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The Weeknd sets impressive new Billboard record

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This week, The Weeknd set a new record for 's Singles chart. The Toronto singer's song “Blinding Lights” took the top spot for the past 21 weeks, topping fellow Canadian Drake‘s 2016 hit “One Dance.” In a three-way tie, ' “What I Like” and 's own “Starboy” all spent 20 weeks on top along with prior to the new record being set.

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The crooner recently released a posthumous duet with fellow singer Juice WRLD. The Chicago artist has had a banner year since his untimely passing in December of . The song is called “Smile” and it is the latest release from both artists. “Blinding Lights” is from the this year's chart-topping album After Hours.

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