Is Rajab Butt really a billionaire? Here’s what experts say about YouTube earnings

Mahnoor Bukhari August 6, 2026 Lifestyle
Is Rajab Butt really a billionaire? Here's what experts say

Popular Pakistani YouTuber Rajab Butt has claimed that his total wealth has exceeded Rs1 billion, adding that he officially became a billionaire last year.

During a recent podcast, the host asked Rajab Butt whether he was a millionaire or a billionaire. The YouTuber claimed that he officially became a billionaire last year.

Rajab Butt said his total wealth has crossed Rs100 crore, which means Rs1 billion. He said that he feels fortunate to have achieved this milestone after years of hard work.

According to Rajab Butt, it took him around 12 years of continuous effort to reach this point. He added that his income from YouTube, brand endorsements and other business ventures has played a major role in building his wealth.

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Rajab Butt is one of Pakistan’s most popular YouTubers and has gained millions of followers in less than three years. He is also known for his luxurious lifestyle.

YouTube has become a major source of income for content creators around the world. Many YouTubers across the world have earned significant wealth through YouTube videos, brand promotions, and other business ventures.

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Has Rajab Butt become a billionaire?

Some social media experts say that it is difficult to assume a YouTuber’s total wealth based on just their views.

This is because the earnings can include many different factors such as audience location, watch time, content category, and additional income sources.

According to these experts, YouTube’s RPM is often lower for audiences in Pakistan and India than in some other countries.

RPM stands for Revenue Per Mille, where mille means thousand. It measures how much money someone can earn per 1,000 video views after YouTube takes its cut.

According to them, the RPM for a 20-minute video would be $1 to $3 for Pakistani or Indian audiences.

According to experts’ calculations, if the revenue is estimated, assuming the views last month were 81M for a YouTuber, their monthly income would be $81,000 or approximately Rs22,482,165 for 1RPM.

Additionally, assuming the RPM is at 3, the earnings for a month for the same views would be $243,000 or approximately Rs67,446,496.

RPMEstimated monthly earnings
$1$81,000
$2$162,000
$3$243,000

These estimates relate only to potential YouTube advertising revenue. These do not show a person’s actual income from the platform because of brand partnerships, sponsorships, and businesses. Therefore, it is difficult to assume the overall net worth.

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Mahnoor Bukhari

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