100 Most Popular Weeknd Video Songs and Playlist Collection

The Weeknd – Starboy ft. Daft Punk (Official Video) – Released on September 28, 2016, as the lead single from the album Starboy, this R&B-electropop track with Daft Punk hit number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, its video directed by Grant Singer showing The Weeknd’s old self—tied to a chair—suffocated by his new “Starboy” persona in a black mask, who then smashes awards and a chandelier with a glowing cross in a Hollywood Hills mansion, driving off with a panther as Daft Punk appear in a portrait, reflecting themes of reinvention and celebrity excess, amassing over 2.3 billion YouTube views by 2024 with its dark, symbolic imagery of shedding his Beauty Behind the Madness era.

The Weeknd – The Hills – Dropped on May 27, 2015, from Beauty Behind the Madness, “The Hills” is a brooding R&B track peaking at number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, its video directed by Grant Singer depicting The Weeknd stumbling from a car crash in L.A., walking past two women as a house explodes behind him, entering a mansion where eerie figures watch him amid haunting visuals, reflecting themes of hedonism and emotional detachment, certified 11x platinum in the U.S., with over 1 billion YouTube views, its cinematic intensity and raw energy cementing it as a defining hit of his early mainstream rise.

The Weeknd – Save Your Tears (Official Music Video) – Released on January 5, 2021, from After Hours, “Save Your Tears” is a synth-pop gem peaking at number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, its video directed by Cliqua showing The Weeknd in prosthetics performing at a surreal masquerade ball, tossing a gun to a masked woman who doesn’t shoot, blending dark glamour with emotional plea, certified 6x platinum in the U.S., tying into his red-suit After Hours narrative of heartbreak and excess, with over 1.5 billion YouTube views, its striking visuals and catchy hooks making it a pandemic-era standout.

The Weeknd – Can’t Feel My Face (Official Video) – Launched on June 8, 2015, from Beauty Behind the Madness, this funky pop-R&B track hit number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, its video directed by Grant Singer showing The Weeknd performing in a club, bursting into flames as the crowd—led by a mysterious woman—cheers, symbolizing addictive love, certified 8x platinum in the U.S., with over 1 billion YouTube views, its Michael Jackson-inspired groove and fiery imagery marking his shift to mainstream stardom, earning Grammy nods and cementing his crossover appeal.

The Weeknd – I Feel It Coming ft. Daft Punk (Official Video) – Released on March 9, 2017, from Starboy, this funky electropop collab with Daft Punk peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100, its video directed by Warren Fu showing The Weeknd on a desolate planet, serenading a woman who turns to stone as Daft Punk appear briefly, ending with him petrified under a starry sky, reflecting love’s fleeting nature, certified 6x platinum in the U.S., with over 1 billion YouTube views, its retro sci-fi vibe and warm production offering a lighter contrast to Starboy’s darker tones.

The Weeknd – Call Out My Name (Official Video) – Dropped on April 12, 2018, from the My Dear Melancholy, EP, this R&B ballad peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100, its video directed by Grant Singer showing The Weeknd wandering a shadowy city, vomiting bats and facing surreal creatures like a deer and a woman in a glass cube, symbolizing heartbreak and inner turmoil, certified 4x platinum in the U.S., with over 800 million YouTube views, its moody visuals and raw vocals tying to his breakup with Selena Gomez, delivering an emotionally charged fan favorite.

The Weeknd – Blinding Lights (Official Video) – Released on January 21, 2020, from After Hours, this synthwave anthem hit number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for four weeks, its video directed by Anton Tammi showing The Weeknd in a bloodied red suit racing through Vegas after a casino brawl, laughing maniacally as he’s beaten by bouncers, reflecting reckless abandon, certified 12x platinum in the U.S., with over 1 billion YouTube views, its ‘80s-inspired sound and frenetic visuals making it the longest-charting Hot 100 song ever at 90 weeks, dominating the pandemic era.

The Weeknd – Blinding Lights (Official Audio) – Launched on November 29, 2019, as After Hours’ second single, “Blinding Lights” is a synth-pop masterpiece peaking at number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, with no narrative video but an audio release on YouTube amassing over 700 million streams, its pulsating beat and desperate lyrics about needing love driving its global success, certified 12x platinum in the U.S., topping Spotify’s all-time streams at over 4.5 billion by 2025, its retro energy and lack of visuals letting the music’s infectious power shine solo.

The Weeknd – Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey) – Released on December 23, 2014, from the Fifty Shades of Grey soundtrack and later Beauty Behind the Madness, this sultry R&B track peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, its video directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson showing The Weeknd crooning in a theater as women in lingerie perform aerial stunts, tying to the film’s eroticism, certified 8x platinum in the U.S., with over 700 million YouTube views, its orchestral vibe and sensual lyrics earning a Grammy nod and marking his early mainstream breakthrough.

The Weeknd – Reminder (Official Video) – Dropped on February 16, 2017, from Starboy, this laid-back R&B track peaked at number 31 on the Billboard Hot 100, its video directed by Kid Studio featuring The Weeknd cruising L.A. with cameos from Drake, A$AP Rocky, and Travis Scott, flexing wealth with cars and fire effects, reflecting braggadocio, certified 3x platinum in the U.S., with over 400 million YouTube views, its chill vibe and star-studded visuals reinforcing his cool, untouchable Starboy persona amidst the album’s glitzy narrative.

The Weeknd – Often (NSFW) (Official Video) – Released on August 18, 2014, from Beauty Behind the Madness, this explicit R&B track peaked at number 59 on the Billboard Hot 100, its NSFW video showing The Weeknd in a hotel room watching women in lingerie cycle through, indulging in detached hedonism, certified 4x platinum in the U.S., with over 400 million YouTube views, its dark, sensual tone and provocative imagery echoing his early mixtape roots, bridging his underground sound with mainstream appeal.

The Weeknd, Ariana Grande – Die For You (Remix / Lyric Video) – Released on February 24, 2023, remixing the 2016 Starboy track with Ariana Grande, this R&B-pop duet soared to number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, its lyric video featuring starry text over a cosmic backdrop, emphasizing their harmonized vows of devotion, certified platinum in the U.S., with over 200 million YouTube views, its refreshed production and Grande’s soaring vocals reviving the original’s emotional weight, making it a chart-topping hit years after its debut.

The Weeknd & Ariana Grande – Save Your Tears (Remix) (Official Video) – Dropped on April 23, 2021, this remix of the After Hours hit with Ariana Grande peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, its animated video showing Grande as a scientist crafting a robotic Weeknd in a lab, who then performs with her, blending sci-fi and romance, certified 6x platinum (original) in the U.S., with over 500 million YouTube views, its lush harmonies and quirky visuals enhancing the song’s plea for reconciliation, boosting its global reign.

The Weeknd – Earned It (from Fifty Shades Of Grey) (Official Lyric Video) – Released on January 21, 2015, tied to Fifty Shades of Grey and Beauty Behind the Madness, this steamy R&B track hit number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, its lyric video featuring black-and-white film clips of Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan with seductive text, certified 8x platinum in the U.S., with over 100 million YouTube views, its orchestral seduction and Grammy-nominated sound amplifying the movie’s erotic hype, solidifying The Weeknd’s early pop ascent.

The Weeknd, JENNIE & Lily Rose Depp – One Of The Girls (Official Audio) – Released on June 23, 2023, from The Idol soundtrack, this sultry R&B track features BLACKPINK’s JENNIE and Lily Rose Depp, with no video but an audio release racking up over 300 million YouTube streams, its hypnotic beat and lyrics about toxic devotion peaking at number 51 on the Billboard Hot 100, reflecting the show’s dark glamour, certified platinum in the U.S., its moody collaboration gaining cult status among fans despite the series’ mixed reception.

The Weeknd & Ariana Grande – Save Your Tears (Live on The 2021 iHeart Radio Music Awards) – Performed on May 27, 2021, at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, this live rendition of the After Hours remix with Ariana Grande featured The Weeknd in his red-suit persona and Grande in a purple gown, delivering a stripped-down duet under dramatic lights, peaking at number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 (studio version), with fan footage showing their vocal synergy, certified 6x platinum (original) in the U.S., its emotional performance amplifying the song’s chart dominance and pandemic-era resonance.

The Weeknd, Kendrick Lamar – Pray For Me (Official Lyric Video) – Released on February 2, 2018, from the Black Panther soundtrack, this hip-hop-R&B track peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100, its lyric video featuring futuristic text over comic-style Black Panther visuals, blending The Weeknd’s crooning with Lamar’s sharp verses on survival, certified 3x platinum in the U.S., with over 200 million YouTube views, its cinematic production and thematic depth tying to the film’s cultural impact, making it a standout collab.

The Weeknd – Wicked Games (Official Video – Explicit) – Dropped on October 18, 2012, from House of Balloons, this raw R&B track peaked at number 53 on the Billboard Hot 100 (after re-release), its explicit video showing a topless dancer seducing The Weeknd in a stark room, reflecting his early themes of despair and lust, certified 3x platinum in the U.S., with over 100 million YouTube views, its minimalist, gritty visuals introducing his shadowy persona, laying the foundation for his trilogy-era mystique and cult following.

The Weeknd – False Alarm (Official Video) – Released on October 13, 2016, from Starboy, this dance-punk track peaked at number 55 on the Billboard Hot 100, its video directed by Ilya Naishuller as a first-person shooter-style heist gone wrong, with The Weeknd as a bank robber in a violent spree ending in his death, certified platinum in the U.S., with over 100 million YouTube views, its chaotic, blood-soaked narrative and aggressive sound contrasting Starboy’s smoother hits, showcasing his experimental edge.

The Weeknd – After Hours (Audio) – Released on February 19, 2020, as the title track from After Hours, this synth-heavy R&B epic peaked at number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100, with its official audio on YouTube amassing over 200 million streams, showcasing The Weeknd’s haunting vocals over a sprawling 6-minute journey of regret and longing, certified 2x platinum in the U.S., its dark, cinematic production setting the tone for the album’s narrative of heartbreak and excess, resonating with fans through its raw emotion and lack of visuals letting the music’s intensity stand alone.

The Weeknd – Starboy (Live From The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2016 in Paris) – Performed on November 30, 2016, at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in Paris, this live rendition of the Starboy title track with Daft Punk saw The Weeknd in a black fur coat crooning amid strutting models like Bella Hadid, his then-girlfriend, peaking at number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 (studio version), with broadcast footage capturing his cool swagger and the song’s sleek electropop vibe, certified 11x platinum in the U.S., blending high fashion with his reinvention narrative, making it a glitzy, memorable TV moment tied to the album’s launch.

The Weeknd, JENNIE, Lily-Rose Depp – One Of The Girls (Official Video) – Dropped on December 8, 2023, from The Idol soundtrack, this sultry R&B track with BLACKPINK’s JENNIE and Lily-Rose Depp peaked at number 51 on the Billboard Hot 100, its video showing The Weeknd as a manipulative figure watching JENNIE and Depp in a toxic, seductive dance, reflecting the show’s dark themes, certified platinum in the U.S., with over 100 million YouTube views, its moody visuals and hypnotic beat amplifying the song’s cult status, offering a provocative glimpse into The Idol’s controversial world.

The Weeknd – Heartless (Official Video) – Released on December 3, 2019, from After Hours, this trap-R&B banger hit number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, its video directed by Anton Tammi showing The Weeknd in a red suit stumbling through a psychedelic Vegas night—casinos, neon lights, and licking a toad—embracing hedonism, certified 4x platinum in the U.S., with over 400 million YouTube views, its trippy, chaotic visuals kicking off the After Hours era’s narrative of excess and self-destruction, perfectly matching the song’s brash energy.

The Weeknd – Secrets (Official Video) – Launched on June 13, 2017, from Starboy, this synth-pop track peaked at number 47 on the Billboard Hot 100, its video directed by Pedro Martín-Calero showing The Weeknd chasing a woman through a surreal, mirrored building as architecture shifts, symbolizing hidden truths, certified 2x platinum in the U.S., with over 200 million YouTube views, its sleek visuals and ‘80s-inspired sound—sampling The Romantics—offering a lighter, mysterious vibe within Starboy’s glitzy framework.

The Weeknd – Call Out My Name (Official Audio) – Released on March 30, 2018, from My Dear Melancholy,, this R&B ballad peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100, with its official audio on YouTube garnering over 300 million streams, featuring The Weeknd’s raw vocals over minimal production about heartbreak—widely linked to Selena Gomez—certified 4x platinum in the U.S., its lack of visuals letting the song’s emotional weight shine, making it a fan favorite for its vulnerability and stark contrast to his poppier hits.

The Weeknd – I Was Never There feat. Gesaffelstein (Official Audio) – Dropped on March 30, 2018, from My Dear Melancholy,, this dark synth-R&B track with Gesaffelstein peaked at number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100, its audio release on YouTube racking up over 200 million streams, blending The Weeknd’s anguished cries with industrial beats about fleeting love, certified 2x platinum in the U.S., its moody, atmospheric sound tying to his breakup narrative, with no video emphasizing the music’s raw, introspective power.

The Weeknd – Take My Breath (Official Music Video) – Released on August 6, 2021, from Dawn FM, this disco-infused track peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100, its video directed by Cliqua showing The Weeknd entering a neon-lit club, dancing with a woman who chokes him with an oxygen mask in a surreal orgy, certified 2x platinum in the U.S., with over 200 million YouTube views, its pulsating beat and provocative visuals introducing the Dawn FM era’s themes of life, death, and ecstasy.

The Weeknd – Party Monster (Official Video) – Launched on January 12, 2017, from Starboy, this dark R&B track peaked at number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100, its video directed by BRTHR showing The Weeknd in a neon-drenched descent—hallucinating crosses, panthers, and melting women—embracing debauchery, certified 4x platinum in the U.S., with over 400 million YouTube views, its trippy, chaotic visuals reflecting the song’s hedonistic vibe, reinforcing his Starboy persona of excess and detachment.

Swedish House Mafia and The Weeknd – Moth To A Flame (Official Video) – Released on October 22, 2021, this EDM-R&B collab peaked at number 27 on the Billboard Hot 100, its video directed by Alexander Wessely showing The Weeknd reborn from a cocoon in a sterile room, dancing with a woman as Swedish House Mafia’s beats surge, certified platinum in the U.S., with over 100 million YouTube views, its stark, sensual visuals tying to themes of transformation and desire, blending their styles for a haunting, club-ready hit.

The Weeknd – Can’t Feel My Face (Official Audio) – Dropped on June 8, 2015, from Beauty Behind the Madness, this funky pop-R&B track hit number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, its audio release on YouTube amassing over 300 million streams, with its addictive groove about love as a drug certified 8x platinum in the U.S., lacking visuals but driving massive radio play and Grammy nods, marking The Weeknd’s mainstream breakout with its Michael Jackson-esque charm.

The Weeknd – In Your Eyes (Official Audio) – Released on March 20, 2020, from After Hours, this synth-pop track peaked at number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100, its audio on YouTube garnering over 200 million streams, featuring a saxophone outro and lyrics of regret, certified 3x platinum in the U.S., its ‘80s vibe shining without visuals, complementing the album’s narrative of longing and excess as a fan favorite.

The Weeknd – Out of Time (Official Video) – Launched on April 5, 2022, from Dawn FM, this smooth R&B track peaked at number 32 on the Billboard Hot 100, its video directed by Cliqua showing The Weeknd and HoYeon Jung in a nostalgic karaoke night, aging into elderly versions as Jim Carrey narrates, certified platinum in the U.S., with over 100 million YouTube views, its tender visuals and sampled ‘80s vibe reflecting time’s passage and love’s fragility, tying to the album’s existential themes.

The Weeknd – Die For You – Released on November 25, 2016, from Starboy, this R&B ballad peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 (after 2023 remix), with no standalone video but an audio release hitting over 500 million YouTube streams, its emotional plea certified 7x platinum in the U.S., surging in popularity years later via TikTok, showcasing enduring fan love for its heartfelt lyrics and lush production.

The Weeknd – M A N I A (Official Video) – Dropped on November 23, 2016, as a Starboy short film, this 12-minute video directed by Grant Singer weaves “All I Know,” “Sidewalks,” and others into a violent narrative, with The Weeknd stalked by a panther, killing clubgoers, and fleeing bloodied, peaking at number 1 (album) on the Billboard 200, with over 100 million YouTube views, its dark, cinematic chaos tying Starboy’s themes of fame and madness, offering a gritty companion to the album’s rollout.

The Weeknd – In Your Eyes (Official Video) – Released on March 23, 2020, from After Hours, this synth-pop track peaked at number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100, its video directed by Anton Tammi showing The Weeknd chasing a woman through a horror-inspired L.A., decapitated by her as she dances with his head, certified 3x platinum in the U.S., with over 300 million YouTube views, its ‘80s slasher vibe and saxophone flair amplifying the song’s desperate romance.

The Weeknd – Wicked Games – Released on October 18, 2012, from House of Balloons, this raw R&B track peaked at number 53 on the Billboard Hot 100 (re-release), its explicit video showing a topless dancer seducing The Weeknd, certified 3x platinum in the U.S., with over 100 million YouTube views, its stark, lustful visuals introducing his early persona, building his trilogy-era mystique with a haunting debut.

The Weeknd – Starboy ft. Daft Punk (Official Lyric Video) – Launched on September 22, 2016, from Starboy, this electropop hit peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, its lyric video featuring neon text over a starry backdrop, certified 11x platinum in the U.S., with over 100 million YouTube views, its sleek production shining without narrative, hyping the album’s reinvention theme with Daft Punk’s futuristic touch.

The Weeknd – King Of The Fall (Official Video) – Dropped on September 30, 2014, as a standalone single, this gritty R&B track peaked at number 62 on the Billboard Hot 100 (re-release), its video showing The Weeknd strutting through Toronto with women and dealers, reflecting his pre-fame roots, certified 2x platinum in the U.S., with over 100 million YouTube views, its raw visuals and boastful tone tying to his early sound, celebrating his hometown hustle.

The Weeknd – Save Your Tears (Official Audio) – Released on March 20, 2020, from After Hours, this synth-pop hit peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, its audio on YouTube hitting over 300 million streams, certified 6x platinum in the U.S., its pleading lyrics and ‘80s vibe driving massive success without visuals, cementing its status as a pandemic-era anthem with emotional resonance.

The Weeknd – In The Night (Official Video) – Released on December 8, 2015, from Beauty Behind the Madness, this synth-pop track peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100, its video directed by BRTHR blending anime-style visuals with live action, showing The Weeknd as a stoic figure watching a dancer escape a violent underworld of gangsters and strippers, certified 3x platinum in the U.S., with over 300 million YouTube views, its dark, retro narrative reflecting themes of trauma and redemption, tying to the song’s Michael Jackson-esque energy and emotional depth.

The Weeknd – Try Me (Official Audio) – Dropped on March 30, 2018, from My Dear Melancholy,, this moody R&B track peaked at number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100, its audio release on YouTube amassing over 100 million streams, featuring The Weeknd’s pleading vocals over a slow beat about reclaiming a past love, certified 2x platinum in the U.S., its raw emotion—linked to his Selena Gomez breakup—shining without visuals, offering a stark, introspective highlight from the EP’s heartbreak narrative.

The Weeknd – Is There Someone Else? (Audio) – Released on January 7, 2022, from Dawn FM, this synth-R&B track peaked at number 45 on the Billboard Hot 100, its audio on YouTube garnering over 100 million streams, with The Weeknd’s paranoid crooning about infidelity over a pulsating beat, certified platinum in the U.S., its lack of visuals letting the song’s sleek production and existential vibe—tied to the album’s radio concept—stand out, resonating with fans for its haunting introspection.

The Weeknd – The Zone ft. Drake (Official Video) – Launched on November 7, 2012, from House of Balloons, this atmospheric R&B track didn’t chart initially but grew iconic, its video directed by The Weeknd showing a girl in a balloon-filled room cutting herself free as he and Drake perform in shadowy settings, certified 2x platinum in the U.S., with over 100 million YouTube views, its minimalist, eerie visuals reflecting early XO vibes of detachment and excess, marking a key collab with his Toronto peer.

The Weeknd – Tell Your Friends (Official Video) – Released on August 24, 2015, from Beauty Behind the Madness, this Kanye West-produced R&B track peaked at number 54 on the Billboard Hot 100, its video directed by Grant Singer showing The Weeknd burying himself in a desert, dancing as a plastic figure watches, certified 3x platinum in the U.S., with over 200 million YouTube views, its surreal, existential visuals matching the song’s braggadocio and introspection, tying to his mainstream ascent.

The Weeknd, Madonna, Playboi Carti – Popular (Visualizer) – Dropped on June 2, 2023, from The Idol soundtrack, this R&B-rap track peaked at number 43 on the Billboard Hot 100, its visualizer featuring abstract neon graphics pulsing to the beat, with The Weeknd, Madonna, and Playboi Carti trading verses on fame and desire, certified platinum in the U.S., with over 50 million YouTube views, its sleek production and star power amplifying the show’s buzz, offering a hypnotic teaser without a full narrative video.

The Weeknd – High For This – Released on March 21, 2011, from House of Balloons, this dark R&B track didn’t chart initially but became a trilogy classic, with no official video but an audio release hitting over 100 million YouTube streams, featuring The Weeknd’s seductive vocals over a hypnotic beat about reckless abandon, certified 2x platinum in the U.S., its raw, druggy vibe introducing his early sound, resonating with fans for its moody, unpolished allure.

The Weeknd, Playboi Carti – Timeless – Released on September 27, 2024, from Hurry Up Tomorrow, this trap-R&B track peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, with no video yet but an audio release racking up over 50 million YouTube streams, blending The Weeknd’s crooning with Carti’s ad-libs over a sleek beat about eternal swagger, its instant chart success and fan hype tying to his evolving persona, certified gold in the U.S., showcasing a fresh collab dynamic.

The Weeknd, Madonna, Playboi Carti – Popular (Official Music Video) – Launched on June 20, 2023, from The Idol, this R&B-rap hit peaked at number 43 on the Billboard Hot 100, its video showing The Weeknd and Madonna in a mansion as Carti roams a city, intercut with The Idol clips, certified platinum in the U.S., with over 100 million YouTube views, its glamorous, chaotic visuals reflecting fame’s allure and cost, boosting the song’s cultural footprint with a star-studded narrative.

The Weeknd – Hurt You feat. Gesaffelstein (Official Audio) – Dropped on March 30, 2018, from My Dear Melancholy,, this synth-R&B track peaked at number 37 on the Billboard Hot 100, its audio on YouTube hitting over 100 million streams, with The Weeknd and Gesaffelstein crafting a cold, vengeful breakup tale, certified 2x platinum in the U.S., its lack of visuals emphasizing the song’s icy production and emotional sting, tying to the EP’s raw heartbreak theme.

The Weeknd – Sacrifice – Released on January 7, 2022, from Dawn FM, this funky synth-pop track peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100, its video directed by Cliqua showing The Weeknd in a red suit trapped in a cultish ritual, dancing as he’s sacrificed, certified 2x platinum in the U.S., with over 100 million YouTube views, its bold visuals and ‘80s groove reflecting freedom’s cost, aligning with the album’s existential radio narrative.

The Weeknd – In The Night (Official Audio) – Dropped on August 28, 2015, from Beauty Behind the Madness, this synth-pop hit peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100, its audio on YouTube amassing over 100 million streams, with The Weeknd’s soaring vocals about a troubled woman, certified 3x platinum in the U.S., its lack of visuals letting the song’s MJ-inspired energy shine, driving its chart success and emotional resonance.

The Weeknd – Save Your Tears / In Your Eyes (Live on The 2020 American Music Awards) – Performed on November 22, 2020, at the AMAs, this medley from After Hours featured The Weeknd in his bandaged After Hours persona, singing “In Your Eyes” on an L.A. bridge with fireworks and “Save Your Tears” in a mirrored set, both peaking at number 1 and 16 on the Billboard Hot 100, certified 6x and 3x platinum in the U.S., with broadcast footage showing his theatrical flair, winning Favorite Male Artist and boosting the songs’ pandemic-era dominance.

The Weeknd – The Morning – Released on March 21, 2011, from House of Balloons, this hazy R&B track didn’t chart initially but became a fan favorite, with no video but an audio release hitting over 100 million YouTube streams, featuring The Weeknd’s dreamy vocals about post-party reflection, certified 2x platinum in the U.S., its lo-fi vibe defining his early trilogy sound, resonating for its raw, hedonistic charm.

The Weeknd – Dancing In The Flames (Official Music Video) – Launched on September 13, 2024, from Hurry Up Tomorrow, this synth-rock track peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100, its video directed by Anton Tammi showing The Weeknd in a red suit crashing a car, dancing through flames in slow motion, certified gold in the U.S., with over 50 million YouTube views, its fiery visuals and urgent beat reflecting risk and passion, tying to his latest era’s bold evolution.

The Weeknd – Wasted Times (Official Audio) – Dropped on March 30, 2018, from My Dear Melancholy,, this R&B ballad peaked at number 27 on the Billboard Hot 100, its audio on YouTube garnering over 100 million streams, with The Weeknd lamenting lost love—tied to Bella Hadid—over a mellow beat, certified 2x platinum in the U.S., its lack of visuals highlighting the song’s tender vulnerability, making it a standout from the EP’s emotional core.

The Weeknd – Starboy (Audio) ft. Daft Punk – Released on September 21, 2016, from Starboy, this electropop anthem hit number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, its audio on YouTube amassing over 500 million streams, with The Weeknd and Daft Punk crafting a sleek tale of fame, certified 11x platinum in the U.S., its raw sound without visuals driving massive hype, launching the album’s reinvention narrative with swagger and style.

The Weeknd – Is There Someone Else? – Released on January 7, 2022, from Dawn FM, this synth-R&B track peaked at number 45 on the Billboard Hot 100, with no separate video but an audio release hitting over 100 million YouTube streams, featuring The Weeknd’s jealous musings over a slick beat, certified platinum in the U.S., its introspective tone fitting the album’s radio concept, captivating fans with its sleek, paranoid energy.

The Weeknd – Trust Issues (Remix) – Released in 2011 as a loose remix of Drake’s track, this R&B cut didn’t chart but became a trilogy-era gem, with no video but an audio release on SoundCloud and YouTube hitting millions of streams, featuring The Weeknd’s raw take on betrayal over a moody beat, certified gold in the U.S., its early XO sound resonating with fans for its unpolished edge and Toronto roots.

The Weeknd – Rolling Stone (Explicit) (Official Video) – Dropped on October 3, 2012, from Glass Table Girls, this slow R&B track didn’t chart initially, its video directed by The Weeknd showing him and a woman covered in TV static, singing as she morphs into him, certified platinum in the U.S., with over 50 million YouTube views, its eerie, explicit visuals reflecting his early themes of identity and excess, tying to his trilogy mystique.

The Weeknd “Earned It” (Fifty Shades Of Grey) Official Lyric Video – Released on January 21, 2015, from the Fifty Shades of Grey soundtrack and later Beauty Behind the Madness, this sultry R&B track peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, its lyric video featuring black-and-white film clips of Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan with seductive text overlay, certified 8x platinum in the U.S., with over 100 million YouTube views, its orchestral seduction and Grammy-nominated sound amplifying the movie’s erotic hype, marking The Weeknd’s early mainstream breakthrough with a sensual, cinematic vibe.

The Weeknd ft. ROSALÍA – Blinding Lights [Remix] (Official Lyric Video) – Dropped on December 4, 2020, this remix of the After Hours megahit with Spanish artist ROSALÍA peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 (original), its lyric video showcasing neon text in English and Spanish over a starry backdrop, certified 12x platinum in the U.S. (original), with over 50 million YouTube views, blending ROSALÍA’s flamenco flair with The Weeknd’s synthwave anthem, refreshing the 2020 classic with bilingual charm and maintaining its global dominance.

The Weeknd – House Of Balloons / Glass Table Girls – Released on March 21, 2011, from House of Balloons, this two-part R&B track didn’t chart initially but became a trilogy cornerstone, with no official video but an audio release hitting over 100 million YouTube streams, featuring a shift from dreamy seduction to gritty excess over Siouxsie Sioux samples, certified 2x platinum in the U.S., its raw, drug-fueled narrative introducing his early sound, resonating with fans for its dark, unfiltered allure and XO mystique.

The Weeknd – Heartless (Official Audio) – Launched on November 27, 2019, from After Hours, this trap-R&B banger hit number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, its audio on YouTube amassing over 200 million streams, with The Weeknd’s brash vocals over booming production about emotional numbness, certified 4x platinum in the U.S., its raw energy without visuals kicking off the After Hours era, setting the stage for its hedonistic video counterpart with unapologetic swagger.

The Weeknd – Die For You (Official Audio) – Released on November 25, 2016, from Starboy, this R&B ballad peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 (after 2023 remix), its audio on YouTube racking up over 500 million streams, featuring The Weeknd’s heartfelt plea over lush production, certified 7x platinum in the U.S., its emotional depth surging via TikTok years later, proving its timeless appeal without a standalone video.

The Weeknd – Blinding Lights (Live On The 2020 MTV VMAs) – Performed on August 30, 2020, at the MTV VMAs, this After Hours synthwave hit peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, with The Weeknd in his bloodied After Hours persona singing atop NYC’s Edge at Hudson Yards under fireworks, certified 12x platinum in the U.S., broadcast footage showing his commanding presence, winning Video of the Year and reinforcing the song’s pandemic-era reign with a breathtaking live spectacle.

The Weeknd – What You Need – Released on March 21, 2011, from House of Balloons, this slow R&B track didn’t chart initially but became a trilogy staple, with no video but an audio release hitting over 50 million YouTube streams, featuring The Weeknd’s seductive croon over a minimalist beat about desire, certified platinum in the U.S., its lo-fi intimacy defining his early sound, captivating fans with its raw, shadowy allure.

The Weeknd ft. Future – Double Fantasy (Official Music Video) – Dropped on April 21, 2023, from The Idol soundtrack, this moody R&B track peaked at number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100, its video directed by Anton Tammi showing The Weeknd and Future amid fiery Idol scenes with Lily-Rose Depp, reflecting toxic love, certified platinum in the U.S., with over 50 million YouTube views, its dark visuals and mellow trap beat tying to the show’s provocative vibe, blending their styles seamlessly.

SZA, The Weeknd, Travis Scott – Power Is Power (Official Video) – Released on April 18, 2019, from For The Throne (Game of Thrones), this hip-hop-R&B track peaked at number 90 on the Billboard Hot 100, its video interspersing SZA, The Weeknd, and Travis Scott performing with Thrones clips of battles and dragons, certified gold in the U.S., with over 50 million YouTube views, its regal theme of dominance syncing to the show’s epic stakes, delivering a star-powered anthem with cinematic flair.

The Weeknd – In Your Eyes Remix feat. Doja Cat (Audio) – Launched on October 16, 2020, this remix of the After Hours track peaked at number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 (original), its audio on YouTube hitting over 50 million streams, adding Doja Cat’s flirty verse to The Weeknd’s sax-driven synth-pop plea, certified 3x platinum in the U.S. (original), its refreshed vibe without visuals enhancing the song’s romantic desperation, boosting its replay value with a playful twist.

The Weeknd – Next – Released on August 15, 2011, from House of Balloons, this dark R&B track didn’t chart initially, with no video but an audio release garnering over 50 million YouTube streams, featuring The Weeknd’s detached vocals about moving on over a hypnotic beat, certified platinum in the U.S., its early trilogy sound of cold seduction resonating with fans for its raw, minimalist edge.

The Weeknd, Playboi Carti, Madonna – Popular (Official Audio) – Dropped on June 2, 2023, from The Idol, this R&B-rap track peaked at number 43 on the Billboard Hot 100, its audio on YouTube hitting over 100 million streams, with The Weeknd, Madonna, and Playboi Carti weaving a tale of fame over sleek production, certified platinum in the U.S., its star-studded allure without visuals hyping the show, delivering a catchy, glamorous hit.

The Weeknd – Reminder (Audio) – Released on November 25, 2016, from Starboy, this chill R&B track peaked at number 31 on the Billboard Hot 100, its audio on YouTube amassing over 100 million streams, with The Weeknd’s laid-back flex over a smooth beat, certified 3x platinum in the U.S., its swagger shining without visuals, reinforcing his Starboy persona with understated cool.

The Weeknd – Live For ft. Drake (Explicit) (Official Video) – Launched on September 11, 2013, from Beauty Behind the Madness, this R&B-rap track didn’t chart prominently, its video showing The Weeknd and Drake in a smoky warehouse with eerie figures, certified platinum in the U.S., with over 50 million YouTube views, its raw, explicit visuals reflecting Toronto grit and loyalty, tying to his early XO roots with a moody collab.

The Weeknd – Coming Down – Released on March 21, 2011, from House of Balloons, this introspective R&B track didn’t chart initially, with no video but an audio release hitting over 50 million YouTube streams, featuring The Weeknd’s post-high reflections over a mellow beat, certified platinum in the U.S., its trilogy-era vulnerability resonating with fans for its raw, emotional depth.

The Weeknd – São Paulo (Official Music Video) – Dropped on October 25, 2024, from Hurry Up Tomorrow, this experimental R&B track peaked at number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100, its video directed by Freeka showing The Weeknd with Anitta in a surreal São Paulo, dancing as a pregnant woman’s belly morphs into a cityscape, with over 20 million YouTube views, its bold visuals and Brazilian-inspired beat reflecting a new sonic chapter, captivating with its avant-garde flair.

The Weeknd – Nothing Is Lost (You Give Me Strength) (Official Lyric Video) – Released on December 15, 2022, from the Avatar: The Way of Water soundtrack, this cinematic R&B track peaked at number 72 on the Billboard Hot 100, its lyric video featuring Avatar ocean scenes with glowing text, certified gold in the U.S., with over 20 million YouTube views, its uplifting plea syncing to the film’s epic scope, offering an emotional tie-in with orchestral grandeur.

The Weeknd – Save Your Tears (iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Live Performance) – Performed on December 10, 2020, at the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball, this After Hours hit peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, with The Weeknd in his bandaged persona singing in a mirrored set under festive lights, certified 6x platinum in the U.S., fan footage capturing its emotional pull, boosting the song’s holiday-season reign with a polished live showcase.

The Weeknd – The Zone (feat. Drake) – Released on November 7, 2012, from House of Balloons, this atmospheric R&B track didn’t chart initially, its video showing a girl escaping balloons as The Weeknd and Drake perform in shadows, certified 2x platinum in the U.S., with over 100 million YouTube views, its eerie visuals and XO vibe marking a key early collab, beloved for its dark, seductive tone.

The Weeknd – Less Than Zero (Official Lyric Video) – Dropped on January 7, 2022, from Dawn FM, this synth-pop track peaked at number 53 on the Billboard Hot 100, its lyric video featuring neon text over a starry desert road, certified platinum in the U.S., with over 50 million YouTube views, its reflective lyrics and ‘80s vibe tying to the album’s existential narrative, resonating with fans for its bittersweet charm.

The Weeknd – Out of Time (Audio) – Released on January 7, 2022, from Dawn FM, this smooth R&B track peaked at number 32 on the Billboard Hot 100, its audio on YouTube amassing over 100 million streams, featuring The Weeknd’s tender vocals over a sampled ‘80s beat about lost love, certified platinum in the U.S., its nostalgic vibe and Jim Carrey’s spoken outro tying to the album’s radio concept, resonating with fans for its emotional depth without visuals.

The Weeknd – Snowchild (Animated Video) – Dropped on July 22, 2020, from After Hours, this introspective R&B track peaked at number 44 on the Billboard Hot 100, its animated video by D’ART Shtajio showing The Weeknd as a cartoon wandering his Toronto past—strip clubs, Hollywood—ending in a blizzard, certified platinum in the U.S., with over 20 million YouTube views, its reflective lyrics and stylized visuals tracing his rise and isolation, offering a unique After Hours chapter.

The Weeknd – Too Late (Audio) – Released on March 20, 2020, from After Hours, this dark synth-R&B track peaked at number 39 on the Billboard Hot 100, its audio on YouTube hitting over 50 million streams, with The Weeknd’s desperate vocals over a glitchy beat about a broken relationship, certified platinum in the U.S., its raw energy without visuals tying to the album’s chaotic narrative, captivating fans with its intense emotion.

The Weeknd – Save Your Tears (Live on The 2021 Billboard Music Awards) – Performed on May 23, 2021, at the Billboard Music Awards, this After Hours hit peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, with The Weeknd in his red-suit persona singing amid a fleet of cars on an L.A. street, certified 6x platinum in the U.S., broadcast footage showcasing his theatrical flair, winning seven awards that night and amplifying the song’s chart reign with a dynamic live spectacle.

The Weeknd – The Party & The After Party – Released on March 21, 2011, from House of Balloons, this two-part R&B track didn’t chart initially, with no video but an audio release hitting over 50 million YouTube streams, shifting from seductive party vibes to a bleak comedown, certified platinum in the U.S., its raw, druggy narrative defining his early trilogy sound, beloved for its unfiltered glimpse into excess and regret.

The Weeknd – Escape From LA (Audio) – Dropped on March 20, 2020, from After Hours, this moody R&B track peaked at number 47 on the Billboard Hot 100, its audio on YouTube garnering over 50 million streams, with The Weeknd’s brooding vocals about betrayal in L.A. over a minimal beat, certified platinum in the U.S., its lack of visuals letting the song’s cinematic vibe shine, tying to the album’s tale of disillusionment.

The Weeknd – Alone Again (Official Audio) – Released on March 20, 2020, from After Hours, this haunting R&B track peaked at number 52 on the Billboard Hot 100, its audio on YouTube hitting over 50 million streams, featuring The Weeknd’s isolated crooning over a glitchy intro, certified platinum in the U.S., its stark sound without visuals kicking off the album’s narrative of loneliness and excess, resonating with its atmospheric depth.

The Weeknd – In Your Eyes (iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Live Performance) – Performed on December 10, 2020, at the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball, this After Hours synth-pop hit peaked at number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100, with The Weeknd in his bandaged persona singing in a festive set with a live sax solo, certified 3x platinum in the U.S., fan footage capturing its romantic energy, boosting the song’s holiday-season appeal with a polished live rendition.

The Weeknd – Privilege (Official Audio) – Dropped on March 30, 2018, from My Dear Melancholy,, this mellow R&B track peaked at number 49 on the Billboard Hot 100, its audio on YouTube amassing over 50 million streams, with The Weeknd’s reflective vocals about moving on over a soft beat, certified platinum in the U.S., its understated vibe without visuals closing the EP with emotional weight, tied to his breakup narrative.

The Weeknd, Lily Rose Depp & Ramsey – Fill the Void (Official Audio) – Released on June 23, 2023, from The Idol soundtrack, this dark R&B track didn’t chart prominently, its audio on YouTube hitting over 20 million streams, featuring The Weeknd with Lily Rose Depp and Ramsey’s eerie vocals about emptiness, its moody production reflecting the show’s toxic glamour, offering a haunting collab without visuals that resonates with Idol fans.

The Weeknd – Faith (Audio) – Launched on March 20, 2020, from After Hours, this synth-R&B track peaked at number 46 on the Billboard Hot 100, its audio on YouTube garnering over 50 million streams, with The Weeknd’s despairing vocals about losing faith amid excess, certified platinum in the U.S., its lack of visuals emphasizing the song’s dark, cinematic pull, tying to the album’s descent into chaos.

The Weeknd – Until I Bleed Out (Official Video) – Dropped on April 7, 2020, from After Hours, this experimental R&B track peaked at number 58 on the Billboard Hot 100, its video directed by Anton Tammi showing The Weeknd in his red-suit persona collapsing at a surreal party, hallucinating as confetti falls, certified platinum in the U.S., with over 20 million YouTube views, its disorienting visuals and raw sound closing the album’s narrative with a haunting crash.

The Weeknd – Less Than Zero (Audio) – Released on January 7, 2022, from Dawn FM, this synth-pop track peaked at number 53 on the Billboard Hot 100, its audio on YouTube hitting over 50 million streams, with The Weeknd’s bittersweet vocals over an ‘80s beat about self-worth, certified platinum in the U.S., its reflective tone without visuals fitting the album’s existential vibe, captivating with its emotional resonance.

The Weeknd – Belong To The World (Official Video) – Launched on July 15, 2013, from Kiss Land, this moody R&B track peaked at number 87 on the Billboard Hot 100 (re-release), its video directed by Anthony Mandler showing The Weeknd in a dystopian Tokyo, obsessed with a geisha amid militaristic scenes, certified platinum in the U.S., with over 20 million YouTube views, its cinematic visuals reflecting unrequited love and isolation, tying to the album’s dark aesthetic.

The Weeknd – Try Me (Official Video) – Dropped on June 6, 2018, from My Dear Melancholy,, this R&B ballad peaked at number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100, its video directed by David M. Helman showing fan-shot footage of The Weeknd in a car and on tour, certified 2x platinum in the U.S., with over 50 million YouTube views, its intimate, lo-fi visuals matching the song’s plea to reclaim love, offering a raw, fan-driven glimpse.

The Weeknd – Secrets/Can’t Feel My Face (Vevo Presents) – Performed on October 24, 2015, for Vevo Presents at L.A.’s Orpheum Theatre, this medley from Beauty Behind the Madness peaked at number 47 and 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, with The Weeknd in a sleek suit blending the synth-pop secrecy of “Secrets” with the funky “Can’t Feel My Face,” certified 2x and 8x platinum in the U.S., footage showing his electric stage presence, amplifying both tracks’ early mainstream impact.

The Weeknd – Too Late (Official Video) – Released on October 22, 2020, from After Hours, this dark R&B track peaked at number 39 on the Billboard Hot 100, its video directed by Cliqua showing two women reconstructing The Weeknd’s severed head post-In Your Eyes, dancing with it in a gory romp, certified platinum in the U.S., with over 50 million YouTube views, its twisted visuals and glitchy beat amplifying the album’s chaotic heartbreak saga.

The Weeknd, Playboi Carti – Timeless (Official Lyric Video) – Launched on September 27, 2024, from Hurry Up Tomorrow, this trap-R&B track peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, its lyric video featuring neon text over a starry void, certified gold in the U.S., with over 20 million YouTube views, blending The Weeknd’s crooning with Carti’s ad-libs on eternal swagger, hyping his latest era with sleek visuals.

The Weeknd – Loft Music – Released on March 21, 2011, from House of Balloons, this hazy R&B track didn’t chart initially, with no video but an audio release hitting over 50 million YouTube streams, featuring The Weeknd’s hedonistic vocals over a dreamy beat, certified platinum in the U.S., its trilogy-era rawness resonating with fans for its unpolished, seductive vibe.

The Weeknd – Acquainted (Official Audio) – Dropped on August 28, 2015, from Beauty Behind the Madness, this sultry R&B track peaked at number 60 on the Billboard Hot 100, its audio on YouTube amassing over 100 million streams, with The Weeknd’s smooth vocals about fleeting love, certified 2x platinum in the U.S., its lush production shining without visuals, marking his mainstream polish with sensual appeal.

The Weeknd – Hardest To Love (Audio) – Released on March 20, 2020, from After Hours, this synth-R&B track peaked at number 50 on the Billboard Hot 100, its audio on YouTube hitting over 50 million streams, with The Weeknd’s regretful vocals over a danceable beat, certified platinum in the U.S., its emotional pull without visuals opening the album with heartbreak, resonating with its sleek energy.