When The Weeknd dropped the haunting, cinematic single “The Hills” in 2015, it was already a dark masterpiece — a brooding confession of fame, temptation, and self-destruction. But just when fans thought it couldn’t get any more intense, Eminem entered the picture.

The Weeknd Shouts Out To Eminem On His New Album “After Hours”

Later that same year, the rap icon teamed up with the Canadian superstar for “The Hills (Eminem Remix)” — and music fans have never stopped talking about it since. The remix wasn’t just a collaboration; it was an eruption, fusing The Weeknd’s shadowy R&B allure with Eminem’s razor-sharp storytelling.

“Said you were a fan of mine, I’m just tryna find myself again…” Eminem spits in his verse, twisting the song’s original meaning into a confession of his own battles with fame and addiction.

The Weeknd The Hills feat Eminem Remix

His delivery is ferocious yet vulnerable — a lyrical storm cutting through The Weeknd’s haunting falsetto. The result? A remix that feels less like a rework and more like a revelation.

The release of the track — part of a dual remix package featuring both Eminem and Nicki Minaj — sent shockwaves across social media. Within hours, #TheHillsRemix trended worldwide on X (then Twitter), as fans praised Eminem for matching The Weeknd’s eerie intensity line for line.

“The Weeknd gave us the darkness. Eminem gave it a heartbeat,” one listener wrote.

Critics agreed. Outlets from Rolling Stone to Billboard hailed the remix as one of the most powerful genre crossovers of the decade, with Eminem’s verse breathing “fresh, tortured life” into an already iconic track.

Behind the scenes, The Weeknd later revealed that working with Eminem was “a dream come true.” In interviews, he described Slim Shady as “a legend who understands the darkness I write about.”

What does the XO fam think about Eminem? They semi-collaborated on The Hills and it was very amazing to hear. Would you all be interested in their collab? : r/TheWeeknd

Nearly a decade later, The Hills (Remix) remains a fan favorite — its eerie production, bruised lyrics, and haunting vocal chemistry standing as a testament to two artists who thrive in the shadows.

And in a rare moment of mutual respect, Eminem once called The Weeknd “fearless,” while fans have since dubbed their collaboration:

“A meeting of monsters — beauty and rage, fused into one perfect storm.” 🌑🔥