But the question begs itself: why is Thorne being applauded for her accomplishments while Black OnlyFans content creators are being criticized, even slammed, for breaking the platform into the mainstream?
Bella Thorne Isn’t Doing Anything New — Or Unique
Let me be clear: I am not a “slut-shamer.” As long as one is a sober, fully consenting adult — and as long as one’s partner is a sober, fully consenting adult — they have the right to do what they want with their bodies, when they want to do it.
So my issue with Bella Thorne has nothing to do with her creating an account on a subscription platform that is dominated by the adult entertainment industry. If she likes it, I love it.
And good on her for making OnlyFans history, and clearing $1 million in 24 hours. Times are hard, and folks have to get it how they can. Stack your paper, girl.
But I’d feel a lot better about the industry-wide applause for Bella Thorne if Black content creators — who boosted OnlyFans into the mainstream — got the same amount of love as she’s currently getting.
Where Was All This Love For The Black OnlyFans Content Creators?
While Bella Thorne is making more on OnlyFans, in part, because of her celebrity, there are plenty of Black content creators who don’t get as much love.
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— mustafa (@whocaresmanlmao) August 25, 2020
we’re like a month away from onlyfans changing so much about media in general and headlines like “bella thorne and kylie jenner: innovators of the year” completely erasing the primarily black sex workers who were harrassed and attacked while making it popular/profitable https://t.co/3CKcKOmNDS
— mustafa (@whocaresmanlmao) August 25, 2020
Bella Thorne joining OnlyFans is a big slap to the face of every real content creator on OF. If I wanted to support a multi millionaire I’d go watch their movie not subscribe to their OF. Celebrities taking up space on a platform that wasn’t meant for them is elitist at its worst
— ~ARREST BREONNA TAYLOR’S KILLERS ~ (@Lwvb3) August 26, 2020