YouTube creator Piper Rockelle has sparked fresh debate after launching an OnlyFans account on New Year’s Day, just months after turning 18.
According to the Mirror, Rockelle claimed she earned $3.4 million in her first 24 hours on the platform. She also shared (in a post later deleted) that she made $1.4 million in one hour. In another update, she posted an earnings breakdown that listed $2 million from subscriptions, $170,000 from tips, and additional income from paid messages. Screenshots circulated online suggested a total closer to $2.9 million, though Rockelle later reiterated the $3.4 million figure.
Rockelle rose to fame as a child, starting YouTube at eight and building a huge audience with reality-style videos focused on teen friendships and drama. Her main channel reportedly has 12 million+ subscribers, alongside 18 million followers on TikTok and 6.6 million on Instagram.
The launch drew intense reactions. Some users celebrated her earning power. Others voiced discomfort, questioning who is subscribing and arguing the situation reflects a troubling “countdown” culture around young internet stars.
The controversy also connects to past scrutiny highlighted in the 2025 Netflix documentary Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing, which covered allegations tied to her management. In 2022, 11 former “Piper Squad” members sued Rockelle’s mother, Tiffany Smith, and associate Hunter Hill. Smith denied the claims, and the case reportedly settled for $2.5 million in October 2024 with no admission of guilt.