'Despacito' is now the most viewed video on YouTube

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Despacito is now the most viewed video on YouTube

New York - It surpassed previous record holder "See You Again," the song by Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth.

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Published: Sat 5 Aug 2017, 12:17 PM

Last updated: Sat 5 Aug 2017, 5:46 PM

The music video for the No. 1 hit song "Despacito" has a new record - it's become the most popular clip on YouTube of all-time with more than three billion views.
YouTube announced on Friday that Luis Fonsi's ubiquitous song with Daddy Yankee has surpassed previous record holder "See You Again," the song by Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth from the "Furious 7" soundtrack.
"Despacito" became an international smash hit this year, topping the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The record-breaking video does not include the popular remix with Justin Bieber; that version has been viewed more than 464 million times.

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"Despacito" is on track to become the first video to reach three billion views on YouTube. The video is also the most "liked" video on YouTube.

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