Jon Prosser frequently leaks high-profile Apple products on his YouTube channel, FrontPageTech. However, the renowned leakster has made headlines once again—not for another major Apple leak, but for accusations that he failed to pay artists for their work. Various artists have accused the famous Apple leaker of hiring them to create renders for his leaks but never compensating them.
Not getting paid
Over the years, Prosser built his reputation by leaking and showcasing upcoming Apple products before their official announcements. His accuracy and high-quality renders closely resemble the real deal. However, he didn’t create these renders himself—he hired artists to do the work.
That would be fine, except these artists say they never received payment. On X, concept artist Shea accused the Apple leaker of routinely delaying or withholding payments. Shea referenced an old video by artist Randy Vazquez. Vazquez claimed Prosser hired him for a job worth $1,000 but failed to pay him for months. Vazquez eventually received $400 before releasing the video, after which Prosser sent the remaining balance.
Shea also highlighted a similar case involving Prosser’s current concept artist, Asher. According to Shea, Asher waited three months and only received a third of the agreed-upon payment. Prosser later bought him an iPhone 16 Pro, presumably as compensation. Shea claimed that Prosser hasn’t paid the latest concept artist yet, unless “exposure” qualifies as compensation.
Prosser’s latest leak and warning
Prosser’s latest leak, the iPhone 17 Air, came in collaboration with @zellzoi. However, Shea has issued a warning to artists considering working with Prosser. While his leaks may expose their work to hundreds of thousands of viewers, Shea questions whether that exposure is worth the risk of not getting paid.
Prosser has yet to respond to these accusations. However, these types of practices aren’t uncommon in the art industry. Many artists are being cheated out of payment. Companies often undervalue their work or propose bartering in exchange for “exposure” instead of offering actual money. If only these individuals and companies realized that “exposure” doesn’t pay the bills; money does.
