After years of boycotting the Grammys, The Weeknd made a jaw-dropping return at the 2025 Grammy Awards, delivering a high-voltage performance that left fans in awe! The Blinding Lights hitmaker had previously sworn off the awards after his After Hours album was completely snubbed in 2021. But in a shocking twist, the R&B superstar took the stage, proving that time—and perhaps change—can heal all wounds.
Introduced by Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr., who acknowledged the Academy’s efforts to reform its voting process, The Weeknd emerged on a smoke-filled stage, cloaked in a hooded trench coat. He kicked off with Cry for Me, produced by Metro Boomin, before turning up the heat with Timeless, joined by Playboi Carti. With lasers blazing and masked dancers setting the vibe, the performance was pure cinematic magic!
This unexpected Grammy moment marked a new chapter for the artist and the Recording Academy. Has The Weeknd truly forgiven the Grammys? Only time will tell! But one thing’s for sure—his comeback was nothing short of legendary.
