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The Weeknd’s performance Save your Tears was one of many highlights at Sunday’s Billboard Music Awards. A team of stunt drivers performed a complexly choreographed car dance in front of the Billboard nominated artist. They were being driven ahead of the group as if they were the Grand Marshall of an parade.
The entire act was recorded live despite the dangers and difficulties of such a spectacle. The Canadian singer-songwriter is seated in a classic drop-top. This appears to be a 1971 Mercury Monterey He is flanked with a gaggle Mercedes SL vehicles. Four semi-trucks appear later in the video to add danger, and roar past The Weeknd from both sides.
Keen music lovers will be pleased to know that he was not wearing his red suit, which is associated with his 2020 After Hours album. Instead of his red suit, he was wearing a black suit with white shirt and a black tie.
He answered Pitchfork magazine when asked about his choice of outfit. It is unclear if this was a preview of a new album but it is clear that he is making major changes for the future.
The Weeknd’s new album, After Hours, was nominated at the Billboard Music Awards for 16 awards. He took home the Billboard trophies of Top Artist, Top Male Artist and Top Radio Song. For those who didn’t count, this was his victory in 9 out of 16 nominations.