Piper Rockelle: From Youtube Darling To Onlyfans Maverick

The Leap to OnlyFans

Piper Rockelle, known for her start as a YouTube child star, has boldly stepped into the world of OnlyFans. The internet maven took the plunge into adult content creation shortly after turning 18, a move that courted both fascination and criticism. In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, she shared her unfiltered thoughts on how she navigates the tumultuous waters of online fame.

"I thrive off of the hate," Piper candidly revealed. "I think, without it, I would have become a little bit irrelevant." The young star, who once captured hearts with challenges and vlogs, now embraces the adult responsibilities that come with being a legal adult. And she’s not looking back.

A Year of Unexpected Twists

Reflecting on a rollercoaster 2025, Piper alluded to personal trials and public controversies. April saw the release of Netflix's Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing, a docuseries highlighting her rise and the lawsuit against her mother, Tiffany Smith, by fellow teen creators. The legal drama concluded with a $2 million settlement, though Tiffany denied all allegations.

Despite the setbacks, Rockelle faced the year with resilience. "It was just a crazy year of people and things and my own issues," she said. "But I'm just so grateful for them." Her foray into OnlyFans at year’s end only further solidified her place in the spotlight.

Embracing the Spotlight

Since launching her OnlyFans, Piper claims to have earned nearly $3 million in just one day, proving her skeptics wrong. Her pivot to adult content is not without its critics, yet she remains undeterred. "I couldn’t be more happy with the way that my life is going right this second," she stated confidently.

“I’ve always been a pretty mature person,” she shared. “I love being 18. I suggest it to everyone.”

As she continues to thrive, chatting with subscribers and creating content across platforms, Piper remains unapologetic. She recognizes the influence she holds over younger fans but accepts it as part of today’s digital landscape. "It's just the world that we live in," she shrugged.

The Road Ahead

Looking towards the future, Piper dreams of building a home in South Carolina and even starting a cat rescue. Despite her OnlyFans fame, she holds aspirations to monetize her YouTube channel again, following its demonetization after her mother's legal troubles.

While she’s open to branching into film or TV, Piper is content with the life she’s carving out. "I just want all of the good things that I feel like I might've been robbed of," she said. Her journey on OnlyFans isn't just about adult content; it's about seizing control and opening new doors, defying any limitations others may perceive.

Piper Rockelle, the once-cute face of YouTube, is now a formidable presence in the creator economy, thriving on her terms.