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 tourmate Playboi Carti.

The Weeknd’s Grammys boycott dates back to 2021, when his hit song “Blinding Lights” and its album After Hours were effectively snubbed by the Academy, leading to him telling the New York Times, “Because of the secret committees, I will no longer allow my label to submit my music to the Grammys.”

The Weeknd famously boycotted the Grammys after his blockbuster After Hours received zero nominations, a surprising snub that saw him accuse the Recording Academy of corruption. As of tonight, the boycott is lifted.