Explore the Morality of Child Influencers in the Upcoming Episode of "IMPACT x Nightline"

Explore the controversial career shift for one of YouTube’s biggest child stars, Piper Rockelle, in this week's episode of IMPACT x Nightline.

What’s Happening:

• This week on IMPACT x Nightline, co-anchor Juju Chang interviews former child YouTube star Piper Rockelle.
• Rockelle recently launched an OnlyFans account shortly after turning 18, reportedly earning over $1 million in her first hour and nearly $3 million in her first day.
• She discusses her rapid rise as a child influencer and her transition to adult content creation.
• The episode revisits a 2022 lawsuit filed by former members of her online “Squad” against her mother and longtime manager, Tiffany Smith.
• The special provides exclusive access to Rockelle’s daily life and behind-the-scenes footage from her OnlyFans content.
• Interviews include Rockelle’s family members, journalists, and cultural commentators.
• The episode explores current moral issues surrounding child influencers, parental control, and limited labor protections for minors in digital media.
• IMPACT x Nightline: Piper Rockelle: Barely Legal begins streaming Feb. 12 on Disney+ and Hulu.
• Additional interviews feature her grandmother Donna “Mimi” Healy Smith, her aunt Destinee Smith, Sunny Hostin, Kelley Carter, Fortesa Latifi, and Kat Tenbarge.

ICYMI:

• Last week on IMPACT x Nightline, the ABC News Studios program took a deep dive into the murders of Spencer and Monique Tepe. 
• Piecing together the final hours inside the Tepe home, IMPACT x Nightline – The Perfect Couple is streaming now on Disney+ and Hulu.

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