How much does I Believe I Can Fly make on YouTube?
I Believe I Can Fly · 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
|
188,048
188.05K
|
$150.44 | |
|
March 2026
|
436,131
436.13K
|
$348.90 | |
|
April 2026
|
469,720
469.72K
|
$375.78 | |
|
May 2026
|
444,126
444.13K
|
$355.30 | |
|
June 2026
|
450,314
450.31K
|
$360.25 | |
|
July 2026
|
470,687
470.69K
|
$376.55 | |
|
August 2026
|
364,802
364.80K
|
$291.84 | |
|
September 2026
|
189,706
189.71K
|
$151.76 | |
| Total | 3,013,534 | $2,410.83 |
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.