The Weeknd Makes History as the First Artist to Reach 100 Million Listeners on Spotify

Canadian rapper The Weeknd has made history as the first artist to reach 100 million monthly listeners on Spotify

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According to recent data, The Weeknd's monthly listener count has surpassed 100,450,642 on the popular music platform.

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This latest achievement is a remarkable feat for the artist and showcases his immense popularity among music lovers.

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The Weeknd's latest record-breaking milestone comes just a few days after he released a new remix of his hit song, "Die For You," featuring Ariana Grande

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The collaboration has been received positively by fans and critics alike and has further cemented The Weeknd's status as one of the biggest names in the music industry.

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