"The Weeknd Collaborates with Madonna and Playboi Carti for New Hit 'Popular'"

The Weeknd has released a new track, "Popular," featuring Madonna and Playboi Carti, which will appear on the soundtrack album for his HBO show, The Idol. The song was co-produced by the Weeknd, Mike Dean, and Metro Boomin. In an interview, the Weeknd revealed that the song originated as a collaboration with Playboi Carti. The Idol has faced criticism for mishandling production and deviating from its initial feminist lens.