The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” Is the First Song To Hit 5 Billion Spotify Streams
The ‘After Hours’ single achieves another impressive accolade.
Summary
- The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” is the first song in Spotify history to hit 5 billion streams
- Spotify confirmed the milestone on August 31, about six years after its release
- The song also holds a Billboard record for staying in the Hot 100 top 10 for a full year
The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” is officially the first song in Spotify history to hit 5 billion streams.
The streamer confirmed the news themselves on August 31, making the announcement on social media. “Blinding Lights” achieved this feat about six years after its release; it dropped in November 2019 as the second single from The Weeknd’s After Hours.
“Blinding Lights” hit 4 billion Spotify streams in January 2024. During its release, it stayed at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for four weeks and went on to become the first song to stay in the top 10 for a whole year. It’s since been certified diamond by the RIAA.
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