Piper Rockelle, a former child YouTube star, has revealed she earned $3.4 million within 24 hours of launching her OnlyFans account shortly after turning 18.
The 18-year-old, who started appearing in YouTube videos at age eight, has built a large online following:
- YouTube: 12 million subscribers
- TikTok: 18 million followers
- Instagram: 6.6 million followers
Piper launched her OnlyFans on New Year’s Day and claimed she broke records by earning $1 million in less than an hour. She shared a screenshot of her earnings on social media, though some users accused her of photoshopping the image.
Public reactions:
- Many questioned the authenticity of the numbers.
- Some users expressed concern over the speed at which fans supported her OnlyFans, describing it as “disturbing” or “predatory.”
Background controversies:
Piper and her mother, Tiffany Smith, have faced criticism over their online content in the past.
- In 2017, Tiffany launched “The Squad,” a group of aspiring child stars appearing in Piper’s YouTube videos.
- Former members of the group filed a lawsuit claiming emotional, physical, and sexual abuse on set.
- The lawsuit was settled for $1.85 million in October 2024, though Tiffany denies all allegations.
Netflix also highlighted the allegations in the documentary Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing, which included claims about Tiffany’s treatment of child performers.
Piper has since expressed gratitude to her fans, writing, “You guys are the best, thank you for changing my life,” in a social media post that has since been removed.
Support resources:
If you are affected by child exploitation or abuse, you can contact:
- NSPCC: 0808 800 5000 (10am-8pm, Monday to Friday)
- Childline: 0800 1111 (24/7, free support for children)
