Despacito was released in 2017 by Puerto Rican singer Luis Fonsi featuring Daddy Yankee and became one of the biggest global hits of the streaming era. The song spread far beyond radio through YouTube, social media edits and parody videos, which made even short clips instantly recognisable. It remains popular in meme culture because its opening and chorus are easy to identify within seconds, letting creators signal romance, nostalgia or exaggerated Latin pop drama with very little setup.