The Weeknd’s ‘Call Out My Name’ Reaches One Billion YouTube Views

LOS ANGELES, CA — The Weeknd has officially joined the exclusive Billion Views Club on YouTube with his 2018 music video for “Call Out My Name” surpassing one billion views. This achievement marks the artist’s sixth music video to reach this extraordinary milestone.

The haunting visual features The Weeknd, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, wandering along an empty road as dusk settles, accompanied by striking imagery, such as bats bursting from his head during the chorus. The lyrical hook includes the lines, “So call out my name/ Call out my name when I kiss you so gently/ I want you to stay,” delivering an emotional resonance that has resonated with fans globally.

In addition to the eerie forest scenes, the video juxtaposes striking locations, including a stage with a blank screen and a captivating landscape filled with fire and frozen animals. The narrative concludes with a peculiar woodland creature peering into the camera from a balcony.

<p"Upon its release, "Call Out My Name" climbed to No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached No. 3 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Additionally, it peaked at No. 14 on the US Rhythmic chart and was awarded a triple-platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

The track is part of The Weeknd’s critically acclaimed EP, My Dear Melancholy, which topped both the Billboard 200 and Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts, solidifying his presence in the music industry.

The milestone of one billion views signifies not only the enduring popularity of “Call Out My Name” but also reinforces The Weeknd’s stature as a global superstar. He currently ranks No. 12 on the US Top Artists chart and No. 14 on the Global Top Artists list.

Fans eager to celebrate this accomplishment can watch the official music video for “Call Out My Name” on YouTube.