How much does Ariana Grande - We Can’t Be Friends (Lyrics) make on YouTube?
Ariana Grande - We Can’t Be Friends (Lyrics) · by Lost Panda
Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$1.20/1,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
January 2026
|
75,712
75.71K
|
$90.85 | |
|
February 2026
|
191,519
191.52K
|
$229.82 | |
|
March 2026
|
218,177
218.18K
|
$261.81 | |
|
April 2026
|
251,366
251.37K
|
$301.64 | |
|
May 2026
|
302,415
302.42K
|
$362.90 | |
|
June 2026
|
354,070
354.07K
|
$424.88 | |
|
July 2026
|
403,732
403.73K
|
$484.48 | |
|
August 2026
|
423,959
423.96K
|
$508.75 | |
|
September 2026
|
464,095
464.10K
|
$556.91 | |
|
October 2026
|
23,385
23.39K
|
$28.06 | |
| Total | 2,708,430 | $3,250.12 |
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.