Their past returned to public view after a sex tape involving Brooke's father surfaced; transcripts released in 2015 contained racist remarks referencing Barker. The remarks were later acknowledged by Hulk Hogan, who lost professional ties and issued an apology. The controversy was revisited in a 2026 Netflix docuseries.
Now based in Miami, Barker finished his degree at the University of Miami after two years at USC and leads SoBe Films while serving as president of SoBe Entertainment. He became a father to son Theo James on Dec. 9, 2021, and in 2025 reconnected professionally with Brooke when she re‑signed to SoBe, with both families crossing paths.