Now, as the year draws to a close, That Grape Juice is reflecting on the occasions that rocked – and to some degree maybe even reshaped – the Urban and Pop cultural landscape as we know it.
Next, The Weeknd is officially touring into the history books.
In a year already packed with massive stadium runs from Beyoncé to Lady Gaga, one name stood above the rest: The Weeknd.
His record-breaking ‘After Hours Til Dawn’ Tour has crossed the $1 billion mark in total earnings, making it the highest-grossing tour by a male solo artist in history.
This milestone followed the announcement of his 2026 international dates, which pushed total ticket sales to an all-time high.
Along the way, he became the top-grossing Black male artist in the history of major venues in cities including New York, Orlando, and Houston.
And the run isn’t slowing down.
The Weeknd is set to continue his billion-dollar reign into 2026, further cementing his place as one of the most successful touring artists of all time.
Next leg kicks off April 20, 2026, in Mexico City, setting the stage for a massive global run with stops in Brazil, Paris, Amsterdam, Milan, London, Madrid, and more.
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