Rick Astley's dance-pop single "Never Gonna Give You Up" was originally released as part of his 1987 solo debut album Whenever You Need Somebody. Upon its initial release, the single became a number one hit on several international charts, including the Billboard Hot 100 and UK Singles Chart1. YouTuber Erik Helwig claims to have prank called a Michigan radio station after a sports game and played "Never Gonna Give You Up" over the phone on August 31st, 2006. The story was explained in a YouTube video titled "I Did the First Rickroll (w/ Proof)" uploaded on August 7th, 2015 (shown below).
by catladyiscrazy June 1, 2021

I'm just rick rolling you
by This dumass July 2, 2022

by I DONT KNOW WHAT TO PUT AS MY April 25, 2025

You know what's annoying? Getting Rick Rolled. You should never annoy people on purpose with that. If you are gonna do that you are a bitch and you should give your shoes and I will throw them for you. up in the air. You should also never steal money. If you are gonna do that you should let somebody call a therapist for you to calm you down.
Yo that mothofooka Rick Rolled me.
by kutgrap (pasgeboren clown) March 30, 2018

by SansrielMemer May 26, 2022

On Wednesday, July 28th, 2021 a video called "Rick Roll" By Rick Astley reached 1 BILLION views! To celebrate/honor this incredible feat everyone must rick roll each other on July the 28th.
by bab the epicest July 28, 2021

by LiftMeister April 5, 2019
