Overview

• Netflix's 'Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing,' released on April 9, 2025, examines allegations of abuse against Piper Rockelle's mother, Tiffany Smith.
• Piper Rockelle, 17, has not watched the full series but has seen clips online, disputing the severity of the claims while acknowledging some truth to them.
• The 2022 lawsuit against Smith by 11 former collaborators alleging emotional, physical, and sexual abuse was settled in 2024 for $1.85 million without admission of liability.
• Rockelle admitted to significant emotional distress following the documentary's release but stated her commitment to continuing her social media career.
• Tiffany Smith has publicly denounced the documentary as a 'false narrative' and expressed hope for eventual vindication.