Piper Rockelle’s Opinion on Netflix’s Bad Influence Docuseries

Piper Rockelle recently discussed Netflix’s documentary, Bad Influence: The Dark Side, addressing whether she has watched it. The social media star shared her thoughts in an interview with Rolling Stone, revealing that while she hasn’t seen the series, clips from it have been circulating on social media, including TikTok.

The docuseries delves into the allegations of abuse against Rockelle’s mom, Tiffany Smith, that were raised by 11 underage content creators in 2022. These allegations led to a legal settlement in October 2024, where the teens received $1.85 million. Bad Influence provided an opportunity for former Squad members and their families to share their experiences with Smith.

During her interview, Rockelle expressed that while she believes the individuals sharing their stories in the series, she also witnessed the events firsthand and believes there may be some exaggeration. Despite the challenges she has faced since the release of the series, Rockelle remains steadfast in her commitment to entertaining her audience and continues to share content on social media.

In response to the claims made in Bad Influence, Smith issued a statement to PEOPLE, expressing her frustration with the situation and the impact it has had on her and her daughter. Rockelle has since alluded to the series on her social media platforms, hinting at her desire to share her own perspective on the events.