Ariana Grande's "thank u, next" Is Now the Fastest Video to Reach 100 Million Views
Breaking yet another record.
If you’ve missed Ariana Grande‘s internet-breaking video for her single “thank u, next,” you may be living under a rock. We’ve gotten a behind-the-scenes look at the video, which takes inspiration from some of the most iconic movies from the 2000s, including Mean Girls, Legally Blonde, Bring it On and 13 Going on 30. Now, the video has become the fastest video ever to reach 100 million views on YouTube. Since its release on Friday, November 3o, the video has been viewed more than 115 million times.
In comparison, have a look at the previous 10 most-viewed videos on YouTube in the first 24 hours:
1. BTS, “Idol” – 45.9 million
2. Taylor Swift, “Look What You Made Me Do” – 43.2 million
3. Eminem, “Killshot” – 38.1 million
4. Blackpink, “Ddu-Du Ddu-Du” – 36.2 million
5. Psy, “Gentleman” – 36 million
6. BTS, “Fake Love” – 35.9 million
7. Twice, “Yes or Yes” – 31.4 million
8. Nicky Jam feat. J. Balvin, “X (EQUIS)” – 29.7 million
9. XXXTentacion, “Sad!” – 27.7 million
10. Adele, “Hello” – 26.3 million
Watch “thank u, next” in the video above, and don’t miss the behind-the-scenes exclusives while you’re at it.
