How much does I Don't Mean It make on YouTube?
I Don't Mean It · by R. Kelly - 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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
February 2026
|
97,061
97.06K
|
$77.65 | |
|
March 2026
|
215,050
215.05K
|
$172.04 | |
|
April 2026
|
256,935
256.94K
|
$205.55 | |
|
May 2026
|
234,421
234.42K
|
$187.54 | |
|
June 2026
|
272,445
272.44K
|
$217.96 | |
|
July 2026
|
211,150
211.15K
|
$168.92 | |
|
August 2026
|
216,487
216.49K
|
$173.19 | |
|
September 2026
|
105,393
105.39K
|
$84.31 | |
| Total | 1,608,942 | $1,287.15 |
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.