How much does Lil Nas X - Old Town Road (Official Movie) ft. Billy Ray Cyrus make on YouTube?
Lil Nas X - Old Town Road (Official Movie) ft. Billy Ray Cyrus · by LilNasXVEVO
Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$0.80/1,000 views for this video), net of YouTube's 45% share. Music and Shorts monetize 10–30× lower than Finance, Tech, and Education. Actual revenue varies with audience geography, advertiser demand, and Premium splits.
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Month-over-month estimated earnings
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Monthly Breakdown
Based on view count changes between data points
| Month | Views Gained | Estimated Earnings | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
|
December 2025
|
867,859
867.86K
|
$694.29 | |
|
January 2026
|
1,057,059
1.06M
|
$845.65 | |
|
February 2026
|
983,174
983.17K
|
$786.54 | |
|
March 2026
|
1,030,740
1.03M
|
$824.59 | |
|
April 2026
|
1,232,925
1.23M
|
$986.34 | |
|
May 2026
|
1,149,389
1.15M
|
$919.51 | |
|
June 2026
|
1,079,077
1.08M
|
$863.26 | |
|
July 2026
|
1,082,990
1.08M
|
$866.39 | |
|
August 2026
|
975,028
975.03K
|
$780.02 | |
|
September 2026
|
624,119
624.12K
|
$499.30 | |
| Total | 10,082,360 | $8,065.89 |
About These Estimates
Earnings use 2026 creator RPM data (revenue per 1,000 views, net of YouTube's 45% share). We blend per-category and Shorts-specific rates from public industry reporting.
Example net RPMs we apply:
- Music: ~$0.80 / 1,000 views
- People & Blogs: ~$1.20 / 1,000 views
- Entertainment / Film: ~$1.50–$1.80 / 1,000 views
- Gaming: ~$3.00 / 1,000 views
- Education / Science & Tech: ~$7–$8 / 1,000 views
- YouTube Shorts: ~$0.05 / 1,000 views
Real-world earnings vary with viewer geography, ad demand, audience demographics, YouTube Premium splits, and seasonality.