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Smells Like Teen Spirit Hits 2 Billion YouTube Views!

6/12/2025

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Nirvana's iconic anthem "Smells Like Teen Spirit" has reached a staggering 2 billion views on YouTube, a testament to its enduring legacy since its upload in 2009. This 1991 grunge classic, which captured a generation's angst, was certified diamond in the U.S. in December 2024 and boasts 2.44 billion streams on Spotify.

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Nirvana's iconic anthem "Smells Like Teen Spirit" has reached a staggering 2 billion views on YouTube, a testament to its enduring legacy since its upload in 2009. This 1991 grunge classic, which captured a generation's angst, was certified diamond in the U.S. in December 2024 and boasts 2.44 billion streams on Spotify.