YouTube paid out $8B to the music industry in 12 months

The milestone marks a new record for the platform, as YouTube’s annual music industry payout increased by $2 billion since 2022.

Oct 23, 2025 0

YouTube paid out $8B to the music industry in 12 months

The milestone marks a new record for the platform, as YouTube’s annual music industry payout increased by $2 billion since 2022.

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