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Another Huge YouTube Feat for 'Gangnam Style'

Video has racked up 1B views

By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 21, 2012 10:59 AM CST

(Newser) – Korean rapper PSY has accomplished what even Justin Bieber could not: His "Gangnam Style" video is the first to hit one billion views on YouTube, Mashable reports. Now that the milestone has been achieved, a dancing animated version of the rapper appears next to the view counter on the page. Millions of views have been adding up per hour—the video went from 995 million views to one billion in just three hours.

In this Dec. 1, 2012 file photo, South Korean rapper PSY, who gained popularity from his famous song Gangnam Style, gives a press conference prior to his concert at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.
In this Dec. 1, 2012 file photo, South Korean rapper PSY, who gained popularity from his famous song "Gangnam Style," gives a press conference prior to his concert at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.   (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E, File)
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Imhotep
Dec 23, 2012 7:26 AM CST
Actually his songs a pretty good.  Full of rhythm. Lyrics are brainless. But then most pop songs have brainless lyrics.  I don't know why there so much excitement over his goofy dancing.  Must be the kids that think its funny and try to immitate it for their friends. Like most pop singers, you might be big for one or two songs. Then back to ananimity sitting around your mansion all day watching Oprah.  The press doesn't say much about his character but like most performers he seems like a prima donna.  Intolerable to be around. Only nice when you have to be.
KusolaX4
Dec 23, 2012 1:54 AM CST
This no-talent punk raps about killing American soldiers and you folks prop him up? With all the murders in this country why are we backing a wangster? If you support this guy you are the sphere between two glutes. (a-hole)
LenettW3
Dec 22, 2012 3:08 PM CST
Is there anyone out there that is sick to death of this?????

 
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