The Weeknd's "Blinding Lights" has officially become the first song on Spotify to reach 5 billion streams. This was confirmed on August 31, nearly six years after the song was released.
“Blinding Lights” was released in November 2019 as the second single from the album After Hours. As of January 2024, it had reached 4 billion streams, and is now even more established as one of the most popular songs in the world.
At the time of its release, the song topped the Billboard Hot 100 for four weeks and also became the first song to stay in the Top 10 for an entire year.
In addition, “Blinding Lights” also achieved a Diamond Certification from the RIAA, a testament to its immense success. Currently, its streaming revenue is worth more than ₱300 billion, if revenue from Spotify plays is converted.
This milestone proves that “Blinding Lights” is one of the most successful songs in the modern era of music.
