The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” Becomes The First Song In Spotify History To Crack 5 Billion Streams

Now, its chart success has additionally been mirrored by its completely staggering longevity on streaming. The observe grew to become the second to ever cross 4 billion complete Spotify streams, behind Ed Sheeran‘s “Form Of You,” which was essentially the most streamed track on the service for over seven years. Immediately (August 31, 2025), the track grew to become the primary in historical past to achieve the 5 billion mark.

This isn’t remotely shocking contemplating the sustained recognition of the observe. After initially modest success, with the observe staying within the prime 40 of the Scorching 100 however not fairly cracking the higher echelon, it lastly bought there in its twelfth week. As soon as it bought into the highest 10, it didn’t depart for 57 weeks, spending 43 of these weeks within the prime 5 and 4 of these weeks on the very prime. That success was pushed, largely, by its continued streaming. Over 5 years later and that reality continues to be being mirrored in these numbers.

Elsewhere, Billboard additionally named Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” the prime R&B/hip-hop track of the twenty first century to date. Contemplating the Scorching 100 accomplishment, that was an anticipated win for the Toronto famous person.

The Weeknd continues to be touring with Playboi Carti. On August 30, he performed the primary of two nights at Houston’s NRG Stadium. The final cease of this three-year, 110-show trek takes place on the Alamodome on September 3. Will probably be fascinating to see what his subsequent steps are. Particularly after teasing being accomplished with “The Weeknd” as a persona earlier this yr.