Michael Jackson’s engineer tells real story of “Smooth Criminal”
Published April 24, 2026
Views 462K | Likes 15.3K | Comments 1.32K
Based on an estimated $0.7–$2 CPM, this video's 462K views translate to an estimated $324 – $925 in lifetime ad revenue.
Revenue estimate
Based on an estimated $0.7–$2CPM (revenue per 1,000 views) — a rough public estimate, not actual creator earnings, which depend on ad rates, audience geography, and monetization settings YouTube doesn't expose publicly.
Total (all-time)$324 – $925