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HIPHOPDX The Weeknd

New Music Friday: New Singles From Lil Baby, Juice WRLD & Nicki Minaj, The Weeknd & More

New Music Friday: New Singles From Lil Baby, Juice WRLD & Nicki Minaj, The Weeknd & More

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The Weeknd’s Album Tie-In Movie ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ Lands Distribution Deal

The Weeknd’s Album Tie-In Movie ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ Lands Distribution Deal

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New Music Friday: New Singles From Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre, Future & Travis Scott & More

New Music Friday: New Singles From Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre, Future & Travis Scott & More

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The Weeknd & Anitta - 'São Paulo'

The Weeknd & Anitta – ‘São Paulo’

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New Music Friday: New Singles From Sexyy Red & Gucci Mane, GloRilla, The Weeknd & More

New Music Friday: New Singles From Sexyy Red & Gucci Mane, GloRilla, The Weeknd & More

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Travis Scott Praises The Weeknd: ‘If It Wasn’t For This Guy, I Wouldn’t Be On This Stage’ 

Travis Scott Praises The Weeknd: ‘If It Wasn’t For This Guy, I Wouldn’t Be On This Stage’

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The Weeknd Reaches New Milestone As Playboi Carti ‘Timeless’ Collab Makes Hot 100 Splash

The Weeknd Reaches New Milestone As Playboi Carti ‘Timeless’ Collab Makes Hot 100 Splash

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The Weeknd & Playboi Carti Drop Dark Video For New Collab ‘Timeless’

The Weeknd & Playboi Carti Drop Dark Video For New Collab ‘Timeless’

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The Weeknd & Playboi Carti - 'Timeless'

The Weeknd & Playboi Carti – ‘Timeless’

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New Music Friday: New Singles From The Weeknd & Playboi Carti, J. Cole, Young Thug & More

New Music Friday: New Singles From The Weeknd & Playboi Carti, J. Cole, Young Thug & More

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The Weeknd Reacts To Nicki Minaj's Lofty Praise

The Weeknd Reacts To Nicki Minaj’s Lofty Praise

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The Weeknd - 'Dancing In The Flames'

The Weeknd – ‘Dancing In The Flames’

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New Music Friday: New Singles From Playboi Carti, The Weeknd, Joey Bada$$ & More

New Music Friday: New Singles From Playboi Carti, The Weeknd, Joey Bada$$ & More

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The Weeknd Taps Playboi Carti To Debut New Single Hours After Unveiling New Album Cover

The Weeknd Taps Playboi Carti To Debut New Single Hours After Unveiling New Album Cover

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The Weeknd Reveals Mental Health Challenges: ‘My Anxiety Is A Constant Battle’

The Weeknd Reveals Mental Health Challenges: ‘My Anxiety Is A Constant Battle’

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The Weeknd Reveals New Album Title

The Weeknd Reveals New Album Title In Dramatic Teaser

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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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