“I f***ing love you!” The Weeknd passionately declared to his most devoted fans during Spotify’s first-ever Billions Club Live, an exclusive concert designed to honor the artist’s biggest supporters.
Amid growing conversations about how the music industry can better connect with superfans, The Weeknd made a bold move to show his appreciation. Partnering with Spotify, he transformed an airplane hangar at Santa Monica Airport into an intimate concert venue for a one-night-only event on December 17. The invite-only audience included his top Spotify listeners, many of whom arrived early in the morning to secure their spot for the once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Celebrating the Billions Club
The event was part of Spotify’s Billions Club, a program that celebrates songs that surpass one billion streams on the platform. With 24 songs in the Billions Club — more than any other artist — The Weeknd was a natural choice to headline the inaugural live event. He also holds the record for Spotify’s most-streamed song, 2020’s “Blinding Lights.”
Inside the hangar, the atmosphere was transformed to match The Weeknd’s signature dark and moody aesthetic. The excitement reached a fever pitch when the Grammy-winning artist took the stage, surrounded by fans on all sides of the intimate setup. Backed only by the audience’s fervent voices, The Weeknd delivered soulful performances of his latest singles, “São Paolo” and “Timeless,” alongside a slew of his greatest hits.
A Night of Shared Energy and Hits
The setlist was packed with fan favorites, including “Can’t Feel My Face,” “Blinding Lights,” “Starboy,” “The Hills,” “Earned It,” “I Feel It Coming,” and “Save Your Tears.” The audience sang every lyric with such passion that their voices became a natural complement to the singer’s performance.
“What I love about the Billions Club is that everybody knows these songs,” The Weeknd told the crowd, visibly moved by the energy in the room. The night was a celebration of shared love for music, culminating in his heartfelt shoutout to the fans: “I f***ing love you!”
What’s Next for The Weeknd
The Weeknd is gearing up for a major milestone in his career. His upcoming album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, is set to release on January 24 and will conclude his trilogy of albums that began with After Hours (2020) and Dawn FM (2022). The excitement doesn’t stop there — the artist will perform a one-night-only concert at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena the day after the album’s release.
With his connection to fans stronger than ever, The Weeknd continues to solidify his place as one of the most celebrated and streamed artists of his generation.
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