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Smells Like Teen Spirit Hits 2 Billion YouTube Views!

6/14/2025

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Nirvana's iconic "Smells Like Teen Spirit" music video has hit an astounding two billion views on YouTube, a remarkable leap from its one billion milestone in 2019. Released in 1991, the video catapulted Kurt Cobain and the band to stardom, earning them accolades at the 1992 MTV Video Music Awards and dominating Billboard charts.

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Nirvana's iconic "Smells Like Teen Spirit" music video has hit an astounding two billion views on YouTube, a remarkable leap from its one billion milestone in 2019. Released in 1991, the video catapulted Kurt Cobain and the band to stardom, earning them accolades at the 1992 MTV Video Music Awards and dominating Billboard charts.