Leland Brown Jr. and Breanna have sparked controversy by choosing a tent lifestyle and rejecting traditional work.

They share their experiences and views with their large following on TikTok, where they’ve garnered both support and criticism. They prefer to use the term “houselessness” over “homelessness,” emphasizing the survival skills they’ve developed and portraying their lifestyle as a choice rather than a hardship.

Their decision has prompted debate, with some applauding their autonomy and others questioning the sincerity of their choices. Despite launching a GoFundMe campaign to support their minimalist lifestyle, they’ve only raised a small fraction of their goal. Conflicting reports about their past and present circumstances have led to uncertainty about their situation, with older videos showing Leland working and living in a house, while recent statements suggest they’re reluctant to seek traditional employment.

Critics argue that their lifestyle may be more about avoiding responsibility than embracing homelessness by choice, raising doubts about their sincerity. The couple maintains that they’re not in a rush to find work, asserting that they’re “too smart for that.” The controversy surrounding Leland and Breanna’s lifestyle underscores the complexity of attitudes toward homelessness and alternative living arrangements.