A collaboration from Ariana Grande and The Weeknd dubbed, “Die For You (Remix)” has passed Miley Cyrus’ “Flowers” for number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart this week. The track marks The Weeknd’s seventh number one hit on the main singles chart. His prior chart topping track, “Save Your Tears,” was also a remix featuring Grande.
The Weeknd’s seven chart-toppers on the Billboard Hot 100 chart include:
- “Can’t Feel My Face,” three weeks at No. 1, Aug. 22, 2015
- “The Hills,” six weeks at No. 1, Oct. 3, 2015
- “Starboy” featuring Daft Punk, one week at No. 1, Jan. 7, 2017
- “Heartless,” one week at No. 1, Dec. 14, 2019
- “Blinding Lights,” four weeks at No. 1, Apr. 4, 2020
- “Save Your Tears” with Ariana Grande, two weeks at No. 1, May 8, 2021
- “Die For You” with Ariana Grande, one week at No. 1 to date, Mar. 11, 2023
The Weeknd is the first Black male artist to reach the number one spot on the Hot 100 chart this year. The original version of “Die For You” was certified 5x multi-platinum by the RIAA in December of 2022.
Meanwhile, The Weeknd’s After Hours Til Dawn Tour is on its second leg in Europe and Latin America starting on June 10th at Etihad Stadium in Manchester.
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