Stephen A Smith BAFFLED by $43 million earning model Sophie Rain

ESPN's Stephen A Smith was left shocked as he discussed OnlyFans sensation Sophie Rain's bizarre $43 million earnings.

Stephen A Smith BAFFLED by $43 million earning model Sophie Rain

Stephen A Smith was left in disbelief upon seeing Sophie Rain's earnings

Sophie Rain has been the only thing on the internet’s mind over the past week – except it’s not for her NSFW content. Rain, a prominent influencer on OnlyFans, brewed up a storm last week by revealing her staggering $43 million earnings in 2024 from the private content platform. As the news made the rounds on the internet, it somehow reached the ears of none other than the ever-charismatic Stephen A Smith.

Sophie Rain’s announcement about her finances caught the eye of ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith. He discussed the topic during a segment on his self-titled show. Comparing her income to that of some of the NBA’s top stars, Smith expressed sheer disbelief over the numbers. The amount rivaled the salaries of athletes like Anthony Davis, Luka Doncic, and Kyrie Irving.

Sophie Rain made more on OnlyFans than many of the NBA’s biggest stars. Look at the list right here – Anthony Davis, Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Anthony Edwards. Look at the money they’re making.

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Smith’s astonishment stemmed not just from the magnitude of Rain’s earnings but also from the platform she leverages. Unlike NBA stars, who reign in money from their global viewership and contracts, Rain’s OnlyFan’s success relies primarily on subscription-based content.

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The highlight of the hilarious segment by Smith, however, was perhaps his comical revelation at finding out about Rain’s top subscriber, Charlie.

Rain has made $43 million and almost $5 million from Charlie. I guess he might be the horniest man in America, huh?

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Rain, for her part, responded to Stephen A Smith on X, stating her ambition to hit $100 million in earnings next year. Elaborating on his reaction, Smith confessed that he had never explored OnlyFans and was introduced to Rain’s story purely through its media coverage.

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Stephen A. Smith prepares to ink historic $120 million deal with ESPN

Stephen A Smith may be pocket-watching Sophie Rain’s earnings, but he isn’t going to be far off from her numbers. This will happen once he puts pen to paper on his upcoming contract for his rumored contract negotiations with ESPN.

Reports suggest that Smith is close to finalizing a six-year, $120 million deal. The move could cement his status as one of the highest-paid sports media personalities. The deal reportedly includes provisions for Smith to expand his influence across Disney’s entertainment empire. It will grant him first-look agreements for projects under the media conglomerate.

This marks a strategic shift for ESPN, as the network seeks to retain its marquee talent after cutting the beloved Zach Lowe from their network earlier this year. If finalized, Smith’s new deal will set a precedent for media talent, reflecting the value of dynamic and polarizing personalities in sports commentary.

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Stephen A Smith has been with ESPN for over a decade and has consistently drawn viewership with his unfiltered takes and larger-than-life persona. Even if his deal with Disney and ESPN doesn’t come to match his expectations, the fans can see him join the greatest show on Earth next season.