OnlyFans Creators collectively earn more than total salary of all NBA players combined, ESPN analyst shares major revelation

ESPN star Stephen A. Smith was left stunned when he learned the staggering amount that OnlyFans model Sophie Rain earned from her content in 2023.

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Smith noted that in 2023, OnlyFans content creators collectively earned $6.6 billion.

This number is actually higher than the total salary of all NBA players combined, which stood at $4.9 billion.

ESPN star Stephen A. Smith was left stunned when he learned the staggering amount that OnlyFans model Sophie Rain earned from her content in 2023. The 20yearold model revealed her yearly earnings from the platform, totaling an impressive $43.5 million. She also shared the eyepopping fact that one fan, identified as Charley, spent over $4.7 million on her content. Rain even posted a screenrecorded video showing Charley tipping her $200 at a time.

Stephen A. Smith Surprised by OnlyFans Earnings

On his show, "The Stephen A. Smith Show", the sports commentator couldn’t believe how much Rain had earned, pointing out that her earnings surpassed those of some top NBA stars. 

Smith commented, "Sophie Rain made more money on OnlyFans than many of the NBA’s biggest stars." He went on to highlight the contrast by naming several highprofile players: “Ladies and gentlemen, look at this list right here – Anthony Davis, Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Anthony Edwards, look at the money that they’re making."

 

 

OnlyFans Earnings vs. NBA Salaries

The platform's growth is undeniable, and Smith noted that in 2023, OnlyFans content creators collectively earned $6.6 billion. This number is actually higher than the total salary of all NBA players combined, which stood at $4.9 billion. Smith referenced these figures from Basketball Forever, pointing to the stark contrast between the two industries.

A Surprising Backstory to Sophie Rain’s Earnings

In addition to discussing her impressive financial success, Smith highlighted a unique aspect of Sophie Rain's story. Despite her significant earnings, Rain has publicly identified as a devout Christian and has claimed to be a virgin. Smith humorously remarked, “Miss Rain says she is a devout Christian and a virgin. So Sophie made $43 million and almost $5 million from Charley. I guess he might be the horniest man in America, huh?”

Sophie Rain’s Candid Advice to Aspiring Content Creators

While Rain’s success may seem like an aspiration to some, she has been quick to caution others considering a similar path. On X (formerly Twitter), she advised aspiring creators not to get caught up in the glamorous side of being an OnlyFans model. She wrote, "I do not want girls to think oh if Sophie Rain is making this, I should do it too. This career is not sunshine and rainbows 24/7, and if you don’t make it big, it will NOT be worth it. Anyone who is doing it, I wish you all success, but please don’t quit your jobs for this."

 

 

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