The Weeknd and Ariana Grande have long been regarded as a “golden duo” of contemporary pop music.

Recently, The Weeknd posted a short message on Instagram to commemorate his four collaborations with Ariana Grande, accompanied by five explosion emojis. Although minimal, the caption immediately sent fans into a frenzy. The four explosions clearly represent their four released hits, while the fifth emoji has sparked speculation that it may be a teaser for a brand-new collaboration currently in the works.

In fact, this is far from the first time the pair have set the internet buzzing. Over the past decade, The Weeknd and Ariana Grande have built one of the most successful and consistent partnerships in modern pop.

Their journey began in 2014 with Love Me Harder, a track from Ariana Grande’s album My Everything. The sultry, mature duet quickly climbed to No.7 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking a pivotal shift in Ariana’s musical image while showcasing the undeniable chemistry between the two vocalists.

In 2020, they reunited on Off the Table, featured on Ariana’s album Positions. Unlike the heat of their first collaboration, this track leaned into a more introspective and emotional tone, exploring heartbreak and healing. The stripped-down production and nuanced performances reflected how much both artists had matured creatively.

Their biggest explosion came with the remix of Save Your Tears, originally from The Weeknd’s album After Hours. Released in 2021, the remix soared to No.1 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the Billboard Global 200, becoming one of the most iconic pop moments of the year. The glossy synth-pop production paired with their distinctive voices created a truly global phenomenon.

In 2023, Ariana Grande once again joined The Weeknd for the remix of Die For You, helping the track—originally released in 2016—experience an unexpected resurgence after going viral on social media. The song returned to the top of the Billboard Hot 100, further cementing the duo’s unique ability not only to create new hits, but also to revive older songs into chart-topping successes.

With multiple Top 10 singles and two No.1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, The Weeknd and Ariana Grande have solidified their status as one of the most successful collaborative pairs of the past decade. Their partnerships have never felt like mere publicity stunts; each release has been a genuine pop culture event.

Notably, in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter earlier this year, Ariana Grande revealed that she and The Weeknd have actually recorded more songs together than the public has heard. “We have so many special songs together,” she shared, explaining that some tracks were shelved simply because “the timing wasn’t right.”

That’s why the appearance of a fifth explosion emoji has fans convinced it’s more than just a nostalgic nod. Could a new chapter in this iconic collaboration be on the horizon? If history is any indication, their next reunion—if it happens—likely won’t be just another single, but a major event poised to shake up the global pop music landscape.