<p>DDG recently sparked an online debate after tweeting yesterday (Dec. 6) that YouTubers bring in more money than rappers. And with the 25-year-old being both, he certainly has insight on the topic.</p>



<p>“Ngl.. youtubers/streamers make more money than rappers &amp; it’s not even close,” he wrote on Twitter, leading to thousands of likes and retweets.</p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">ngl.. youtubers/streamers make more money than rappers &amp; it’s not even close</p>&mdash; DDG (@PontiacMadeDDG) <a href="https://twitter.com/PontiacMadeDDG/status/1600269335565828097?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 6, 2022</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p>MrBeast replied to the tweet soon after with a simple comment, writing, “Interesting.”&nbsp;</p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Interesting</p>&mdash; MrBeast (@MrBeast) <a href="https://twitter.com/MrBeast/status/1600484554841772033?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 7, 2022</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p>The social media star has over 100 million subscribers on the video-sharing platform. Last month, it was announced that he had the most subscribers compared to any other YouTuber, a title that once belong to <a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/180641-pewdiepie-clowns-soulja-boys-latest-knock-off-game-console-news" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">PewDiePie</a>.</p>



<p>Rapper, boxer, and YouTuber KSI also chimed in on the topic. Breaking down the pros of his different careers, the &#8220;<a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/339093-ksi-calls-on-future-and-21-savage-for-melodic-number-2-new-song" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Number 2</a>&#8221; rapper replied, “YouTube/Streaming = most money Music = most respect mainstream wise Boxing = most respect online wise.”</p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">YouTube/Streaming = most money<br>Music = most respect mainstream wise<br>Boxing = most respect online wise</p>&mdash; ksi (@KSI) <a href="https://twitter.com/KSI/status/1600362403153182721?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 7, 2022</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p>Sharing why he thinks YouTubers bring in more bucks, content creator and streaming star Stable Ronaldo also claimed that they are able to better connect with their fans.</p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">youtubers/streamers connect way better with their audience imo then artists in terms of working with them and i think that leads to more $ / keeping up with daily trends/ideas</p>&mdash; FaZe Ronaldo (@StableRonaldo) <a href="https://twitter.com/StableRonaldo/status/1600270227895291904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 6, 2022</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p>“YouTubers/streamers connect way better with their audience IMO then artists in terms of working with them and I think that leads to more $,” he tweeted, adding that “keeping up with daily trends/ideas” also helps drive their content.</p>



<p>Still, some weren’t entirely convinced.&nbsp;</p>



<p>One user tweeted under DDG’s post, “Eh, I would say the top top tier rappers making more, but more than your average rapper, yeah.”</p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Eh,I would say the top top tier rappers making more, but more than your average rapper, yeah</p>&mdash; 🥷🏻 (@Sorry4TheDs) <a href="https://twitter.com/Sorry4TheDs/status/1600270807833661440?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 6, 2022</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I disagree, An established industry rapper makes more money then an established YouTuber</p>&mdash; Domo (@RIPMAMBA15OO) <a href="https://twitter.com/RIPMAMBA15OO/status/1600289955627954177?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 7, 2022</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p>“So you tryna tell me someone like adin Ross/ Mr beast makes more money than drake?” another tweeted in response.</p>



<p><em><a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/607291-ddg-shares-new-vegan-music-video" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">READ MORE: DDG Shares New “Vegan” Music Video</a></em></p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">So you tryna tell me someone like adin Ross/ Mr beast makes more money than drake ?</p>&mdash; Clinton (@iamclintongram_) <a href="https://twitter.com/iamclintongram_/status/1600277016825147392?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 6, 2022</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">youtubers/streamers ain’t making more than mainstream rappers lil bro</p>&mdash; mirrahhh._ (@themosthateddd) <a href="https://twitter.com/themosthateddd/status/1600276014504058884?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 6, 2022</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p>DDG particularly rose to fame while making consistent YouTube vlogs and earning millions of subscribers on the platform. The Pontiac native has also earned a following with his music, working alongside artists <a href="/tags/gunna" class="text-word" target="_blank" >Gunna</a>, <a href="/profile/Polo-G" class="text-word" target="_blank" >Polo G</a>, <a href="/profile/offset" class="text-word" target="_blank" >Offset</a>, and more.</p>



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<p>He released his latest project <a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/436863-ddg-unloads-its-not-me-its-you-with-gunna-nle-choppa-more" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>It’s Not Me It’s You</em></a><i> </i>earlier this year. DDG also debuted a string of singles since the beginning of 2022, including his Blueface collaboration “<a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/396010-blueface-and-ddg-deliver-raunchy-new-banger-meat-this-new-song" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Meat This</a>” and “I<a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/607825-ddg-debuts-in-love-with-a-mermaid-seemingly-referencing-girlfriend-halle-bailey" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">n Love With A Mermaid</a>,” and it doesn&#8217;t seem like he&#8217;s slowing down any time soon.</p>



<p>Do you agree that rappers aren’t pulling in money like YouTubers? Share your thoughts on DDG’s take in the comments below.</p>



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