How much does Eric B. & Rakim - I Ain't No Joke (Cut #1) make on YouTube?
Eric B. & Rakim - I Ain't No Joke (Cut #1) · by EricBAndRakimVEVO
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
February 2026
|
105,966
105.97K
|
$84.77 | |
|
March 2026
|
215,658
215.66K
|
$172.53 | |
|
April 2026
|
227,073
227.07K
|
$181.66 | |
|
May 2026
|
233,634
233.63K
|
$186.91 | |
|
June 2026
|
208,313
208.31K
|
$166.65 | |
|
July 2026
|
234,061
234.06K
|
$187.25 | |
|
August 2026
|
228,665
228.66K
|
$182.93 | |
|
September 2026
|
251,915
251.91K
|
$201.53 | |
|
October 2026
|
50,110
50.11K
|
$40.09 | |
| Total | 1,755,395 | $1,404.32 |
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.