- Pre-debut experiences: Dropped out of high school at 17 and started uploading music anonymously to YouTube in 2009.
- Language skills: Fluent in Amharic, English, and French.
- Hobbies and interests: Known for having a keen interest in film and cinema, which influences his music videos and performances.
- Personality anecdotes: Described as a private person who often lets his music speak for him.
- Career milestones: Won multiple Grammy Awards and has been nominated for an Academy Award.
- Unique nicknames: Known as “The King of the Fall” due to his song and tour of the same name.
- Notable achievements: His song “Blinding Lights” spent 90 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, setting a new record.
- Fun facts: The Weeknd’s iconic hairstyle was inspired by Jean-Michel Basquiat.
- Relationships and Interactions: Has dated celebrities like Bella Hadid and Selena Gomez.
- Notable friendships: Maintains a close friendship and professional relationship with artists like Drake and Lana Del Rey.
- Future aspirations: Expressed interest in venturing into acting and film production.
- Memorable quotes: Known for saying, “I’m the most boring person to talk to.”
- Recent news or updates: Announced his next album, “Hurry Up Tomorrow,” will be the third entry in a trilogy of albums that includes “After Hours” and “Dawn FM”.
- Significant events: Headlined the Super Bowl LV Halftime Show in 2021, delivering a widely acclaimed performance.
About The Weeknd
Stage Name: The Weeknd
Birth Name: Abel Makkonen Tesfaye
Birthday: 1990-February-16
Nationality: Canadian
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Height: 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Career highlights
Debut year: 2011
Genres: R&B, Pop, Alternative R&B
Instruments played: Vocals, Keyboard
Famous collaborations: Daft Punk, Ariana Grande, Drake
Influences: Michael Jackson, Prince, R. Kelly
Fandom nickname: XO Crew
Most famous song: "Blinding Lights"
About The Weeknd
Stage Name: The Weeknd
Birth Name: Abel Makkonen Tesfaye
Birthday: 1990-February-16
Nationality: Canadian
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Height: 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Career highlights
Debut year: 2011
Genres: R&B, Pop, Alternative R&B
Instruments played: Vocals, Keyboard
Famous collaborations: Daft Punk, Ariana Grande, Drake
Influences: Michael Jackson, Prince, R. Kelly
Fandom nickname: XO Crew
Most famous song: "Blinding Lights"
The Weeknd profile
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