The Weeknd, born Abel Makkonen Tesfaye on February 16, 1990, in Toronto, Canada, is a singer, songwriter, and record producer known for his
emotional vocals, genre-blending sound, and cinematic style.
With Ethiopian roots, a mysterious persona, and a voice that drips with heartbreak
and soul, he’s become one of the biggest artists of the 21st century. From underground mixtapes to global superstardom, The Weeknd’s journey
is as captivating as his music.
Abel started anonymously uploading songs to YouTube in 2010 under the name “The Weeknd”. His first three
mixtapes - House of Balloons, Thursday and Echoes of Silence created instant buzz for their dark R&B sound.
He remained mysterious no interviews, no photos, no live shows letting the music speak.
In 2013, he signed with Republic Records and released his debut album Kiss Land, followed by Beauty Behind
the Madness (2015), which catapulted him to pop fame. His style kept evolving with Starboy (2016), After
Hours (2020), and Dawn FM(2022), each era coming with a new look, mood, and story.
The Weeknd has won 4 Grammy Awards, 20+ Billboard Music Awards, 6 American Music Awards, and 2 MTV VMAs. He holds Guinness World Records for the most
monthly Spotify listeners (over 100M) and for Blinding Lights being the longest-charting song on Billboard Hot 100 and the most streamed song in Spotify history.
From shadows to stadiums,
The Weeknd's journey is a story that
continues to inspire millions.