How much does Lil Nas X - THATS WHAT I WANT (Lyrics) make on YouTube?
Lil Nas X - THATS WHAT I WANT (Lyrics) · by The Vibe Guide
Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$1.50/1,000 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
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
January 2026
|
66,943
66.94K
|
$100.41 | |
|
February 2026
|
191,112
191.11K
|
$286.67 | |
|
March 2026
|
196,290
196.29K
|
$294.44 | |
|
April 2026
|
204,441
204.44K
|
$306.66 | |
|
May 2026
|
189,761
189.76K
|
$284.64 | |
|
June 2026
|
201,789
201.79K
|
$302.68 | |
|
July 2026
|
203,021
203.02K
|
$304.53 | |
|
August 2026
|
195,238
195.24K
|
$292.86 | |
|
September 2026
|
120,037
120.04K
|
$180.06 | |
| Total | 1,568,632 | $2,352.95 |
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.