Piper Rockelle discusses OnlyFans earnings and child influencer past
The Story
Former child influencer Piper Rockelle, who turned 18 last year, launched an OnlyFans account on January 1 and says she earned $2.9m within her first 24 hours. She disclosed the figure in a recent TikTok video and later told a reporter that the money feels “unreal.” Her business manager said the figure is accurate and predicted her first-year income on the platform could exceed $40m, though the article notes those numbers are impossible to verify.
Key Facts
- Piper Rockelle began posting on OnlyFans on January 1 after turning 18.
- She said she earned $2.9m (£2.2m) in her first 24 hours on the site.
- Her business manager confirmed the figure and predicted income will exceed $40m in her first year, but the article states the figures are unverifiable.
- Rockelle said she is in the top 0.012% of OnlyFans earners.
- In 2022, 11 members of “the Squad” sued her mother, Tiffany Smith, and Smith’s then boyfriend, Hunter Hill, alleging abuse and exploitation. Smith and Hill denied the allegations.
- The legal proceedings ended in October 2024 with an out-of-court settlement of $1.85m.
- YouTube demonetised her channel in 2022, costing her hundreds of thousands of dollars in monthly income.
- Rockelle took up OnlyFans after turning 18, citing low moments around 2023 including the lawsuit, losing her grandpa, and having no friends.
- She said no adult family members pushed her into the work.
Conflicting Reports
No conflicting reports identified in the source article.
Still Unclear
The article does not provide an independently verified figure for Rockelle’s actual OnlyFans earnings.
Misconceptions
No widespread misconceptions addressed in the source article.
Key Figures
- Piper Rockelle, former child influencer
- Destiny, Rockelle’s aunt
- Piper Rockelle’s business manager (not named)
- Tiffany Smith, Rockelle’s mother (lawsuit defendant)
- Hunter Hill, Smith’s then boyfriend (lawsuit defendant)
- Keily Blair, OnlyFans chief executive
- Leonid Radvinsky, late OnlyFans owner
- Bonnie Blue and Lily Phillips, OnlyFans performers mentioned
- Lily Allen, musician mentioned
Sources: The Guardian
