman multiple chances to clean up, is reportedly done with the relationship.
“Angela is not going to be taken for granted ever again,” a source close to King said.
The divorce filing, made on April 7, 2025, included a request for $6,000 in spousal support and the exclusive use of their 2017 Toyota Prius.
A Tumultuous Relationship Between King and Cher
The rift between King and Cher is far from new. Tensions began to rise back in 2013, when King and Allman got engaged.
Cher allegedly refused to congratulate the couple, which led to a bitter feud between the two women. Allman himself had once described their relationship as involving “two strong women,” both unwilling to back down.
But since then, the conflict has only escalated, with King claiming that Cher had hired men to remove Allman from a hotel room in 2022 while they were trying to repair their marriage.
Cher denied these claims, though tensions only grew deeper.
Cher’s Efforts to Help and the Custody Battle
Cher has not remained silent in the face of her son’s ongoing struggles.
In December 2023, she sought a temporary conservatorship over Allman due to concerns about his substance abuse and mental health.
Allman, however, rejected her offer for assistance, stating that he was capable of managing his own affairs.
The back-and-forth between Cher, King, and Allman reached a breaking point when Cher withdrew her conservatorship petition in September 2024, following a private agreement with her son.
Long-Standing Struggles with Addiction and Family Conflict
Allman’s battle with addiction has been well-documented over the years. In 2014, he admitted to starting drugs at a young age and eventually descending into heroin use.
His relationship with his mother has also been marked by periods of estrangement, with Cher acknowledging the difficulties of parenting while dealing with her own career and fame.
At one point, Cher even expressed concern that Allman would squander his trust fund on drugs, which led to a tense court battle over his care.
Despite Cher’s efforts to step in and offer support, the dynamic between the family members has been toxic at times, with King accusing Cher of enabling her son’s destructive behavior.
“People in Elijah’s family are emotional triggers for him,” King once claimed in a court filing.
The painful family drama, which has involved both public and private conflicts, now appears to be coming to a head once more as King decides to take a firm stand in the divorce proceedings.
The Road Ahead for Elijah Blue Allman
It remains to be seen how Allman will handle the latest setback in his personal life, but one thing is clear: his ongoing battle with addiction, coupled with the strained relationship between him, his mother, and his wife, has placed him at a crossroads.
Whether he will find the strength to overcome his demons or continue down a path of self-destruction remains uncertain.