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The Weeknd Premieres Unreleased ‘RIO’ With Anitta in Rio

The live reveal hints at new material, with no release announced.

Overview

  • The Weeknd premiered a new song titled “RIO” at Rio de Janeiro’s Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos, spinning the track after performing “São Paulo” with Brazilian star Anitta.
  • Stadium screens displayed CGI visuals credited to Japanese filmmaker Takashi Miike during the debut.
  • He released a “RIO” video built from the tour visuals and shared footage from the show on his Instagram.
  • The track has not been officially released or dated, and outlets and fans are treating the onstage tease as a sign that more new music could be coming.
  • The After Hours Til Dawn tour now moves to two shows in São Paulo, with a summer European run to follow featuring Playboi Carti.