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Why would a musician join OnlyFans? Because making a living is only getting harder


Published on 2025-03-31 15:44:43 - WUKY
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    • In a volatile music industry, some musicians are gravitating towards OnlyFans, a social media platform that has garnered a reputation for hosting sexual content.

The article from NPR discusses the increasing trend of musicians turning to platforms like OnlyFans to supplement their income due to the financial challenges within the music industry. It highlights how the traditional revenue streams for musicians, such as album sales and live performances, have been disrupted by streaming services, the economic impacts of the global health crisis, and the general difficulty in making a sustainable living from music alone. OnlyFans offers musicians an alternative by allowing them to monetize exclusive content, fan interactions, and behind-the-scenes access, which can provide a more direct and potentially lucrative income. The piece features insights from musicians who have joined OnlyFans, explaining their motivations range from financial necessity to engaging more personally with fans. This shift reflects broader changes in how artists are adapting to new economic realities in the digital age.

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