The Weeknd is a Canadian singer-songwriter and record producer, born on February 16, 1990.
He has won numerous awards, including 4 Grammy Awards and 22 Juno Awards, making him one of the most awarded artists in Canada.
The Weeknd adopted his stage name after leaving home on a weekend, dropping the 'e' to avoid trademark issues.
Biography
Early Life
Abel Tesfaye, known professionally as The Weeknd, was born on February 16, 1990, in Ontario, Canada, to Ethiopian immigrant parents. Raised in Scarborough, he was the only child of Makkonen Tesfaye and Samrawit Hailu, who separated shortly after his birth. Growing up, Tesfaye was immersed in his Ethiopian heritage, speaking Amharic and later becoming fluent in French through his education in a French immersion school. At the age of seventeen, he dropped out of school and moved to Parkdale, where he adopted his stage name, inspired by leaving home on a weekend.
Career
The Weeknd's career took off with the release of his mixtapes, which showcased his unique blend of alternative R&B, pop, and electropop. His debut album, "Kiss Land," was followed by critically acclaimed projects such as "Beauty Behind the Madness," "Starboy," and "After Hours." Known for his distinctive falsetto and dark aesthetic, he has garnered numerous accolades, including four Grammy Awards and 22 Juno Awards. His music often features cinematic visuals and storytelling, drawing influences from artists like Michael Jackson and Prince.
Philanthropy and Personal Life
Beyond music, The Weeknd is known for his philanthropic efforts, donating significant amounts to various causes, including education and health initiatives in Ethiopia and support for the Black Lives Matter movement. He has kept his personal life relatively private, with notable relationships including model Bella Hadid and singer Selena Gomez. Tesfaye has also revealed his struggles with ADHD, showcasing his vulnerability alongside his artistic persona. His unique hairstyle and fashion choices have become iconic, further solidifying his status as a cultural influencer.
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Discography
Hurry Up Tomorrow2025
- 1.Without a Warning
- 2.Cry for Me
- 3.São Paulo
- 4.Society
- 5.Take Me Back to LA
- 6.The Abyss
- 7.Open Hearts
- 8.Timeless
- 9.Give Me Mercy
- 10.Runaway
- 11.Red Terror
Hurry Up Tomorrow (Original Motion Picture Score)2025
- 1.Please Leave A Message2:17
- 2.Anima Pt. 13:55
- 3.Gas Station1:03
- 4.Dance Until We're Skin and Bones1:57
- 5.It's Mostly Psychological0:45
- 6.Sky Is Falling2:00
- 7.Heartbeat Slower2:21
- 8.We'll Take It Backstage4:23
- 9.Muted1:40
- 10.CloseEncounter2:19
- 11.I Feel Like I Know You2:52
- 12.Champagne Solves Everything1:41
- 13.In Too Deep5:51
- 14.Can You Hear Me Knocking?0:41
- 15.Anima Pt. 24:17
- 16.Tomorrow's Coming3:45
- 17.Cry For Me3:46
- 18.São Paulo5:03
- 19.Open Hearts3:45
- 20.Timeless4:17
- 21.Take Me Back to LA4:15
- 22.Give Me Mercy3:37
- 23.The Abyss4:44
- 24.Red Terror3:53
- 25.Without A Warning4:58
- 26.Hurry Up Tomorrow4:49
Live at SoFi Stadium2023
- 1.Intro (live)1:36
- 2.Alone Again (live)2:47
- 3.Gasoline (live)3:16
- 4.Sacrifice (live)4:23
- 5.How Do I Make You Love Me? (live)3:29
- 6.Can’t Feel My Face (live)3:04
- 7.Take My Breath (live)3:56
- 8.Hurricane (live)2:08
- 9.The Hills (live)3:05
- 10.Often (live)2:29
- 11.Crew Love (live)1:53
- 12.Starboy (live)4:06
- 13.Heartless (live)2:04
- 14.Low Life (live)1:47
- 15.Or Nah (live)1:41
- 16.Kiss Land (live)1:50
- 17.Party Monster (live)3:10
- 18.Faith (live)3:05
- 19.After Hours (live)4:28
- 20.Out of Time (live)3:21
- 21.I Feel It Coming (live)3:54
- 22.Die for You (live)3:13
- 23.Is There Someone Else? (live)3:58
- 24.I Was Never There (live)2:17
- 25.Wicked Games (live)2:23
- 26.Call Out My Name (live)4:03
- 27.The Morning (live)3:20
- 28.Save Your Tears (live)2:58
- 29.Less Than Zero (live)4:04
- 30.Blinding Lights (live)4:13
- 31.Outro (live)3:20
Dawn FM2022
- 1.Dawn FM1:36
- 2.Gasoline3:32
- 3.How Do I Make You Love Me?3:34
- 4.Take My Breath5:39
- 5.Sacrifice3:09
- 6.A Tale by Quincy1:36
- 7.Out of Time3:34
- 8.Here We Go… Again3:30
- 9.Best Friends2:44
- 10.Is There Someone Else?3:19
- 11.Starry Eyes2:28
- 12.Every Angel Is Terrifying2:47
- 13.Don’t Break My Heart3:25
- 14.I Heard You’re Married4:24
- 15.Less Than Zero3:32
- 16.Phantom Regret by Jim3:00
The Dawn FM Experience2022
- 1.Dawn FM1:36
- 2.Gasoline3:00
- 3.How Do I Make You Love Me3:26
- 4.Take My Breath4:50
- 5.Sacrifice3:11
- 6.Out of Time3:06
- 7.Is There Someone Else3:41
- 8.Starry Eyes2:42
- 9.Less Than Zero3:28
- 10.Phantom Regret By Jim2:59
The Highlights2021
- 1.Save Your Tears3:38
- 2.Blinding Lights3:22
- 3.In Your Eyes4:00
- 4.Can’t Feel My Face3:36
- 5.I Feel It Coming4:31
- 6.Starboy3:53
- 7.Pray for Me3:34
- 8.Heartless3:20
- 9.Often4:11
- 10.The Hills4:04
- 11.Call Out My Name3:51
- 12.Die for You4:22
- 13.Earned It (Fifty Shades of Grey)4:40
- 14.Love Me Harder3:58
- 15.Acquainted5:51
- 16.Wicked Games5:27
- 17.The Morning5:18
- 18.After Hours6:01
After Hours2020
- 1.Alone Again4:10
- 2.Too Late4:00
- 3.Hardest to Love3:31
- 4.Scared to Live3:11
- 5.Snowchild4:07
- 6.Escape From LA5:56
- 7.Heartless3:18
- 8.Faith4:43
- 9.Blinding Lights3:20
- 10.In Your Eyes3:58
- 11.Save Your Tears3:36
- 12.Repeat After Me (interlude)3:16
- 13.After Hours6:01
- 14.Until I Bleed Out3:10
The Weeknd in Japan2018
- 1.Wicked Games5:25
- 2.Wanderlust (Pharrell remix)5:05
- 3.The Hills4:02
- 4.Can’t Feel My Face3:33
- 5.In the Night3:55
- 6.Acquainted5:48
- 7.Often4:09
- 8.Might Not3:44
- 9.Starboy3:50
- 10.I Feel It Coming4:29
- 11.Party Monster4:09
- 12.Secrets4:25
- 13.Call Out My Name3:48
- 14.Wasted Times3:40
Starboy2016
- 1.Starboy3:50
- 2.Party Monster4:09
- 3.False Alarm3:40
- 4.Reminder3:39
- 5.Rockin’3:53
- 6.Secrets4:26
- 7.True Colors3:26
- 8.Stargirl (interlude)1:52
- 9.Sidewalks3:51
- 10.Six Feet Under3:58
- 11.Love to Lay3:43
- 12.A Lonely Night3:40
- 13.Attention3:18
- 14.Ordinary Life3:42
- 15.Nothing Without You3:19
- 16.All I Know5:21
- 17.Die for You4:20
- 18.I Feel It Coming4:29
Apple Music Festival: London 20152015
- 1.Prisoner (live)2:16
- 2.Losers (live)3:54
- 3.House of Balloons / Glass Table Girls (live)5:31
- 4.The Hills (live)5:44
- 5.Wicked Games (live)5:19
Beauty Behind the Madness2015
- 1.Real Life3:43
- 2.Losers4:41
- 3.Tell Your Friends5:34
- 4.Often4:09
- 5.The Hills4:02
- 6.Acquainted5:49
- 7.Can’t Feel My Face3:34
- 8.Shameless4:14
- 9.Earned It (Fifty Shades of Grey)4:38
- 10.In the Night3:56
- 11.As You Are5:40
- 12.Dark Times4:21
- 13.Prisoner4:35
- 14.Angel6:17
The Overdose2014
- 1.High for This (remix)4:48
- 2.Wicked Games (remix)6:00
- 3.Enemy4:50
- 4.House of Balloons (remix)4:38
- 5.The Morning (remix)4:03
- 6.Medicine2:33
- 7.The Night1:56
- 8.Rolling Stone (remix)4:43
- 9.Outside (remix)2:41
- 10.Montreal (remix)5:19
- 11.The Party, the After Party (remix)4:27
- 12.The Zone (remix)5:18
- 13.What You Need (remix)3:56
Kiss Land2013
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Trilogy2012
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House of Balloons2011
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Thursday2011
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Echoes of Silence2011
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The Idol: Episode 12023
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The Idol: Episode 22023
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The Idol: Episode 32023
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The Idol: Episode 42023
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The Idol: Episode 5, Pt. 12023
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The Idol: Episode 5, Pt. 22023
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My Dear Melancholy,2018
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Inside The Dangerously Empty Lives of Teenage Girls.2011
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Label
- Record label
- XO
- Record label
- Republic Records
Achievements
- Award
- Juno Award for Breakthrough Artist of the Year
- Award
- Juno Award for R&B/Soul Recording of the Year
- Award
- BET Her Award
- Award
- Grammy Award for Best Progressive R&B Album
- Award
- Canada's Walk of Fame
- Award
- American Music Awards
- Award
- People's Choice Awards
- Award
- MTV Europe Music Awards
- Award
- Billboard Music Awards
- Award
- Juno Award for Artist of the Year
Influenced by
Groups
- Bulleez n Nerdzcurrent
Similar artists
Archive
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, Abel Tesfaye, The Weekend, The Weeknd feat. Playboi Carti, አቤል መኮንን ተስፋዬ, ザ・ウィークエンド
Abel Tesfaye, known professionally as the Weeknd, is a Canadian singer-songwriter, record producer, and actor. Regarded as an influential figure in popular music, he is known for his light-lyric tenor vocal range and falsetto, alternative R&B sound, and dark aesthetics, as well as the cinematic visuals and storytelling of his music videos. His accolades include 4 Grammy Awards, 20 Billboard Music Awards, 22 Juno Awards, 6 American Music Awards, 3 MTV Video Music Awards, and a Latin Grammy Award.
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