The Weeknd has reached a significant milestone this week, with another of his videos surpassing a billion views on YouTube.
The video for his 2018 single, Call Out My Name, is the sixth song from his discography to achieve this feat, placing him among a select group of artists who have garnered substantial viewership on the platform.
But the question remains: does he rank among the top 13 artists who can be considered 'senior' members of the Billion Views Club, based on their total number of billion-view videos?
We examined YouTube’s playlist dedicated to the Billion Views Club to determine how many views he needs to attain to enter the upper echelons of this group.
13. LMFAO - Party Rock Anthem ft. Lauren Bennett, GoonRock: 2.4 billion views
Released in 2011, Party Rock Anthem is an electronic dance-pop hit that defined the early 2010s with its high-energy vibe and distinctive shuffling dance craze. The song's catchy beat and party-centric lyrics, combined with its visually chaotic and vibrant music video, made it a global phenomenon, synonymous with the era's dance music scene. | Getty Images