Song

DNA.

Kendrick Lamar · DAMN. · 2017

high confidence

Estimate at a glance

How much money does DNA. make?

DNA. by Kendrick Lamar is estimated at $330K-$990K/year on the artist side, with gross track revenue and ownership context separated below.

Takeaway: DNA. is one of the stronger modeled catalog earners here because replay demand and ownership context both support a durable annual range.

DNA. stays durable because it is easy to revisit and well suited to long-tail catalog listening.

What stands out

  • Currently ranks around the top 25% of tracked songs by modeled artist-side earnings
  • Released in 2017 and still shows earnings power roughly 9 years later
  • Ranks #3 among 3 tracked songs for Kendrick Lamar
  • Apple Music preview available
  • high confidence estimate

Why the song still earns

  • Streaming and catalog discovery keep the song generating recurring revenue.
  • Playlist longevity supports steady repeat listening.
  • Licensing and cultural familiarity can add earnings beyond baseline streams.

DNA. lands in the top 25% of tracked songs by estimated artist-side earnings.

It currently ranks #3 among the tracked songs for Kendrick Lamar.

Last updated: July 15, 2026

artist-side split is modeled + gross track revenue is separated. Why?

The headline number is the modeled artist-side annual share for this recording when split data exists.

Modeled artist-side range $330K-$990K/year
Gross track revenue $780K-$2.3M/year
Ownership context Included below
Platform signals Listening links only
Last updated July 15, 2026
DNA. by Kendrick Lamar

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How It Compares

DNA. is compared against nearby songs in the catalog based on artist overlap, era, genre, and modeled earnings range.

Song Artist Estimated yearly midpoint
DNA.
selected song
Kendrick Lamar $660,000
California Love
same genre · similar earnings band
2Pac $1,000,000
Bad Guy
same era · similar earnings band
Billie Eilish $1,000,000
Shape of You
same era
Ed Sheeran $1,375,000

Revenue Breakdown

Gross track revenue $780K-$2.3M/year
100% of the lead revenue lane
Artist-side share $330K-$990K/year
43% of the lead revenue lane
Label master share $160K-$490K/year
57% of the lead revenue lane

Bars reflect modeled annual midpoint ranges, not audited royalty statements.

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Reader questions about DNA.

How much did DNA. make in total?

DNA. does not have a public lifetime total, so the estimate stays focused on modeled annual earnings instead of claiming an audited career total.

How much does DNA. make per stream?

DNA. does not have a single public per-stream rate because payouts vary by platform, territory, subscription tier, and contract structure. The estimate here is modeled from aggregate streaming, licensing, and catalog behavior instead.

Who owns DNA.?

This is an inferred gross-to-net range based on current streaming and catalog behavior, not a public royalty statement.

Show ownership and assumptions

This is an inferred gross-to-net range based on current streaming and catalog behavior, not a public royalty statement.

Supporting Revenue Context

Estimated gross track revenue$780K-$2.3M/year
Estimated artist-side cut$330K-$990K/year
Estimated label master share$160K-$490K/year
Estimated publishing share$120K-$350K/year
Estimated songwriter share$120K-$350K/year
MastersMix of label-controlled masters and meaningful artist-side royalty participation
PublishingPublishing appears shared across creators, producers, and publishers
Catalog sale statusNo song-specific catalog sale adjustment is confirmed in this estimate

Assumptions: Estimate infers current annual earnings from large-scale streaming, catalog replay value, and typical superstar-era rights participation.

Notes: This is an inferred gross-to-net range based on current streaming and catalog behavior, not a public royalty statement.

Split-aware estimate

The headline number is the modeled artist-side annual share for this recording when split data exists.

  • Gross track revenue is separated from artist-side take-home where the page has enough split context.
  • Ownership notes on masters or publishing are included and should be read alongside the revenue number.
  • All figures are conservative annual modeled ranges based on streaming behavior, cultural replay value, sync potential, and available ownership information, not public royalty statements.

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