The Weeknd's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of The Weeknd.

Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, known as The Weeknd, is a highly acclaimed Canadian singer, songwriter, producer, and actor. He has garnered numerous prestigious awards, including Grammy Awards, Billboard Music Awards, Juno Awards, American Music Awards, and MTV Video Music Awards. He also received nominations for an Academy Award and a Primetime Emmy Award, showcasing his versatility and widespread recognition in the entertainment industry.

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2012: Nominated for Polaris Music Prize

In 2012, Echoes of Silence was a longlisted nominee for the Polaris Music Prize.

2013: Nominated for BBC Sound of 2013 poll award

In 2013, Tesfaye earned a nomination for the Sound of 2013 poll award by BBC for the album Trilogy.

October 2014: Allan Slaight Honour

In October 2014, The Weeknd was awarded the Allan Slaight Honour by Canada's Walk of Fame for "making a positive impact in the fields of music, film, literature, visual or performing arts, sports, innovation or philanthropy".

2014: Bikila Award for Professional Excellence

In 2014, after receiving the Bikila Award for Professional Excellence, The Weeknd donated CA$50,000 to the University of Toronto to fund a new course on Ge'ez, the classic language of Ethiopia, supporting academic studies.

2015: Earned first Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song

In 2015, The Weeknd earned his first Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song for "Earned It" from the soundtrack for Fifty Shades of Grey (2015).

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June 2019: "The Hills" Certified Diamond

In June 2019, "The Hills" was certified diamond by the RIAA, marking The Weeknd's first diamond-certified record.

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2020: Named One of Time's Most Influential People

In 2020, The Weeknd was listed by Time as one of the world's most influential people, marking his significant impact on society.

May 8, 2021: "Save Your Tears" Remix Reaches Number One

On May 8, 2021, The Weeknd's remix of "Save Your Tears" with Ariana Grande reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100, marking their sixth number one hit.

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September 11, 2021: "Blinding Lights" Chart Record

On September 11, 2021, The Weeknd's song "Blinding Lights" became the longest charting song by a solo artist on the Hot 100 at 90 weeks.

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November 23, 2021: "Blinding Lights" Ranked #1

On November 23, 2021, Billboard ranked "Blinding Lights" by The Weeknd as the #1 Greatest Hot 100 Hit of All Time, surpassing "The Twist" by Chubby Checker.

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January 1, 2023: "Blinding Lights" Most Streamed Song on Spotify

On January 1, 2023, The Weeknd's song "Blinding Lights" became the most streamed song on Spotify with 3.3 billion streams.

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February 27, 2023: Surpasses 100 Million Monthly Listeners on Spotify

On February 27, 2023, following the success of the "Die for You" remix, The Weeknd became the first artist to surpass 100 million monthly listeners on Spotify.

March 11, 2023: "Die for You" Remix Reaches Number One

On March 11, 2023, the "Die for You" remix reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming both The Weeknd and Ariana Grande's seventh number one hit.

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