The Weeknd entered the Guinness Book of Records as the most popular artist in the world

Canadian singer The Weeknd (real name Abel Tesfaye) has become the most popular musician in the world, announced the Guinness Book of Records. The artist achieved this title by breaking two records: the most monthly listeners on Spotify, 111. 4 million (as of March 20, 2023), and the first artist to reach 100 million monthly listeners on Spotify. The Weeknd's 2020 track Blinding Lights remains Spotify's most streamed track with over 3. 4 billion streams. In 2016, The Weeknd also entered the Guinness Book of World Records for the most streamed album on Spotify ‒ Beauty Behind the Madness ‒ as well as the longest stay in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 by a male solo artist.

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