Carti and The Weeknd ignite Wembley with Timeless and Rather Lie
The Reunion and the Riches: How Playboi Carti Shared the Stage with The Weeknd
The energy at London’s Wembley Stadium was electric as the After Hours Til Dawn Tour hit its stride, and the spectacle was amplified by an unexpected, yet perfectly fitting, onstage reunion. Rapper Playboi Carti didn’t wait long to make his mark, joining The Weeknd for a powerful performance that brought back some of their most iconic collaborations.
During the headliner’s set, the two artists launched into hits like “Timeless” and “Rather Lie”, creating a moment that perfectly blended the mood of the tour with the undeniable chemistry between the stars. This onstage collaboration wasn’t just a nostalgic moment; it was a celebration of a pairing that has consistently dominated charts and cultural conversations.
The Weeknd’s revamped 2026 setlist is a journey through his catalog, spanning over thirty songs. It features anthems from his classic era, including “After Hours” and “Faith”, alongside tracks like “Hurry Up Tomorrow”, “Baptized in Fear”, “Open Hearts”, and “Wake Me Up”. The decision to bring in Carti for these specific songs added a layer of raw, undeniable energy to the performance.
This shared stage moment is particularly poignant given the scale of the tour. Carti serves as the direct supporting act for The Weeknd across his five-night run at Wembley Stadium, starting on August 14. The synergy between the two artists is clearly potent, having already been showcased when they performed “Timeless” during The Weeknd’s one-night-only concert in São Paulo in September 2024.
The success of these joint tracks speaks for themselves. “Timeless”, from The Weeknd’s “Hurry Up Tomorrow”, climbed all the way to No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and secured a two-week No. 1 run on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Earlier this year, the duo doubled down with “Rather Lie”, which debuted at No. 4 on the Hot 100 and reached No. 3 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
As the tour continues its journey, The Weeknd’s After Hours Til Dawn Tour moves on to Dublin for two shows at Croke Park on August 22-23, promising further high-octane performances for fans. The magic of these collaborations continues to prove that when the right artists meet, the music doesn’t just hit—it dominates.
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