HOT 97
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| Channel information | |
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| Handle | @hot97 |
| Country | United States |
| Niche | Music |
| Subcategories | Entertainment, Celebrity, Podcast |
| Created | September 19, 2006 |
| Statistics | |
| Subscribers | 4 million |
| Total views | 1,812,659,146 |
| Videos | 13,591 |
| Global rank | #5,020 |
| Country rank | #1,743 in United States |
| Niche rank | #879 in Music |
| Est. earnings | $4,001 – $10,002 per month |
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HOT 97 (@hot97) is a YouTube channel from the United States in the Music niche, created on September 19, 2006.[1] As of November 7, 2026, it has 4 million subscribers, 1.8 billion total views and 13,591 videos, ranking #5,020 among tracked channels worldwide.[2]
Overview
HOT 97 is a successful content creator that launched on YouTube in 2006, building an audience of over 4M subscribers through prolific content creation. With 13,365 videos generating over 1.8B total views, the channel maintains an average of 135,287 views per video. The channel evolved over 20 years of content creation, establishing itself as a recognized presence in its category through consistent uploads and audience engagement. Their content strategy and community building efforts have positioned them among successful YouTube creators in their field.[2]
Statistics
| Subscribers | 4,000,000 |
|---|---|
| Total views | 1,812,659,146 |
| Videos | 13,591 |
| Average views per video | 133,372 |
| Global rank | #5,020 |
| Rank in United States | #1,743 |
| Rank in Music | #879 |
| Monthly views (estimated) | 2,941,718 |
| Estimated monthly earnings | $4,001 – $10,002 |
| Estimated yearly earnings | $48,009 – $120,022 |
| Estimated lifetime earnings | $2.5 million – $6.2 million |
| Estimated net worth | $1.5 million |
Earnings are estimates at a revenue per thousand views of $1.36–$3.40, not reported income.
Growth
| Period | Subscribers gained | Views gained |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | 0 | +98,491 |
| 7 days | 0 | +635,797 |
| 30 days | 0 | +2,941,718 |
| 365 days | — | — |
Milestones
Achieved
- subscribers: already past 1 million when tracking began (February 4, 2026)
- videos: already past 10,000 when tracking began (February 4, 2026)
- views: already past 1 billion when tracking began (February 4, 2026)
Upcoming
- subscribers: 5 million, not yet projected
- views: 10 billion, not yet projected
Projections extrapolate recent growth and change as the channel grows.[2]
Top videos
The most-viewed videos on HOT 97's channel:[1]
| # | Title | Published | Views | Likes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | T.I. Falling for Tiny: “I said I’m gonna get that little one”🥹 | March 27, 2026 | 911,981 | 44,360 |
| 2 | Nicki Minaj, Drake, Lil Wayne | Summer Jam's Hottest Moments | May 13, 2026 | 342,910 | 7,910 |
| 3 | 50 Cent is so petty for this 😂 | February 6, 2026 | 248,040 | 10,170 |
| 4 | Druski's Erica Kirk Skit Has Everyone Losing It | March 27, 2026 | 185,664 | 788 |
| 5 | Tsu Surf On Surviving 5 Shots, 4 Years in Fed & Why Jersey Needs to Unite | August 19, 2026 | 144,120 | 3,129 |
| 6 | Fat Joe on Organized Rhyme, R. Kelly Fight Club, Robbing the Whole Gym & Knicks Courtside Life | September 3, 2026 | 142,710 | 1,685 |
| 7 | Topson - Millionaire Pa Fe Rime (Who's Next? In Studio Performance) | Hot 97 | March 1, 2026 | 135,746 | 2,223 |
| 8 | Jim Jones, Maino, Fabolous & Dave East Address Complex’s NY Rappers List, Akademiks & 50 Cent | May 28, 2026 | 129,685 | 3,337 |
| 9 | How we REALLY felt about #BadBunny Super Bowl performance 👀 | February 9, 2026 | 127,038 | 5,871 |
| 10 | A Different World Is Back: The New Cast on Chemistry, HBCUs & Honoring the Original | September 28, 2026 | 108,782 | 2,780 |
Niche and category
HOT 97's primary niche is Music, where it ranks #879 among tracked channels. It is also listed under Entertainment (#3,387), Celebrity and Podcast.[2]
| Niche | Rank |
|---|---|
| Entertainment | #3,387 |
| News | #368 |
| Music | #884 |
Channel keywords: Funk Flex, Funk Flex Freestyles, Real Late, Hip Hop, New York Hip Hop, Summer Jam, SummerJam, Blazin Hip Hop & R&B
See also
- Your Favorite Martian (4 million subscribers)
- Epitaph Records (4 million subscribers)
- Angela Aguilar Oficial (4 million subscribers)
- Davey RZ (4 million subscribers)
- Trap Music Now (4 million subscribers)
- Berkcan Güven (4 million subscribers)
- Kane Brown (3.9 million subscribers)
- KarolGVEVO (3.9 million subscribers)
References
- "HOT 97". YouTube.
- "HOT 97" channel statistics and rankings, retrieved November 8, 2026.
- Statistics retrieved November 8, 2026.