YouTube Owes Me $2,500 Yet They Won’t Pay Me I never thought I’d be making a video like this, but after months of frustration, unanswered questions, and failed attempts to resolve this situation, I feel like it’s time to share my story. I participated in a YouTube Open Call campaign featuring legendary guitarist Joe Bonamassa, with an opportunity to earn $2,500. I had previously participated in another Joe Bonamassa Open Call and successfully received a $2,500 payment. But this time, things went very differently. Despite creating the video and attempting to submit it, YouTube’s submission system wasn’t working properly. I reached out to YouTube support, followed their instructions, and tried to get the issue resolved. Unfortunately, the technical problems prevented my submission from being properly completed, and I ultimately wasn’t paid. In this video, I explain: * How YouTube’s Open Call program works * How I previously earned $2,500 through the program * What went wrong with my second Joe Bonamassa Open Call * The technical problems I encountered trying to submit my video * My conversations with YouTube Creator Support * The steps I took to resolve the situation * Why I believe YouTube should honor the $2,500 payment * What this experience means for other YouTube creators I’ve spent years building my guitar channel, uploading thousands of videos, and working hard to grow as a creator. This isn’t just about the money. It’s about accountability, fairness, and what happens when creators follow the rules but the platform’s own technology fails them. I’m sharing my experience because I believe other creators deserve to know what happened. Have you ever experienced problems with YouTube Creator Support, Open Call campaigns, or getting paid for content? Let me know in the comments. Please consider sharing this video so more creators are aware of these issues. #YouTube #YouTubeOpenCall #YouTubeCreator #JoeBonamassa #YouTubeSupport #YouTubeMonetization #ContentCreator #CreatorEconomy #YouTubePayment #GuitarYouTuber