Piper Rockelle, the vibrant digital content creator, first captured the world's attention with her YouTube channel, which she started as a child alongside her mother, Tiffany Smith. Her channel offered a mix of tutorials, DIYs, and challenge videos that featured her friends, collectively known as The Squad. This group included familiar faces like Sophie Fergi, Gavin Magnus, and Sawyer Sharbino, who helped Piper's subscriber count soar to over 12 million.
In a turbulent twist, 2022 saw members of The Squad embroiled in a lawsuit against Rockelle's mom, Tiffany. Allegations of a toxic work environment were thrown into the spotlight, with claims of "inappropriate, offensive, and abusive treatment" surfacing. While Tiffany denied these accusations, the legal drama settled outside of court in 2024, with a nearly $2 million payout.
“I have always strived to comply with the laws and never considered myself an ‘employer’ when kids get together voluntarily to collaborate on making videos,” Smith shared, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Piper's rise and the lawsuit became the focal point of the 2025 Netflix documentary, 'Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing.' The film revealed the tensions and experiences of former squad members, prompting Tiffany to release a statement emphasizing their innocence and lamenting the influence of money on the situation.
Approaching her 18th birthday, Piper linked up with the Bop House, another content creator collective. Despite fans speculating her membership, the collab was all in good fun, as clarified by the Bop House on social media.
January 2026 marked a new chapter for Piper as she joined OnlyFans, a platform known for its adult-rated content. Her debut was nothing short of sensational, with Piper reportedly earning $2.9 million in her first day. During an interview with ABC's Impact x Nightline, she shared her excitement over her initial shoot, which was in collaboration with Sophie Rain and Ayesha Sofey, highlighting the enjoyable experience.
With a rollercoaster past behind her, Piper Rockelle stands at the forefront of a new phase in her career. Her transition from child YouTuber to OnlyFans star is marked by resilience and reinvention, as she continues to captivate audiences with her evolving content.