The “Despacito” video now has more than 3 billion views on YouTube.
NEW YORK — 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 3 billion views.
YouTube announced 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. The rise of “Despacito” comes only a couple of weeks after “See You Again” knocked “Gangnam Style” from the No. 1 spot on YouTube.
“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.
