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The Weeknd
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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
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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.
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The Weeknd
Real name: Abel Tesfaye
Aliases: the Noise, Kin Kane, Diapers
Roddy Ricch & The Weeknd Lead 2020 American Music Awards Nominations
News | Oct 26, 2020, 9:00 AM PDT
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The Weeknd Drops 5-Year Anniversary 'Beauty Behind the Madness' Merch While Teaming With Calvin Harris For New 'Over Now' Single
News | Aug 28, 2020, 6:49 PM PDT
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News | Aug 25, 2020, 6:09 PM PDT
Tweets Is Watching: The Weeknd Shares Unreleased Tracks
Editorials | Aug 15, 2020, 6:35 PM PDT
The Weeknd Donates $300K To Aid Beirut Explosion Victims
News | Aug 14, 2020, 1:51 PM PDT
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The Weeknd's 'Blinding Lights' Single Makes Billboard Chart History
News | Aug 12, 2020, 9:41 AM PDT
The Weekend Announces Juice Wrld Collaboration To Drop Thursday
News | Aug 5, 2020, 6:30 AM PDT
