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In today's digital age where content is king, popular celebrities are turning to OnlyFans, a subscription-based platform where they can share exclusive content, including adult material, and earn money from it.
'Celebrities on OnlyFans' has really become a thing with many well-know personalities with the likes of Cardi B joining the action.
Unlike many other platforms, OnlyFans allows celebs to own their content and earn substantial income. This app, which gained traction during the pandemic, hosts a variety of content from cooking tutorials to explicit adult content, and has become a noteworthy space for adult creators looking to earn a desirable living.
The platform's fame soared when actress Bella Thorne joined in August 2020, quickly earning $2 million in less than two weeks. It was the buzz of the town back in 2020. However, her arrival caused a stir among long-time creators, who felt that celebrities were taking away opportunities from them.
Here are some notable celebrities who have joined OnlyFans since it started in 2016.
1. Iggy Azalea
In January 2023, the rapper known for her hits such as "Fancy" made headlines by joining OnlyFans to share exclusive content from her upcoming fourth album, "Hotter Than Hell." Reports surfaced that she earned a staggering amount in her first month, so much so that she couldn't even quantify it.
During an interview on the "High Low With EmRata" podcast in February, she candidly expressed her comfort with nudity, stating she's unreserved about showing her breasts and being nude in her content.
“I’ve made record labels so much money off my body. I’ve made a lot of people so much money off my body, and I got the smallest cut off my own f— body, and my own work, and my own ideas,” Iggy said. “I don’t think that I have to say sorry that I want to commodify my own s—. It’s been commodified, and I wasn’t even the main f— benefactor of it.”
2. Cardi B
The Grammy-winning rapper made waves in 2020 when she joined OnlyFans to promote her controversial hit collaboration "WAP" with Megan Thee Stallion. Known for pushing boundaries in her music, she used the platform to offer exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and interactive content related to the song's creation and its impact on pop culture.
“On my OnlyFans, I will be putting the [behind the scenes] of the music video — not only the day of that music video — but the whole process of it,” Cardi B stated at the time. “I want to know what my fans would like to see there — what type of content would they like you guys to see there. We will be talking about personal stuff ... straight-up real-life content.”
Despite clarifying that she would not share any nudity on the platform, the recording artist has continued to rank among its top earners. This reinforces the fact that you don't always have to do nude content to earn big.
3. Blac Chyna
In March 2023, the model and star of "Rob & Chyna" revealed she was bidding farewell to her profitable OnlyFans account to embrace her renewed faith. Originally noticed by rapper Drake while working in a Miami strip club, she launched her OnlyFans in April 2020, offering monthly subscriptions ranging from $10 to $50 for exclusive NSFW photos and videos.
Over a span of two years, she reportedly earned a staggering $2 million from her OnlyFans venture, though exact figures have been subject to varying estimates.
4. DJ Khaled and Fat Joe
In 2021, mainstream musicians DJ Khaled and Fat Joe made waves by launching a joint free subscription page on OnlyFans. Known for their frequent collaborations and close friendship, they aimed to offer fans exclusive content and behind-the-scenes glimpses into their lives and projects.
DJ Khaled and Fat Joe's decision to join OnlyFans underscores their desire to connect more intimately with their fanbase and provide unique content that showcases their personal and professional dynamics.
This move also highlights the platform's evolving appeal beyond its original adult content niche, as celebrities across various industries explore new ways to engage with audiences directly.
“Welcome to the LIGHT — the page for fans to get exclusive motivational and inspirational content, where we will be guiding fans to ‘the light’ while sharing uplifting insights and behind-the-scenes of our personal lives,” their joint account states.
5. Tyga
Tyga and OnlyFans? Yeah, this is a big one and you might have already heard about this. Tyga stands out as a male rap star who embraced OnlyFans unabashedly. He offered fans both paid and free subscription options, rapidly establishing himself as one of the platform's top celebrity creators.
With a combined following of more than 58,000 followers on OnlyFans, Tyga's success has extended beyond the platform. He leveraged his popularity to launch his own lifestyle brand, Too Raww, strategically capitalizing on the sex appeal that defines his OnlyFans persona. This entrepreneurial move underscores his savvy business mind and ability to diversify his brand beyond music.
He later deleted his OnlyFans account to launch his competitor site called Myystar but that one has been a mixed bag as OnlyFans is the pioneer and still a top dog in the industry.
“I know how many people make a lot of money on OnlyFans, and that’s where most of their revenue is at,” Tyga told Forbes.
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