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The Weeknd Celebrates Spotify Streaming Milestone with Exclusive Fan Concert

The artist performed for nearly 2,000 superfans at Spotify’s first-ever Billions Club Live event, unveiling major plans for 2025.

  • The Weeknd marked his achievement of 24 songs surpassing 1 billion streams on Spotify with an intimate concert at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica for his top listeners.
  • The event featured a 70-minute setlist of hits, including 'Blinding Lights,' the most-streamed song on Spotify, and new singles like 'Timeless' and 'São Paulo.'
  • The Weeknd confirmed his upcoming album, 'Hurry Up Tomorrow,' releasing January 24, 2025, as the finale to his 'After Hours/Dawn FM' trilogy, alongside a psychological thriller film of the same name.
  • The concert was part of Spotify’s inaugural Billions Club Live series, celebrating artists with songs streamed over a billion times, with The Weeknd holding the record for the most entries in the club.
  • Fans praised the exclusive event for its intimate setting, free access, and The Weeknd’s gratitude, with some traveling long distances for the once-in-a-lifetime experience.
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