Kanye West
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| Channel information | |
|---|---|
| Handle | @kanyewest |
| Country | United States |
| Niche | Music |
| Subcategories | Entertainment, Celebrity |
| Created | January 10, 2006 |
| Statistics | |
| Subscribers | 12.7 million |
| Total views | 10,424,496,151 |
| Videos | 42 |
| Global rank | #1,403 |
| Country rank | #426 in United States |
| Niche rank | #184 in Music |
| Est. earnings | $288,405 – $721,013 per month |
| Links | |
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Kanye West (@kanyewest) is a YouTube channel from the United States in the Music niche, created on January 10, 2006.[1] As of November 2, 2026, it has 12.7 million subscribers, 10.4 billion total views and 42 videos, ranking #1,403 among tracked channels worldwide.[2]
Overview
Kanye West is a major content creation powerhouse that launched on YouTube in 2006, building an audience of 12,500,000 subscribers through selective content creation. With 41 videos generating 9,970,506,960 total views, the channel maintains an average of 243,183,096 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 | 12,700,000 |
|---|---|
| Total views | 10,424,496,151 |
| Videos | 42 |
| Average views per video | 248,202,289 |
| Global rank | #1,403 |
| Rank in United States | #426 |
| Rank in Music | #184 |
| Monthly views (estimated) | 212,062,631 |
| Estimated monthly earnings | $288,405 – $721,013 |
| Estimated yearly earnings | $3.5 million – $8.7 million |
| Estimated lifetime earnings | $14.2 million – $35.4 million |
| Estimated net worth | $28.5 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 | 0 |
| 7 days | 0 | +106,617,100 |
| 30 days | +100,000 | +212,062,631 |
| 365 days | — | — |
Milestones
Achieved
- subscribers: already past 10 million when tracking began (February 4, 2026)
- videos: already past 10 when tracking began (February 4, 2026)
- views: already past 1 billion when tracking began (February 4, 2026)
- views: reached 10 billion on August 16, 2026
Upcoming
- subscribers: 50 million, not yet projected
- views: 25 billion, projected for June 25, 2032
Projections extrapolate recent growth and change as the channel grows.[2]
Top videos
The most-viewed videos on Kanye West's channel:[1]
| # | Title | Published | Views | Likes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kanye West - Stronger | June 17, 2009 | 561,441,899 | 3,588,898 |
| 2 | Jay-Z & Kanye West - Ni**as In Paris (Explicit) | February 9, 2012 | 470,646,310 | 3,057,306 |
| 3 | Kanye West - Gold Digger ft. Jamie Foxx | June 16, 2009 | 427,076,451 | 2,277,621 |
| 4 | Kanye West - All Of The Lights ft. Rihanna, Kid Cudi | February 18, 2011 | 354,772,290 | 1,702,226 |
| 5 | Kanye West - Mercy (Explicit) ft. Big Sean, Pusha T, 2 Chainz | June 6, 2012 | 332,404,151 | 2,318,048 |
| 6 | JAY Z, Kanye West - Otis ft. Otis Redding | August 12, 2011 | 272,415,500 | 1,438,230 |
| 7 | Kanye West - Heartless | June 16, 2009 | 259,806,180 | 1,716,460 |
| 8 | Kanye West - Can't Tell Me Nothing | June 17, 2009 | 231,927,480 | 1,573,800 |
| 9 | Kanye West - Flashing Lights ft. Dwele | June 17, 2009 | 211,587,811 | 1,502,578 |
| 10 | Kanye West - Fade (Explicit) | September 6, 2016 | 199,196,124 | 1,451,055 |
Niche and category
Kanye West's primary niche is Music, where it ranks #184 among tracked channels. It is also listed under Entertainment (#1,102) and Celebrity (#37).[2]
| Niche | Rank |
|---|---|
| Music | #289 |
| Entertainment | #1,102 |
| Celebrity | #37 |
Channel keywords: kanye west, kanye, west, ye, jesus, jesus is king, kim kardashian, kris jenner, kourtney kardashian, kylie, travis, chicago, saint, northwest, JIK
See also
- Adexe & Nau (12.9 million subscribers)
- Cong TV (12.8 million subscribers)
- Metallica (12.7 million subscribers)
- MrSuicideSheep (12.7 million subscribers)
- Halsey (12.5 million subscribers)
- Tomorrowland (12.5 million subscribers)
- MORGENSHTERN (12.5 million subscribers)
- THE FIRST TAKE (12.4 million subscribers)
References
- "Kanye West". YouTube.
- "Kanye West" channel statistics and rankings, retrieved November 2, 2026.
- Statistics retrieved November 2, 2026.