| Metric | Bruno Mars | Drake |
|---|---|---|
| Est. monthly revenue | $9,480–$33,000 | $2,690–$9,260 |
| Est. yearly revenue | $114K–$396K | $32.3K–$111K |
| Per long-form video | $13,500–$47,100 | $1,860–$6,500 |
| Subscribers | 44.6M | 33.2M |
| Est. monthly views | 27.8M | 20.4M |
| Shorts share of views | 3% | 66% |
| Videos | 130 | 112 |
| Category | Entertainment and vlogs | Entertainment and vlogs |
| RPM (per 1,000 views) | $0.35–$1.2 | $0.35–$1.2 |
Where does the gap come from?
- Bruno Mars gets about 27.8M views a month versus 20.4M for Drake. Views are the main driver of the revenue gap.
- 66% of Drake's views come from Shorts (Bruno Mars: 3%). Shorts pay far less per 1,000 views than long-form videos.
Sponsorships, memberships, Super Thanks, merchandise and other income are not included. The real total is often higher than ad revenue alone.
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Who earns more, Bruno Mars or Drake?
Bruno Mars earns an estimated $9,480–$33,000 a month from YouTube ads, about 3.6× Drake's estimated $2,690–$9,260.
How many subscribers do Bruno Mars and Drake have?
Bruno Mars has about 44.6M subscribers and Drake about 33.2M. Revenue depends on views, not subscribers.
Figures are estimates based on public YouTube data; actual revenue may differ. Methodology →