Overview
#DieForYouTheWeeknd celebrated the sleeper hit from 2016’s Starboy album that found viral success on TikTok in 2022-2023, eventually reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 six years after release.
Unprecedented Chart Journey
Originally released in 2017 as a deep cut, “Die For You” went viral on TikTok in 2022, climbing to #1 in February 2023 - making it the longest journey to #1 (6 years) in modern chart history.
TikTok Revival
The song soundtracked emotional relationship content on TikTok, with users creating heartfelt montages about devotion and love despite challenges.
Ariana Grande Remix
An Ariana Grande remix in 2023 capitalized on the viral moment, pushing the track to #1 and giving The Weeknd his seventh chart-topper.
Chart Statistics
- Original Release: 2017 (Starboy album)
- Viral Peak: #1 Hot 100 (February 2023)
- Time to #1: 6 years (record)
- Streams: 2+ billion on Spotify
Cultural Phenomenon
The song’s success story became a case study for TikTok’s power to resurrect old tracks and create unexpected hits.
Sources:
- Billboard: https://www.billboard.com/
- TikTok trends analysis