| Metric | Drake | The Weeknd |
|---|---|---|
| Est. monthly revenue | $2,690–$9,260 | $12,700–$38,000 |
| Est. yearly revenue | $32.3K–$111K | $152K–$456K |
| Per long-form video | $1,860–$6,500 | — |
| Subscribers | 33.2M | 40.3M |
| Est. monthly views | 20.4M | 632.7M |
| Shorts share of views | 66% | 100% |
| Videos | 112 | 205 |
| 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?
- The Weeknd gets about 632.7M views a month versus 20.4M for Drake. Views are the main driver of the revenue gap.
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, Drake or The Weeknd?
The Weeknd earns an estimated $12,700–$38,000 a month from YouTube ads, about 4.2× Drake's estimated $2,690–$9,260.
How many subscribers do Drake and The Weeknd have?
Drake has about 33.2M subscribers and The Weeknd about 40.3M. Revenue depends on views, not subscribers.
Figures are estimates based on public YouTube data; actual revenue may differ. Methodology →