AD LOADING...
The Weeknd
AD LOADING...
Real Name: Abel Tesfaye
Aliases: the Noise, Kin Kane, Diapers
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
AD LOADING...
Top The Weeknd Questions
The Weeknd broke out on Billboard as a feature on Drake’s “Crew Love.”
He’s collabed with Drake, Future, Lana Del Ray and more.
The Weeknd has sold Over 75 million records.
His best selling album is After Hours.
It means XO- Ecstasy and Oxycontin | TWOD- ‘Till We OD.
The Weeknd
Real name: Abel Tesfaye
Aliases: the Noise, Kin Kane, Diapers
The Weeknd Fulfills Young Cancer Patient's Dreams With Backstage Meetup
News | Sep 5, 2022, 3:12 PM PDT
The Weeknd Cuts Sold-Out Los Angeles Show Mid-Set: 'You Know How Much This Kills Me'
News | Sep 4, 2022, 9:45 AM PDT
Drake & The Weeknd Have Been Rejecting Tory Lanez Collaboration Requests 'For Years'
News | Aug 31, 2022, 5:00 PM PDT
The Weeknd's 'After Hours Til Dawn' Stadium Tour Has Already Raked In $30M - From Just 4 Shows
News | Aug 28, 2022, 10:00 AM PDT
AD LOADING...
The Weeknd's Merch Trailer Reportedly Destroyed In Fire At Las Vegas Show
News | Aug 23, 2022, 5:51 AM PDT
The Weeknd Takes Fans To 'The Gutters Of Hollywood' In New 'The Idol' Teaser
News | Aug 22, 2022, 11:06 AM PDT
New Music Friday - New Singles From Drake & Lil Baby, Trippie Redd, Benny The Butcher + More
News | Aug 5, 2022, 2:25 AM PDT
The Weeknd’s Tongue Game Has Fans Going Crazy In Detroit
News | Aug 1, 2022, 1:04 PM PDT
AD LOADING...
The Weeknd Unveils Horror-Themed ‘After Hours Nightmare’ Ride At Universal Studios
News | Jul 26, 2022, 1:57 PM PDT
Kendrick Lamar, Eminem, Cardi B + More Among 2022 MTV VMAs Nominees
News | Jul 26, 2022, 8:52 AM PDT
