Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson—who also directed the film—the music video was filmed at the historic Palace Theater in Los Angeles .
The Weeknd’s isn't just a song; it's a cinematic mood. Released on January 21, 2015, as the lead single for the Fifty Shades of Grey soundtrack, the track marked a massive turning point in Abel Tesfaye's career. It successfully bridged his dark, underground R&B roots with a polished, orchestral sound that captured the attention of mainstream audiences worldwide. The "Earned It" Official Music Video underground R&B roots with a polished
The video stays true to the BDSM themes of the movie, featuring The Weeknd performing on stage while a group of burlesque dancers in "assless panties and pasties" perform a high-art, cabaret-style routine behind him. cabaret-style routine behind him.