Billboard has officially ranked The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” as the No. 1 R&B/Hip-Hop song of the 21st century. This achievement highlights the track's record-breaking 59 weeks in the Top 10 and 11 weeks at No. 1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, the most for any song since the chart's inception in 1958. Previously, "Blinding Lights" also topped Billboard’s Greatest of All Time Hot 100 Songs list, underscoring its monumental impact across multiple genres and decades.
Additionally, the song has become the first in Spotify history to surpass 5 billion streams, solidifying its status as a modern classic.
The Weeknd continues to captivate audiences worldwide, with his ongoing tour nearing its conclusion after 110 shows. The final performance is scheduled for September 3 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.