Despite spending $7 million out of his own pocket for his Super Bowl performance, it’s likely that The Weeknd didn’t get paid for the show.
Toronto native The Weeknd put on an electrifying show at the Super Bowl Halftime Show on Sunday night, captivating a crowd of millions with stunning live renditions of his songs “Starboy”, “I Feel It Coming”, “Blinding Lights”, “Save Your Tears”, and more. Prior to his performance, it was being reported that the world-class recording artist had invested $7 million of his own money to ensure that his visual experience was perfect for everybody in the crowd, as well as those watching from home. Despite that, new reports suggest that it’s very likely that the 30-year-old did not get paid for the performance.