The Weeknd Shocks Fans with Unforgettable Grammy Stage Comeback!

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The Weeknd is stepping into the blinding lights of the 2025 Grammys.

Four years following his absence from the award ceremony, four-time Grammy recipient Abel Tesfaye (also known as The Weeknd) unexpectedly took to the stage at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. There, he performed two of his hit songs, “Die For You” and “Timeless.” For a look at more impressive performances from the 2025 Grammy Awards, check out this link.

At his Feb 2nd show, The Weeknd, dressed in an oversized coat with hood, black sunglasses, and gloves, stood solo under a red spotlight on stage. As he began to sing “Die For You,” the hands of multiple backup dancers emerged from the shadows, gradually appearing along with their bodies surrounded by smoke.

The concert featuring The Weeknd didn’t stop there with surprises. Alongside other performers like Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, Doechii, and Sabrina Carpenter on the music night extravaganza, The Weeknd also invited Playboi Carti to join him for a live performance of their collaboration “Timeless.

Approximately four years prior to his surprising Grammy comeback, the artist behind “Blinding Lights” (who more recently won the Gramophone for Best Melodic Rap Performance in 2022 for his collaboration with Kanye West titled “Hurricane”) publicly declared that he would be skipping the ceremony because of the “confidential selection committees.

In his statement from March 2021, he declared, “I’ve decided that my record company will no longer enter my songs for Grammy consideration.

Ever since then, The Weeknd hasn’t made an appearance at the most prestigious music event. This fact is particularly noteworthy to Harvey Mason Jr., the president of the Recording Academy.

Harvey stated on February 2 when presenting the singer, “I could hear his passion, I sensed his devotion,” he expressed. He spoke about desiring an institution that prioritizes the welfare of all musicians, an organization that mirrors the current and future music community as a whole.

It turns out that The Weeknd’s boycott was indeed recognized, as Harvey put it, “Over the last couple of years, we’ve paid attention, we’ve made adjustments, and we’ve evolved.

Don’t forget to check out the full lineup of unforgettable highlights from the 2025 Grammys; here are the names of all the winners!

New Blue Sun by André 3000

Cowboy Carter by Beyoncé

Short N’ Sweet by Sabrina Carpenter 

Brat by Charli xcx

Djesse Vol. 4 by Jacob Collier

Hit Me Hard and Soft by Billie Eilish 

The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess by Chappell Roan

The Tortured Poets Department by Taylor Swift

WINNER: Short N’ Sweet by Sabrina Carpenter

Hit Me Hard and Soft by Billie Eilish 

Eternal Sunshine by Ariana Grande 

The Rise and Fall of A Midwest Princess by Chappell Roan 

The Tortured Poets Department by Taylor Swift

“A Bar Song (Tipsy)” by Shaboozey

“Birds of a Feather” by Billie Eilish

“Die With a Smile” by Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars

“Fortnight” by Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone

“Good Luck, Babe!” by Chappell Roan

WINNER: “Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar

“Please Please Please” by Sabrina Carpenter

“Texas Hold ‘Em” by BeyoncĂ©

“Now and Then” by The Beatles

“Texas Hold ‘Em” by BeyoncĂ©

“Espresso” by Sabrina Carpenter

“360” by Charli xcx

“Birds of a Feather” by Billie Eilish

WINNER: “Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar

“Good Luck, Babe!” by Chappell Roan

“Fortnight” by Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone

Benson Boone

Sabrina Carpenter

Doechii

WINNER: Chappell Roan

Shaboozey

Teddy Swims

Khruangbin

Armageddon by Ricky Gervais

WINNER: The Dreamer by Dave Chappelle

The Prisoner by Jim Gaffigan

Someday You’ll Die by Nikki Glaser

Where Was I by Trevor Noah

“Us” by Gracie Abrams ft. Taylor Swift

“LEVII’S JEANS” by BeyoncĂ© ft. Post Malone

“Guess” by Charli xcx ft. Billie Eillish

“The Boy Is Mine” by Ariana Grande ft. Brandy and Monica! 

WINNER: “Die With A Smile” by Lady Gaga ft. Bruno Mars

WINNER: Cowboy Carter by Beyoncé

F-1 Trillion by Post Malone

Deeper Well by Kacey Musgraves

Higher by Chris Stapleton

Whirlwind by Lainey Wilson

“Cowboys Cry Too” by Kelsea Ballerini and Noah Kahan

WINNER: “II Most Wanted” by BeyoncĂ© and Miley Cyrus

“Break Mine” by Brothers Osborne

“Bigger Houses” by Dan + Shay

“I Had Some Help” by Post Malone and Morgan Wallen

“16 Carriages” by BeyoncĂ©

“I Am Not Okay” by Jelly Roll

“The Architect” by Kacey Musgraves

“A Bar Song (Tipsy)” by Shaboozey

WINNER: “It Takes A Woman” by Chris Stapleton

WINNER: “The Architect” by Shane McAnally, Kacey Musgraves and Josh Osborne

Drinking Tunes (Feeling Lively)

Composers: Sean Cook, Jerrel Jones, Joe Kent, Chibueze Collins Obinna, Nevin Sastry, Mark Williams

This song, “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” by the talented team of Sean Cook, Jerrel Jones, Joe Kent, Chibueze Collins Obinna, Nevin Sastry, and Mark Williams, is a lively tune about the joy of drinking in a bar. It captures the carefree, relaxed atmosphere that comes with having a few drinks, making it perfect for unwinding after a long day. The song’s lyrics invite listeners to join the fun and let loose, embracing the spirit of camaraderie and laughter that bars often bring.

“I Am Not Okay” by Casey Brown, Jason DeFord, Ashley Gorley and Taylor Phillip

I received Assistance from:

* Louis Bell
* Ashley Gorley
* Hoskins
* Austin Post
* Ernest Smith
* Ryan Vojtesak
* Morgan Wallen
* Chandler Paul Walters

on a song.

The Texas Hold ‘Em Game” penned by authors Brian Bates, BeyoncĂ© Knowles-Carter, Elizabeth Lowell Boland, Megan Bulow, Nate Ferraro, and Raphael Saadiq

Or simply:
Texas Hold ‘Em, a collaboration between Brian Bates, BeyoncĂ©, Elizabeth Lowell Boland, Megan Bulow, Nate Ferraro, and Raphael Saadiq.

WINNER: “Brat” by Charli XCX

“Three” by Four Tet

“Hyperdrama” by Justice

“Timeless” by Kaytranada

“Telos” by Zedd

“Make You Mine” by Madison Beer

WINNER: “Von Dutch” by Charli xcx

“L’Amour de Ma Vie [Over Now Extended Edit]” by Billie Eillish

“yes, and?” by Ariana Grande

“Got Me Started” by Troye Sivan

Funk Generation by Anitta

El Viaje by Luis Fonsi

GARCÍA by Kany García

WINNER: Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran by Shakira

ORQUÍDEAS by Kali Uchis

Compita del Destino by El David Aguilar

Pa’ Tu Cuerpa by Cimafunk

Autopoiética by Mon Laferte

GRASA by NATHY PELUSO

WINNER: ¿Quién trae las cornetas? by Rawayana

Tailor Swif—A$AP Rocky

360—Charli xcx

Houdini—Eminem

WINNER: Not Like Us—Kendrick Lamar

Fortnight—Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone

nadie sabe lo que va a pasar mañana by Bad Bunny

Rayo by J Balvin

FERXXOCALIPSIS by Feid

WINNER: LAS LETRAS YA NO IMPORTAN by Residente

att. by Young Miko

“Asteroids” by Marlanna Evans

Festival Spectacle” by Jordan Carter, Raul Cubina, Grant Dickinson, Samuel Lindley, Nasir Pemberton, Dimitri Roger, Tyrone Griffin, Jr., Kaney O. West, and Mark Williams

This title change aims to maintain the essence of the original while using more descriptive language that is easy to understand for a broader audience. The new title “Festival Spectacle” suggests a large-scale, vibrant event, which aligns with the lively atmosphere typically associated with a carnival.

“Like That” by Kendrick Lamar Duckworth, Kobe “BbyKobe” Hood, Leland Wayne & Nayvadius Wilburn

WINNER: “Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar

Sure thing, team!” (by Ronald Jackson, Jacquez Lowe, Timothy McKibbins, Kevin Andre Price, Julius Rivera III & Gloria Woods)

“Enough (Miami)” by Cardi B

“When the Sun Shines Again” by Common and Pete Rock ft. Posdnuos

“Nissan Altima” by Doechii

“Houdini” by Eminem

“Like That” by Future & Metro Boomin ft. Kendrick Lamar

“Yeah Glo!” by GloRilla

WINNER: “Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar

Might Delete Later by J. Cole

The Auditorium, Vol. 1 by Common and Pete Rock

WINNER: Alligator Bites Never Heal by Doechii

The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De GrĂące) by Eminem

We Don’t Trust You by Future and Metro Boomin

Titled “After Hours”: A Collaborative Work by Diovanna Frazier, Alex Goldblatt, Kehlani Parrish, Khris Rydick-Tynes, and Daniel Upchurch

Or simply:

“The After Hours Project”, created jointly by Diovanna Frazier, Alex Goldblatt, Kehlani Parrish, Khris Riddick-Tynes, and Daniel Upchurch.

“Burning” by Ronald Banful and Temilade Openiyi

Alright, Here We Venture (Oh Dear)” or simply “Off We Trot (Watch Out)” – These options maintain the playful, catchy essence of the original title while offering slightly different phrases.

“Ruined Me” by Jeff Gitelman, Priscilla Renea and Kevin Theodore

WINNER: “Saturn” by Rob Bisel, Carter Lang, Solána Rowe, Jared Solomon and Scott Zhang

“Guidance” by JhenĂ© Aiko 

“Residuals” by Chris Brown

“Here We Go (Uh Oh)” by Coco Jones

WINNER: “Made for Me (Live on BET)” by Muni Long

“Saturn” by Sza

“Bodyguard” by Beyonce

WINNER: “Espresso” by Sabrina Carpenter

“Apple” by Charli xcx

“Birds of a Feather” by Billie Eilish 

“Good Luck, Babe!” by Chappell Roan

WINNER: “Now and Then” by The Beatles

“Beautiful People (Stay High)” by The Black Keys

“The American Dream Is Killing Me” by Green Day

“Gift Horse” by Idles

“Dark Matter” by Pearl Jam

“Broken Man” by St. Vincent

Happiness Bastards by The Black Crows

Romance by Fontaines D.C.

Saviors by Green Day

Tangk by IDLES

Dark Matter by Pearl Jam

WINNER: Hackney Diamonds by Rolling Stones

No Name by Jack White

WINNER: 11:11 (Deluxe) by Chris Brown

Vantablack by Lalah Hathaway

Revenge by Muni Long

Algorithm by Lucky Daye

Coming Home by Usher

 

“Ya Ya” by BeyoncĂ©

“Subtitles” by Madison Cunningham

“Don’t Do Me Good” by Madi Diaz ft. Kacey Musgraves

WINNER: “American Dreaming” by Sierra Ferrell

“Runaway Train” by Sarah Jarosz

“Empty Trainload of Sky” by Gillian Welch and David Rawlings

 

WINNER: Hell’s Kitchen

Merrily We Roll Along

The Notebook

The Outsiders

Suffs

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2025-02-03 07:41