Despacito news

A popular topic! Here are some recent news updates about "Despacito":

Recent milestones:

• "Despacito" by Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee has become the most-watched YouTube video of all time, surpassing "See You Again" by Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth. (Source: YouTube)
• The song has been certified diamond by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) for sales of over 10 million copies in the United States. (Source: RIAA)
• "Despacito" has been named the best-selling single of 2017 by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI). (Source: IFPI)

New versions and collaborations:

• In 2020, a new version of "Despacito" was released, featuring Justin Bieber and featuring a new chorus and rap verse. (Source: Billboard)
• In 2020, a remix of "Despacito" was released, featuring Puerto Rican rapper Ozuna. (Source: Billboard)

Awards and recognition:

• "Despacito" won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Solo Performance in 2018. (Source: Grammy Awards)
• The song was also nominated for Record of the Year and Song of the Year at the 2018 Grammy Awards. (Source: Grammy Awards)
• "Despacito" was named one of the best songs of 2017 by various music publications, including Rolling Stone, Billboard, and The New York Times. (Source: Rolling Stone, Billboard, The New York Times)

Impact on music industry:

• "Despacito" has been credited with helping to popularize Latin music globally, paving the way for other Latin artists to break into the mainstream. (Source: Billboard)
• The song's success has also led to an increase in streaming of Latin music on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. (Source: Spotify, Apple Music)