The Weeknd Performs Two 'Starboy' Singles for 'SNL' Performance

The live debut of The Weeknd’s “new era.”

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As we previously reported, The Weeknd was booked as the first musical guest of the new season of Saturday Night Live. Last night, The Weeknd stepped up to the SNL stage to perform for their new episode, and delivered the live debut of his two recent Starboy tracks. Performing his forthcoming studio LP’s title track and “False Alarm,” Abel and his backing crew provided our first live taste of his “new era.” You can check out his entire SNL outing here. Starboy will officially arrive on November 25.

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