Piper Rockelle Plans Legal Control Transfer Following Mother's $2M Abuse Lawsuit Settlement

Piper Rockelle recently turned 18 and plans to transfer full ownership of her company from her mother, Tiffany Smith, to herself, emphasizing that this move is about protecting her family and taking responsibility for her own life. Rockelle and Smith were central figures in the Netflix docuseries "Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing," which highlighted serious abuse allegations by former members of the "Piper Squad" against Smith; these allegations were publicly denied by Smith and settled out of court without admission of wrongdoing. Despite the controversy and a nearly $2 million lawsuit settlement, Rockelle maintains a close relationship with her mother and has rejected calls to distance herself publicly from Smith. As she transitions into adulthood, Rockelle hopes that turning 18 will allow her to move past the difficulties of her youth, including regaining brand partnerships and shedding the stigma related to her mother's legal issues, though she remains cautious about the future. Living with her mother, her mother's boyfriend, and her own boyfriend in Los Angeles, Rockelle is navigating her personal and professional life amid ongoing public scrutiny. She also opened up about the emotional challenges she has faced, including the impact of the documentary and her complex feelings about her relationships and public image.