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HIPHOPDX The Weeknd

The Weeknd & Doechii (Feat. Playboi Carti) - 'Timeless (Remix)'

The Weeknd & Doechii (Feat. Playboi Carti) – ‘Timeless (Remix)’

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Doechii Brags About Streaming Numbers on The Weeknd Remix

Doechii Brags About Streaming Numbers On The Weeknd Remix

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The Weeknd - 'Drive'

The Weeknd – ‘Drive’

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The Weeknd Announces One-Night-Only Fan Screening For 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' Movie

The Weeknd Announces One-Night-Only Fan Screening For ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ Movie

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The Weeknd - 'Cry For Me'

The Weeknd – ‘Cry For Me’

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The Weeknd's 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' Tops Billboard 200 With Enormous First-Week Sales

The Weeknd’s ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ Tops Billboard 200 With Enormous First-Week Sales

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The Weeknd’s ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ Set For Huge First-Week Sales As Movie Trailer Arrives 

The Weeknd’s ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ Set For Huge First-Week Sales As Movie Trailer Arrives

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Metro Boomin Heaps Lofty Praise On The Weeknd & Mike Dean After 'Hurry Up Tomorrow'

Metro Boomin Heaps Lofty Praise On The Weeknd & Mike Dean After ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’

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The Weeknd Stuns Fans With 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' Easter Egg That Brings His Career Full Circle

The Weeknd Stuns Fans With ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ Easter Egg That Brings His Career Full Circle

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New Music Friday: New Albums From The Weeknd, MF DOOM & Madlib, EST Gee & More

New Music Friday: New Albums From The Weeknd, MF DOOM & Madlib, EST Gee & More

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The Weeknd Makes Huge 7-Figure Donation To L.A. Wildfire Relief Efforts

The Weeknd Makes Huge 7-Figure Donation To L.A. Wildfire Relief Efforts

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Beyoncé & The Weeknd Postpone Major Plans Amid L.A. Wildfires

Beyoncé & The Weeknd Postpone Major Plans Amid L.A. Wildfires

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The Weeknd Explains Why He Plans To Retire Stage Name After 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' Album

The Weeknd Explains Why He Plans To Retire Stage Name After ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ Album

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The Weeknd Shares Release Date For ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ Movie 

The Weeknd Shares Release Date For ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ Movie

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Playboi Carti Debuts 'I Am Music' Songs With The Weeknd & Metro Boomin At Rolling Loud

Playboi Carti Debuts ‘I Am Music’ Songs With The Weeknd & Metro Boomin At Rolling Loud

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The Weeknd Announces ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ Album Release Date & Special Show

The Weeknd Announces ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ Album Release Date & Special Show

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Real Name: Abel Tesfaye

Aliases: the Noise, Kin Kane, Diapers

The Weeknd
BORN:
Feb 16, 1990
AGE:
35
NET WORTH:
$100 Million
HEIGHT:
5'8

BIO

The Weeknd began his recording career in 2009 by anonymously releasing music on YouTube.I n 2012, The Weeknd signed with Republic Records in a joint venture with his own company, imprint XO, now known as XO Records. Initially co-signed by Drake, The Weeknd is now also one of few Canadian artists to have made a smooth transition into the American music industry. Thanks to popular singles and features like “Earned It,” “Crew Love” featuring Drake, “Blinding Lights,” and more, The Weeknd continues to be a fixture on the music charts.

PROPS

  • The Weeknd is a best-selling artist, being one of the most-streamed on Spotify with over 70 Million monthly listeners.
  • His single "Earned It" was featured on the soundtrack to the film Fifty Shades of Grey and won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance and was nominated for Best Original Song at the 88th Academy Awards.
  • After being presented with a Bikila Award for Professional Excellence in 2014, Tesfaye donated $50,000 to the University of Toronto to fund a new course on Ge'ez, the classic language of Ethiopia

Top The Weeknd Questions

What was The Weeknd’s first entry on the Billboard: Hot 100 list?

The Weeknd broke out on Billboard as a feature on Drake’s “Crew Love.”

Who are some of The Weeknd’s most notable collaborations?

He’s collabed with Drake, Future, Lana Del Ray and more.

How many records has The Weeknd sold thus far?

The Weeknd has sold Over 75 million records.

What is The Weeknd’s biggest album?

His best selling album is After Hours.

What does XOTWOD mean?

It means XO- Ecstasy and Oxycontin | TWOD- ‘Till We OD.

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