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.

After a heartfelt introduction by Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr., The Weeknd brought the cult-inspired staging that has marked his Hurry Up Tomorrow rollout to the Grammys, performing two songs from his new album: “Cry For Me” and “Timeless” featuring Playboi Carti.

The Weeknd made a shocking return to the Grammys several years after he famously called out the Recording Academy. On Sunday night, February 2, Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. took the stage during the 2025 Grammy Awards to announce that the organization has made peace with Abel Tesfaye nearly four years after he boycotted the awards show.