Is Tiffany Smith Really Behind Bars? Shocking Revelations from Piper Rockelle’s Doc!

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Tiffany Smith, mother of Piper Rockelle, is currently under scrutiny due to numerous accusations detailed in the documentary “Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing,” leading some to wonder if she has been charged with any crimes.

Similar to Hulu’s “Devil in the Family,” the series “Bad Influence” shines a light on the issue of child influencing, delving into the moral quandaries and potential hazards that emerge when young individuals are brought into the public eye.

Instead, the new Netflix documentary series narrates the story not from Ruby Franke’s perspective, but focusing on Tiffany Smith, who is known as Piper Rockelle’s mother on social media.

Previous associates of The Squad, as well as confidants, have voiced concerns about their past encounters, raising troubling accusations such as exploitation, emotional manipulation, and instances of sexual misconduct against Smith. Please be advised that the following material might contain upsetting content.

Is Tiffany Smith in jail?

Although Tiffany Smith is facing accusations, it’s important to note that she has not been convicted of any crimes yet. As of now, she continues to manage content for her daughter, Piper Rockelle.

11 ex-members of Smith’s squad filed a lawsuit against her for $22 million in 2022, alleging emotional, physical, and sexual mistreatment that they suffered while working with her on her YouTube channel, as detailed in Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing.

Back in 2024, Hunter Hill, a collaborator in content creation who was involved with Smith and contributed to the production of Piper’s videos, was included as one of the defendants in the lawsuit. The outcome of this legal battle led to a $1.85 million settlement being agreed upon in October of that year.

Initially, a representative from the lawyers representing the plaintiffs informed NBC News that Smith refused to admit guilt as a condition of the agreement.

In a recently released documentary, Sophie Fergi, a former member of the group, states that the legal action wasn’t primarily driven by financial gains. Instead, she clarifies, it was aimed at preventing such actions from being repeated against other children, as she put it, “It was to ensure she couldn’t hurt another child like she did to me.

The text at the conclusion of Bad Influence states that Tiffany Smith, Hunter Hill, and Piper Rockelle chose not to participate in this series’ interviews or offer any comments through their legal representative.

Tiffany Smith, along with Hunter Hill, has openly refuted the claims made by the ex-members of The Squad and their families, as well as the accusations presented in the 2022 lawsuit.

“No criminal charges have been filed against either party.” 

If the accusations prove to be true, Smith and Hill might be subjected to criminal proceedings should a formal inquiry by law enforcement ensue. However, at this point, there has been no public statement regarding the matter from the authorities.

Where is Piper Rockelle now?

At the present time, Piper Rockelle is 17 years of age, still actively producing content for online platforms. As of now, she boasts a whopping 14.8 million followers on TikTok, 6.2 million on Instagram, and an impressive 12.1 million subscribers on YouTube.

Instead of critiquing Piper, her loved ones express worries about her health while in Smith’s care, suggesting that she may also be a victim of her mother’s reported mistreatment.

Piper hasn’t openly shared this opinion, and it seems she’s made a few subtle criticisms of the Netflix documentary series on her social media accounts.

In a TikTok clip, the text displays, “Would we still be pals if I watched ‘The Documentary’?” Simultaneously, Piper lip-syncs to Lady Gaga’s ‘Bad Romance’, expressing, “I don’t feel like being friends.

In a different video, she pretends to scroll through her comment area, accompanied by the remark, “Noticing how effortlessly you changed your stance towards me.

Although she was still a minor, ex-Squad members and relatives allege that Piper transitioned to explicit content on her social media accounts, an unexpected change they attribute to Smith’s alleged manipulation.

Following the 2022 lawsuit involving Smith that brought forth serious allegations, YouTube decided to remove my ability to earn from ads on my channel – a move that significantly affected my monthly income, which was roughly estimated to be between $300,000 and $500,000. As a devoted fan, it’s hard not to feel the impact of this decision.

Leading brands have been withdrawing their association, as Sarah Adams, an advocate for children’s safety online through her Mom.Uncharted network, expressed concern about Smith having to expand Piper’s brand and explore alternative revenue sources, which some perceive as exploiting the child financially.

Among these options, one is Snapchat, yet another platform, which has been under close examination due to some concerning issues, is also worth mentioning.

Sarah mentions that she’s found out Piper is on a different platform named BrandArmy as well. Interestingly, BrandArmy is frequently likened to OnlyFans, but it does not feature explicit content.

According to Taylor Lorenz, the author of Extremely Online, it’s possible for users as young as 13 to produce content on BrandArmy. However, for individuals to access and subscribe to this content, they must be at least 18 years old.

This implies that BrandArmy serves as a platform where adults can subscribe for access to content featuring minors, leaving Sarah perplexed and questioning its legitimacy. She wonders, “How could a website justify such practices?” and “Is it even legal?

Glances at Piper’s BrandArmy account reveal that she posted mature, sexually explicit content even though she was still a minor.

Claire RockSmith, Piper’s step-cousin, expresses concern, saying, “I feel deeply for Piper watching her in such a situation. It’s unclear whether she had a choice about being involved.

“The Piper that I knew, that is absolutely not what she wants to do.”

Claire’s sibling, Reese, mentions with a hint of worry, “I’m somewhat apprehensive… given the current content, it reminds me of Piper in swimwear. I can’t help but wonder what’s happening.

Currently Streaming: “Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing” on Netflix. For further true crime updates, explore Rex Heuermann’s current whereabouts, mark your calendars for the next episode of “Good American Family,” and delve into the most astonishing facts from the Karen Read documentary series.

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2025-04-09 14:19