The Weeknd takes two more steps towards becoming the most important artist on the planet.
The Weeknd sets two Guinness records
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He has just been confirmed as the most popular artist in the world by the Guinness World Records Committee!
The Weeknd sets two Guinness World Records
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The Canadian singer has become the first artist to reach 100 million monthly listeners on Spotify...
The Weeknd sets two Guinness World Records
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...easily surpassing Miley Cyrus, in 2nd place, with just over 82 million listeners.
The Weeknd sets two Guinness World Records
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In addition, the singer whose real name is Abel Tesfaye has also recently been confirmed as the most listened to artist every month on the same platform.
The Weeknd sets two Guinness World Records
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According to Guinness, the star can thank TikTok and the release of his Die For You remix with Ariana Grande...
The Weeknd sets two Guinness World Records
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...which quickly went viral on social media and exploded his listener base...
The Weeknd sets two Guinness World Records
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...on various streaming platforms... including Spotify.
The Weeknd sets two Guinness World Records
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The monstrous success of Blinding Lights is also a big factor in the whole thing.
The Weeknd sets two Guinness World Records
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At only 33 years old, The Weeknd is certainly not done breaking industry records!