Sophie Rain has introduced herself to Pete Davidson, and slipped in a cutting reference to one of his most famous ex-girlfriends along the way. The content creator posted a video responding to Davidson after he questioned how social-media personalities could earn approximately $40 million annually while seemingly doing “nothing.” Although Davidson never named Rain, his suspiciously specific figure sounded familiar to the 22-year-old, who famously claimed to have earned more than $40 million during her first year on OnlyFans. Rain responded by explaining her career, former 9-to-5 job, charitable work and surprisingly unglamorous life on a farm. However, her sharpest moment came when she questioned whether Davidson paid attention while dating Kim Kardashian.
Sophie Rain Introduces Herself To Pete Davidson
Rain opened her response by repeating the blunt question Davidson posed while criticizing highly paid online creators.
“Telling you guys some facts about myself since Pete Davidson said, ‘Who the f— are you?’” she began.
“My name is Sophie Rain, and yes, I am the girl who made $40 million in a year for doing nothing,” Rain continued.
The remark was intentionally self-deprecating, echoing Davidson’s complaint that some influencers receive enormous sums despite appearing to contribute very little. Rain identified herself as a social-media influencer and TikToker before joking that her primary source of income comes from “being a bop.”
“You haven’t seen my content?” she asked. “Well, you’re in for a treat.”
Davidson’s original comments came during an interview in which he described the influencer economy as “broken” and expressed disbelief that online personalities could earn tens of millions of dollars from dances and “get ready with me” videos. The 32-year-old comedian did not mention Rain by name. However, she previously argued that he should identify whoever inspired his unusually specific $40 million example.
“I mean, if you’re going to complain about girls making millions online, you might as well say who you’re talking about,” Rain told the New York Post. She also responded to a clip of his remarks by writing, “@ me next time.”
Sophie Rain Takes A Swipe At Pete Davidson’s Kim Kardashian Romance
Rain’s explanation quickly became personal when she referenced Davidson’s dating history. The influencer argued that maintaining an online audience requires considerably more work than outsiders may realize. Creators must post consistently, she explained, because their views can fall dramatically when they disappear.
“I thought Pete would know this after dating the most popular influencer in the world,” Rain said.
She did not mention Kardashian by name, but the reference was unmistakable. Davidson dated the 45-year-old reality television star and businesswoman for approximately nine months before their relationship ended in 2022. Rain then delivered the sharpest line of her response.
“But I guess paying attention to your significant other isn’t everyone’s priority in a relationship,” she added.
The dig suggested that Davidson should have learned more about the work behind maintaining an enormous social media presence while dating Kardashian, who has built businesses and a reality television empire around her public image. It also allowed Rain to turn his criticism back on him without directly attacking the substance of his entertainment career.
Sophie Rain Defends The Work Behind Her $40 Million Success
Rain acknowledged that influencing is not as demanding as many conventional occupations, but rejected the suggestion that the money requires no effort whatsoever. Before finding online fame, she said she spent three and a half years working as a server.
“Although the money does come easy for me, it wasn’t always like that,” Rain explained. “I used to work a 9-to-5 job as a server for three and a half years before doing social media.”
She claimed that remaining relevant requires creators to post every day and continually produce content that holds their audience’s attention.
“Contrary to popular belief, being an influencer is a lot of work,” Rain said. “You have to post every single day without fail, or your views are going to drop tremendously.”
However, Rain stopped short of equating her career with the demands faced by the average full-time worker.
“And no, I’m not saying it’s as hard as a full-time job,” she clarified. “But it takes a lot of effort to stay popular and relevant.”
That distinction did not prevent some viewers from criticizing her decision to highlight three and a half years of conventional employment.
“I love how she says three and a half years like it’s a long time,” one commenter joked, while another observed that many people have worked since high school.
The Influencer Trades Online Glamour For Farm Chores
Rain also used the video to challenge assumptions about how she spends the fortune generated by her online career. Despite earning millions from social media, she claimed to enjoy a relatively simple existence away from the cameras.
“I live full-time on a farm where I scoop cow s— in my free time,” Rain revealed. She also highlighted several charitable causes she said she has supported with her earnings. Rain named Team Water, which raises money to provide clean water, Feeding America, and teachers seeking assistance purchasing classroom supplies for their students.
“I also love using the money I make to involve myself in philanthropy,” she said. The details allowed Rain to present a version of herself that extended beyond the provocative content and eye-popping income figure frequently attached to her name.
“I hope that this helps explain a little bit more about me,” she concluded. “I love you guys.”
Fans Are Divided Over Sophie Rain’s Pete Davidson Clapback
Rain’s response drew mixed reactions, with some followers praising her points and others insisting the video proved Davidson’s criticism had upset her.
“The video is proof she’s upset,” one commenter claimed. Another viewer offered a more measured assessment, writing that Rain made “genuine good points” while arguing that nobody should earn millions for influencing when others receive considerably less for more demanding work.
“But you also don’t have to feel bad about it,” the commenter added. “You didn’t do anything wrong.”
Others focused on Rain’s employment history, repeatedly mocking her for presenting three and a half years as a notable stretch in the workforce.
“Most of us been working since high school,” one person observed. Another critic sided with Davidson, writing, “Pete was right. Had to put you on mute 10 seconds in to type my comment in peace.”
Still, supporters encouraged Rain to ignore the backlash and continue benefiting from the online business she created. Davidson may not have identified Rain in his rant, but his $40 million figure ensured she recognized herself in the criticism. Her response did more than introduce him to Sophie Rain, it also dragged Kardashian into the conversation and questioned whether he ever understood the influencer economy while dating one of its biggest success stories.
