The Weeknd Reaches A Longevity Landmark With Yet Another Huge Album

The Weeknd has once again demonstrated remarkable endurance on the charts, as his album After Hours reaches the milestone of 250 weeks on the Billboard 200. This achievement places After Hours alongside two of his other albums, Starboy and Beauty Behind the Madness, which have also surpassed the 250-week mark, underscoring the Canadian artist’s sustained popularity.

After Hours, known for its blend of pop and R&B elements, continues to maintain a significant presence on the Billboard 200, currently positioned around the mid-140s. This continued charting reflects ongoing consumption through both sales and streaming, illustrating the album’s lasting appeal years after its initial release.

In addition to its Billboard 200 success, After Hours has also reached 250 weeks on the Top R&B Albums chart, highlighting its resonance within genre-specific audiences. Meanwhile, on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, the album is approaching a similar milestone with nearly 245 weeks counted.

The Weeknd’s ability to chart multiple albums simultaneously was evident this week as Starboy and Beauty Behind the Madness both climbed higher on the Billboard 200. Starboy advanced to just inside the top 120, while Beauty Behind the Madness moved upward by over a dozen spots, reflecting renewed interest or catalog consumption. Another early project, the mixtape House of Balloons, also reappeared on the chart, though at a lower position, marking a rare return for the Grammy-winning artist’s earlier work.

Starboy remains The Weeknd’s longest-charting album, having logged over 450 weeks on the Billboard 200, while Beauty Behind the Madness follows with more than 400 weeks. Beyond these three, his greatest hits compilation Highlights and the Trilogy mixtape collection have each surpassed 190 weeks on the chart, demonstrating a broad and enduring catalog.

Parallel to his chart achievements, The Weeknd’s After Hours Til Dawn Tour continues to be a monumental commercial success. Having started in 2022, the tour has generated nearly $750 million in revenue to date and is on track to join an elite group of tours surpassing the $1 billion mark. This places it alongside landmark tours by global superstars such as Taylor Swift and Coldplay.

The length and scale of this tour, spanning multiple years and supporting several releases, have contributed to its record-breaking grosses. The Weeknd’s ability to consistently sell out some of the largest venues worldwide speaks to his enduring relevance and widespread fanbase.

After Hours itself stands as one of The Weeknd’s five albums to reach number one on the Billboard 200, spending four weeks at the summit. It ranks as his second-longest reigning chart-topper, surpassed only by Starboy’s month-long tenure. Other chart-topping projects like Beauty Behind the Madness, Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming, and My Dear Melancholy each had shorter runs at number one.

The sustained presence of After Hours and The Weeknd’s broader discography on the charts is indicative of an artist whose work continues to resonate deeply with listeners. His ability to blend mainstream appeal with R&B sensibilities has yielded a career marked by both critical and commercial success, with longevity that few artists achieve.

As The Weeknd’s tour progresses and his albums maintain their foothold on key charts, the artist’s influence within contemporary music remains substantial. His catalog’s ongoing consumption reflects not only the strength of individual releases but also the cohesive narrative of his artistic evolution over the past decade.