The Weeknd‘s “Blinding Lights” has set a new milestone, becoming the first song in Spotify’s history to surpass 5 billion streams.
Spotify broke the news on August 31 via social media, celebrating the achievement. Released in November 2019 as the second single off The Weeknd’s “After Hours” album, “Blinding Lights” reached this historic milestone almost six years after its debut.
Earlier in January 2024, the track had already crossed the 4 billion-stream mark. Upon its release, it dominated the Billboard Hot 100, holding the #1 spot for four weeks. Remarkably, “Blinding Lights” also became the first song to remain in the chart’s top 10 for an entire year. Its massive commercial success has earned it diamond certification from the RIAA.
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