Jon Prosser, a well-known figure who shares sneak peeks of Apple products on his YouTube channel, FrontPageTech, is in the spotlight again. This time, it’s not about a big Apple reveal, but because artists say he didn’t pay them for their efforts. Several creators have called out the famous insider, claiming he hired them to make images for his leaks but left them empty-handed.
Missing Payments
Prosser has earned a name for himself by showing off Apple gadgets before they hit the market. His spot-on predictions and sharp-looking images often look just like the real thing. But here’s the catch—he doesn’t make those pictures himself. He brings in artists to do it for him.
The problem? These artists say they’re not getting paid. On X, a creator named Shea pointed fingers at Prosser, saying he drags his feet or skips payments altogether. Shea brought up an old video by artist Randy Vazquez, who said Prosser owed him $1,000 for a job. After months of waiting, Vazquez got just $400—until he posted the video. Only then did Prosser send the rest.
Shea also mentioned another artist, Asher, who works with Prosser now. Asher reportedly waited three months and got only a fraction of what was promised. Later, Prosser gave him an iPhone 16 Pro, maybe to make up for it. Shea added that the newest artist hasn’t been paid either—unless you count “exposure” as cash.
Latest Leak and a Heads-Up
Prosser’s most recent scoop, the iPhone 17 Air, was done with @zellzoi. But Shea has a word of caution for artists thinking about teaming up with him. Sure, Prosser’s leaks get tons of views, putting their work in front of a huge crowd. Still, Shea wonders if that’s worth it when payment isn’t guaranteed.
Prosser hasn’t answered these claims yet. Sadly, this kind of thing happens a lot in the art world. Many creators get shortchanged, with companies offering “exposure” instead of real money. The trouble is, exposure doesn’t cover rent or groceries—cash does.