Singer Lily Allen recently shared a surprising financial fact: she earns more selling foot photos on OnlyFans than through Spotify streams. The revelation came on her podcast Miss Me, where she explained that a casual compliment from her pedicurist inspired the unusual side hustle.
What began as a spontaneous venture quickly grew into a lucrative gig, boosted by her five-star rating on WikiFeet. With OnlyFans subscribers paying $10 a month, she earns at least $10,000 monthly—far more than her Spotify revenue, despite 7.5 million listeners. Streaming platforms’ payouts, between $0.003 and $0.005 per stream, struggle to match this alternative income.
Allen’s journey highlights the evolving economics of creative work and the need for artists to seek diverse revenue streams. Her candid response to critics: “Don’t hate the player, hate the game,” points to the harsh reality of the music industry, where even fame doesn’t guarantee financial security.
Credit 📷: Instagram Lily Allen
