The Weeknd and Jimmy Fallon Crash Fordham University's Graduation Party with a Big Performance
Jimmy Fallon and The Weeknd snuck to Fordham University, where its graduating class of 2025 was gathered to celebrate
The students didn't know their graduation party was hosting some famous guests
"Whoa! 2025!" The Weeknd sang, prompting thunderous applauseJimmy Fallon and The Weeknd are giving the class of 2025 a celebration to remember.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon host and the singer — a.k.a Abel Tesfaye — snuck to Fordham University, where its graduating class of 2025 was gathered to celebrate. The students didn't know their graduation party was hosting some famous guests until Fallon was announced as their DJ.
"Yo, what's up! Congratulations, Class of 2025!" Fallon belted to a room filled with clapping and cheers.
A giddy, awkward pause set in as Fallon realized he's never been a DJ in his life and didn't know how to work the equipment. "Can I plug my phone in, maybe?" he quipped, reaching for some cords and eventually giving it the ol' college try.
Fallon got the crowd warmed up as the intro to The Weeknd's "Blinding Lights" played, and joyous screams erupted as the singer himself waltzed through the doors. The Weeknd high-fived Fallon and performed an animated, upbeat set for Fordham's ecstatic students.
For the chorus, Fallon abandoned his post at the turntable and grabbed a microphone to join The Weeknd. The singer, in turn, was caught up dancing with Fordham's mascot, a ram named Ramsey, who came close to stealing the show with his moves.
The Weeknd then shifted to his hit "I Can't Feel My Face," to which — like the first song — the students sang every word.
"Whoa! 2025!" The Weeknd sang, prompting thunderous applause.
Fallon hugged the singer as their set wrapped up, and shouted to the crowd: "That's how you do it! Goodbye everyone!" And with that, the dynamic duo ducked out.
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The Weeknd appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Thursday night, and the two stars raved about each other's performances.
"I didn't expect it to be that crazy!" The Weeknd said, adding, "What if they hated us?"
Fallon asked, "When did you know, for a second, that it might work?" To which, the singer replied, "When they started screaming for you, actually!"
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