Piper Rockelle says her OnlyFans launch earned her more money in an hour than she ever made during her years on YouTube.
In a video interview with Hollywood Fix outside of Equinox in Beverly Hills, the 18-year-old influencer said she was surprised by how fast her OnlyFans earnings took off.
"I wasn’t expecting it to do very well," Rockelle said. "But I had a little extra money to spend, so I decided to give Equinox a try."
When asked about accusations from fellow creators that her screenshots were faked, Rockelle responded with sarcasm.
"Thank you so much," she said. "You’re the only one who noticed. It’s all planned."
She added, "We’re all doing things other people wouldn’t do. That’s the point. You have to take risks."
Rockelle confirmed she made over $1 million in her first hour on the adult subscription platform.
"All the numbers are real," she said. "But I don’t want to keep showing off money. I learned from another creator you shouldn’t flash that stuff, it influences people in ways they might regret."
She said YouTube, despite years of success and a massive audience, was never financially sustainable.
"I don’t think I ever got paid like that from YouTube. I filled my house with sand once for a video and it cost $20,000. I couldn’t keep doing things like that without money coming in."
Rockelle said she hoped her YouTube monetization would return when she turned 18 and launched her own business, but her appeal was denied.
"That’s my whole life. I still cry for that channel."
Rockelle said she’s now focused on staying independent.
"I’m trying to stay as solo as possible. You’re born alone, you die alone. Just keep doing what you’re doing."
Asked about potential collaborations with Lil Tay or her former squad, Rockelle left the door slightly open. "Maybe a Lil Tay collab. But the whole squad getting back together? Probably not."