Lily Allen's Earnings From OnlyFans Surpass Her Music Revenue
British pop singer Lily Allen has revealed that her OnlyFans account, dedicated exclusively to foot photography, earns her more money than her entire music career. Allen, who shot to fame with tracks like "Smile" and "F*** You," disclosed this financial twist highlighting the difficulties musicians face in earning from their art today.
OnlyFans as a Lucrative Platform for Lily Allen
The inception of Allen's journey on OnlyFans began humorously, suggested by her nail technician who praised Allen's highly-rated feet on WikiFeet, a website that ranks the appeal of celebrities' feet. Initially reluctant, Allen now runs a successful OnlyFans page with around 1,000 subscribers, each paying $10 per month. This subscription model brings her about $10,000 monthly, starkly contrasting her earnings from music streaming.
Comparative Earnings from Spotify
Despite boasting nearly eight million monthly listeners on Spotify, the income generated from this platform pales in comparison to her OnlyFans revenue. According to data shared by Pop Crave on X (formerly Twitter), Allen's daily earnings from Spotify amount to approximately $4,077. Annually, this equates to around $1.4 million. However, this sum is then divided among various stakeholders including the sound recording copyright owner, the publisher for mechanical royalties, and performance rights organizations for performance royalties. After these deductions, the amount that actually reaches Allen is significantly reduced, a plight she attributes to the structure of neoliberal capitalism.
Content and Boundaries on OnlyFans
On OnlyFans, Allen maintains a strict boundary to only share images related to her feet, despite receiving numerous requests for different types of content. She expresses satisfaction with her decision to stick to purely foot-related content, creating a niche that respects her personal limits while engaging her audience.
The Bigger Picture for Artists
This scenario underscores an evolving trend where artists are increasingly looking towards alternative online platforms to supplement their income. The discussion about fair compensation in the music industry continues, as the digital age offers new avenues and challenges for artists striving to monetize their popularity and art.
