The Weeknd’s ‘Blinding Lights’ Lights Up Spotify with Historic 5 Billion Streams

Published: Monday 1st Sep 2025 by Nadia Mumuni

The Weeknd just etched his name even deeper into music history with ‘Blinding Lights.’

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The anthemic smash has become the first song to ever cross 5 billion streams on Spotify.

The record-setting feat was officially announced on August 31, and fans immediately lit up social media to crown The Weeknd, real name Abel Tesfaye, a certified legend. Not only is ‘Blinding Lights’ now the most-streamed song on the platform, but it’s one of a whopping 28 tracks of his that have entered Spotify’s Billions Club, more than any other artist to date.

With numbers like these, The Weeknd isn’t just breaking records; he’s redefining what dominance in the streaming era looks like.

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  1. Diabetes UNBOTHERED September 1, 2025

    1 of his ONLY good songs,
    (only 3 good)

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