We dive deep into Sophie Fergi's allegations of abuse and exploitation against Tiffany Smith, the mother and manager of YouTube star Piper Rockelle, during Sophie's time as part of "The Squad," a group of young content creators. These allegations, detailed in a 2022 lawsuit, include inappropriate sexual comments, body shaming, forced undressing for content, verbal abuse disguised as a character named "Frank the Pug," and financial exploitation. A Netflix documentary titled "Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing," set to premiere on April 9, 2025, will feature Sophie and other former Squad members sharing their experiences. The lawsuit against Smith resulted in a $1.85 million settlement and has spurred discussions about the need for greater protection for child influencers, including new legislation in California. The documentary is expected to further expose the alleged mistreatment and the broader issues within the kidfluencer industry.
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