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The Weeknd Makes Triumphant Grammy Return With Surprise Performance Featuring Playboi Carti
The Weeknd sings "Cry for Me" and "Timeless" with Playboi Carti at the 2025 Grammys. Get the details.
The Weeknd made his surprise return to the 2025 Grammy Awards stage on Sunday (Feb. 2) with an electric performance of “Cry for Me” and “Timeless” featuring an assist from his upcoming tourmatePlayboi Carti. A hooded Weeknd in a trench coat rose atop the smoky stage to deliver a fiery performance of the Metro Boomin-produced “Cry for Me” — a standout from his new Hurry Up Tomorrow album — while commanding flailing dancers completely covered in full bodysuits. Prior to The Weeknd touching the Crypto.com Arena stage, Harvey Mason Jr. reflected on hearing the artist born Abel Tesfaye’s frustrations and instituting change to the makeup of the Recording Academy body over the past few years, which has improved its diversity efforts.
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