The Weeknd’s ‘Blinding Lights’ Shatters Spotify Records

On August 31, 2025, The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” became the first song to hit 5 billion streams on Spotify, a historic milestone! Released in 2019 from After Hours, its synth-pop magic and TikTok virality fueled its rise, outpacing Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You” in 2022. With no guest artists, The Weeknd and producer Max Martin crafted a chart-topping hit, reigning four weeks on the Billboard Hot 100. This reflects streaming’s power to revive classics, cementing The Weeknd’s legacy as a solo powerhouse. What’s next for this record-breaking anthem? Stay tuned!