The Weeknd Makes Spotify History as 30 of His Songs Pass 1 Billion Streams

The Weeknd’s Streaming Dominance on Spotify

The entertainment industry witnessed a significant milestone as The Weeknd became the first artist ever to see 30 of his songs cross one billion streams on Spotify. This achievement underscores The Weeknd’s enduring popularity and streaming prowess, setting him apart from other artists in the music industry.

A Creative Shift or New Rollout?

The timing of this milestone is particularly noteworthy as The Weeknd has once again wiped his Instagram profile for a third time. This move echoes previous instances where he has cleared his social media presence, often signaling creative shifts or new rollouts in the past. The question now is whether this latest reset is part of an upcoming artistic transition or if it’s just another update to his online persona.

Popular Tracks and Streaming Records

The list of tracks that have crossed one billion streams includes some of The Weeknd’s most recognizable hits such as “Blinding Lights,” “Starboy” (feat. Daft Punk), and “Can’t Feel My Face.” These are joined by newer additions like “Timeless,” his collaboration with Playboi Carti from the album Hurry Up Tomorrow. This diverse collection of songs spans The Weeknd’s career, showcasing both his classic hits and more recent work.

Previous Streaming Achievements

The milestone follows a string of streaming records across recent years. In 2024, The Weeknd became the first artist with 18 songs in Spotify’s Billions Club after previously tying Drake at 17. He celebrated this achievement with a special concert film and remains one of Spotify’s most dominant acts, with more than 120 million monthly listeners and multiple Diamond-certified singles.

The fresh Instagram wipe—removing all posts from his profile—has reignited speculation that a new rollout or artistic transition may be underway. The Weeknd has used similar resets before major announcements or directional shifts, making the timing of this move particularly interesting in light of his upcoming tour and plans to eventually retire “The Weeknd” as a stage persona.

After Hours Til Dawn Era

The blockbuster world tour that resumes internationally in April 2026 has already sold over 7.5 million tickets across 153 shows, grossing more than $1 billion since its launch in 2022. The online reset has also revived conversation around his long-discussed plan to eventually retire “The Weeknd” as a stage persona and begin releasing music under his birth name, Abel Tesfaye—though no formal announcement has been made so far.

Below is the complete list of The Weeknd’s tracks (including features) that have crossed one billion streams:

• “Blinding Lights”
• “Starboy” feat. Daft Punk
• “Die For You”
• “The Hills”
• “Save Your Tears”
• “Call Out My Name”
• “One Of The Girls” feat.

  Jennie, Lily-Rose Depp

• “I Feel It Coming” feat. Daft Punk
• “Can’t Feel My Face”
• “Earned It (Fifty Shades of Grey)”
• “Save Your Tears (Remix)” with Ariana Grande
• “Creepin'” by Metro Boomin feat. The Weeknd and 21 Savage
• “Stargirl Interlude” feat.

  Lana Del Rey

• “I Was Never There” feat. Gesaffelstein
• “Reminder”
• “Moth To A Flame” by Swedish House Mafia feat. The Weeknd
• “After Hours” (feat.

  Playboy Carti and Madonna)

• “Die For You” feat. Ariana Grande
• “Low Life” by Future feat. The Weeknd
• “Often”
• “Or Nah” by Ty Dolla $ign feat.

  The Weeknd and Wiz Khalifa

• “Lost in The Fire” by Gesaffelstein feat. The Weeknd
• “Love Me Harder” by Ariana Grande feat. The Weeknd
• “Pray For Me” feat.

  Kendrick Lamar

• “Timeless” feat. Playboy Carti
• “In Your Eyes”
• “Heartless”
• “Heartless (Remix)” with Lil Uzi Vert
• “You Right” by Doja Cat ft. The Weeknd

These achievements highlight the enduring impact and reach of The Weeknd’s music, solidifying his position as a streaming sensation and an artist who continues to innovate in the digital age.

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