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Gangnam Style becomes first YouTube video to hit 1B views

“Gangnam style!”

Just after passing Justin Bieber as the most viewed video on YouTube last month, Gangnam Style has passed 1 billion views this afternoon. The video has become a sensation, netting creator Psy $8.1 million from Google AdSense, iTunes, merchandise and more, as its lyrics have rung out in homes across the world. It’s a sure hit.

via TechCrunch

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