The Weeknd breaks Spotify record, becomes first artist with 20 songs over 1 billion streams

The Weeknd continues to dominate Spotify, breaking his own record with over 120 million monthly listeners.

The Weeknd has once again shattered his own Spotify record, becoming the first artist to reach over 120 million monthly listeners on the platform. This latest milestone adds to his impressive resume, as he also became the first artist to have 19 songs surpass 1 billion streams on Spotify—a feat no other musician has achieved. While some reports suggest he's already hit 20 billion-stream tracks, the number is still under debate, but one thing is clear: The Weeknd's dominance continues.

This rise in listeners is partly credited to his recent collaboration with Playboi Carti on the track "Timeless," which has contributed to the surge in his streaming numbers. Fans of both artists eagerly embraced the song, boosting The Weeknd's overall commercial success.

Moreover, The Weeknd's upcoming album Hurry Up Tomorrow is one of the most anticipated releases of the year. The album will reportedly conclude his After Hours Til Dawn trilogy and mark his final release under "The Weeknd" moniker, potentially breaking even more records.

In addition to his commercial success, The Weeknd received praise from fellow artist Nicki Minaj, who admired his "sweet young sounding falsetto." In response, Abel tweeted heart emojis, showing mutual respect between the two superstars. As Hurry Up Tomorrow looms on the horizon, fans can expect The Weeknd to continue breaking records and creating memorable music moments.