ALBAWABA - A new video by Lebanese influencer Angie Khoury has sparked intense debate across Arab social media platforms.
Lebanese influencer Angie Khoury caused a lot of controversy when she posted a video on her official Instagram account showing off large amounts of cash. She said the money was part of her monthly earnings from the website "Fanspicy."
When Khoury laughs and waves the money around in the video, she says, "This is all from Fanspicy... and you haven't seen anything yet," which is a clear show of how much money she has made on the site.
Angie Khoury Instagram profile
People can subscribe to the "Fanspicy" website once a month, and for a fee, content creators can give subscribers access to special content. Like global platforms like OnlyFans, it's aimed at an Arab audience and offers local and private payment options. This makes it appealing to a large group of influencers, especially those who make content that is bold or different.
Angie Khoury has long caused discussion about the limits of personal freedom online because of the content she posts. Many people have said bad things about her work, but she also has a huge fan base and is thought to be one of the most-followed people on some platforms.
In earlier interviews, she said, "People like to talk, but ultimately, everyone is free to do what they want with their body and their content." This means that she doesn't see any problem with making money off of her fame.
The video started a new argument about paid platforms and what kind of material is okay. Different people have different opinions about Khoury's work. Some think it's art, while others think it's just useful information.
With the rise of this kind of content, making money off of controversy and selling one's privacy seems to be a rising trend in the Arab digital space, even though there are still a lot of social and moral issues that need to be answered.
