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OnlyFans for Australian artists: Lil Tay’s $1 million scandalous splash

Lil Tay’s OnlyFans windfall prompts Australian artists to weigh both promise and pitfalls.

5 Aug 2025 11:12

David Burton

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Lil Tay’s controversial outing on OnlyFans has brought the platform into the cultural conversation once again. Image: charlesdeluvio on Unsplash.

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When Chinese‑Canadian influencer Lil Tay marked her eighteenth birthday last week by launching an OnlyFans account, the internet noticed. Within three hours, she announced on Instagram that she had already earned more than US$1 million and claimed she had been ‘broke’ and needed money.

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David Burton

David Burton is a writer from Meanjin, Brisbane. David also works as a playwright, director and author. He is the playwright of over 30 professionally produced plays. He holds a Doctorate in the Creative Industries.