Piper Rockelle Claps Back Amid Onlyfans Launch Backlash

Piper Rockelle Faces the Critics

Piper Rockelle, the 18-year-old YouTube star, is hitting back at critics after raking in a staggering $3.4 million on her first day on OnlyFans. The young influencer took to TikTok to address the mounting backlash, pointing out the hypocrisy of those who condemn her while seemingly contributing to her fame.

"You guys cannot convince me that I'm the gross one," Rockelle asserted, highlighting that searches for her content tell a different story. "Y’all are so quick to hate it, yet so fast to search that s*** up," she emphasized.

“Who's the real gross one? You. Actually, I don't mind. If you're going on there, if you're buying s***, do whatever you want, take everything," she added.

A Calculated Career Shift

Rockelle's leap from her well-established YouTube career to OnlyFans wasn't a snap decision. After turning 18 in August 2025, she teased her OnlyFans debut, hinting at it across her social media. For her, this career pivot wasn't just about the money – it was about steering her own story.

"If people are going to write my narrative and say that I've been exploited my whole entire life, go ahead, I'm exploiting myself," she said, according to USA Today. Rockelle's journey has been anything but smooth, with legal battles and a telling Netflix documentary spotlighting the harsh realities of "kidfluencing."

Navigating Public Scrutiny

Starting on YouTube at just eight, Rockelle’s rise to fame included starring alongside "The Squad," a group known for viral antics. But her career took a hit in 2022 with a lawsuit alleging abuse and unfair pay by her mother, leading to a hefty settlement and YouTube demonetization.

Critics worry about Rockelle’s move to adult content and its influence on her young audience. Experts like Dr. Yann Poncin caution against the glamorized portrayal of influencer life, stressing the unseen challenges behind the scenes.

“This just really presents as an exciting lifestyle. These girls seem to have it together. They have things, they have money, they have the shining objects,” Poncin noted.

Despite knowing her decisions may set a controversial example, Rockelle remains unfazed and committed to her path. She plans to use her newfound wealth for personal projects like building a house and starting a cat rescue, demonstrating that she is very much in control of her own narrative.