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In a moment no one saw coming, The Weeknd made a stunning return to the GRAMMYs stage at the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards in Los Angeles.
The performance marked a major turning point for the artist, who has been at odds with the Recording Academy since 2021.
For years, The Weeknd, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, has been vocal about his frustrations with the GRAMMYs, citing a lack of transparency and fairness in their nomination process.
His 2020 smash hit “Blinding Lights” shattered streaming records and became one of the most successful songs of all time—yet it failed to receive a single nomination at the awards.
Feeling snubbed and disrespected, Tesfaye announced in 2021 that he would no longer submit his music for GRAMMY consideration.
Since then, he has remained absent from the event, making his return to the stage tonight a major moment in music history.
GRAMMYs CEO Harvey Mason Jr. addressed the long-standing tension between the artist and the organization, revealing that efforts had been made to mend their relationship.
“Over the past few years, we’ve listened, acted, and changed,”
Mason Jr. stated, acknowledging The Weeknd’s concerns.
Fans quickly took to social media, with one user jokingly posting,
“The Weeknd made these cats apologize to him before taking the stage lol. That’s a wild flex.”
Others noted that the GRAMMYs even created a PowerPoint presentation highlighting everything the singer had said about the awards over the years.
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The Weeknd made his long-awaited return to the GRAMMYs stage with an unforgettable performance, premiering two new songs from his latest album, Hurry Up Tomorrow.
He opened with “Cry for Me” before transitioning into “Timeless,” a track that featured a surprise appearance from Playboi Carti.
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Viewers were quick to praise the performance, calling it “epic,” “electrifying,” and “straight-up fire.”
Many saw this as a full-circle moment for an artist who had once vowed never to return.
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With the release of Hurry Up Tomorrow and his return to the GRAMMYs stage, The Weeknd’s next move remains a mystery.
While it’s unclear whether he will begin submitting his work for GRAMMY consideration again, his performance tonight proved that he’s still one of the most captivating and influential artists in the industry.
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