Rick Astley's "Never Gonna Give You Up" Video Hits 1 Billion YouTube Views Astley says in a statement, “I am kind of a big deal” By Scott Russell | July 29, 2021 | 4:42pm Image courtesy of the artist Music News Rick Astley Share Tweet Submit Pin (It really did, though.) Tagsnever gonna give you uprick astleyGET PASTE RIGHT IN YOUR INBOXThe best music, movies, TV, books, comedy and more.Sign UpYes, I would like to receive Paste's newsletter