One of the platform’s biggest stars is so popular that he has surpassed what Michael Jordan earned in his prime in a single season
Salaries earned by top sports figures often spark debate, with many viewing them as disproportionate and disconnected from the reality faced by the majority of people worldwide. This trend has persisted for years and has only intensified with the globalization of various industries, including sports.
A prime example of this phenomenon is Michael Jordan, one of the greatest athletes in history if not ‘THE greatest’. Born in Brooklyn and raised in North Carolina, Jordan became a basketball icon with the Chicago Bulls in the NBA. Throughout his illustrious career and even in retirement, he amassed an extraordinary fortune estimated at $3.5 billion, making him the wealthiest former athlete in the world.
During his legendary tenure with the Chicago Bulls, Michael Jordan reached a career-high salary of $33.4 million in the 1998 season—an unprecedented figure for an active athlete at the time.
Currently, OnlyFans has produced its own record-breaking earners, including its top star, Sophie Rain. Known for her explicit and primarily adult-focused content, Sophie recently made waves online by disclosing her annual earnings on the platform.
In a post shared on her X profile, she expressed gratitude for her success, stating, “I’m grateful for a year here,” while unveiling her staggering income over this period.
A Millionaire at Just 20 Years Old Without ‘Doing Much’
At only 20 years old, Sophie Rain has revealed her staggering annual earnings of $43.4 million—a figure that surpasses the highest single-season salary of basketball legend Michael Jordan, whose $33.4 million in 1998 was a groundbreaking milestone in both sports and business.
Sophie’s massive income primarily comes from subscriptions and pay-per-view fees on OnlyFans, where her popularity has skyrocketed. In just one year, she has amassed 11 million subscribers on the platform, complemented by her extensive following on other social networks, including 5.2 million on Instagram and 2.5 million on X.
These jaw-dropping numbers have caught the attention of sports stars and professionals from various industries. Many are now reconsidering platforms like OnlyFans as an additional revenue stream, even if their earnings pale in comparison to Sophie Rain’s extraordinary success.
