Fordham College at Lincoln Center seniors came to a luncheon in their honor on Thursday, May 15, but the icing on the cake was a was a surprise guest DJ and performer. Read all about the the event, which aired on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon the same night.
The students thought they were attending a small party in their honor, the host of “The Tonight Show” said in a video of the surprise. The university reported about 200 students were in attendance.
“They have no idea that I’m about to DJ for them,” Fallon said. “They also have no idea that The Weeknd is going to perform.”
Fordham President Tania Tetlow welcomed the graduates-to-be to the celebration, telling them they had a “special guest DJ” coming. Students erupted in cheers as Fallon then entered the room, taking his place behind the DJ setup.
“I’ve never deejayed before in my life,” Fallon said.
Fallon fumbled around with the equipment before plugging his phone in and playing The Weeknd’s popular song “Blinding Lights” as he warmed up the crowd.
That’s when the doors opened to reveal the Grammy Award-winning singer himself, sending students into another bout of cheers.
“Class of 2025, let’s go!” The Weeknd yelled before launching into his performance. He shared the mic with some students in the front and hit synchronized dance moves with Fordham’s mascot Ramses, whom Fallon and The Weeknd kept calling “Ramsey.”
