How much does Killing Me Softly with His Song make on YouTube?
Killing Me Softly with His Song · by Fugees - Topic
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.
Peak Performance
Projections
Earnings Trend
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
|
743,750
743.75K
|
$595.00 | |
|
January 2026
|
2,529,377
2.53M
|
$2,023.50 | |
|
February 2026
|
2,613,767
2.61M
|
$2,091.01 | |
|
March 2026
|
2,464,486
2.46M
|
$1,971.59 | |
|
April 2026
|
2,270,416
2.27M
|
$1,816.33 | |
|
May 2026
|
1,191,346
1.19M
|
$953.08 | |
|
June 2026
|
652,774
652.77K
|
$522.22 | |
|
July 2026
|
668,454
668.45K
|
$534.76 | |
|
August 2026
|
699,969
699.97K
|
$559.98 | |
|
September 2026
|
317,042
317.04K
|
$253.63 | |
| Total | 14,151,381 | $11,321.10 |
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.