The Weeknd (Abel Tesfaye) Age, Career, Family, Height, Hobbies, Girlfriend, Net Worth & More

The Weeknd is a famous Canadian singer, songwriter, and producer. He was born on February 16, 1990, in Scarborough, Toronto, Canada. He has won many awards, including Grammy Awards, American Music Awards, and Billboard Music Awards.

Abel is also the first artist to have more than 100 million monthly listeners on Spotify. His most of songs are dark and atmospheric and writes personal lyrics about his life and experiences. He is currently on his “After Hours Til Dawn” tour.

The Weeknd Biography

Real Name

Abel Makkonen Tesfaye

Gender

Male

Nickname

The Weeknd

Birthday

February 16, 1990

Age

33 (As of now, 2023)

Religion

Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church

Hometown

Scarborough, Toronto, Canada

Nationality

Canadian

Education

Birchmount Park Collegiate Institute, West Hill Collegiate Institute

Profession

Singer, songwriter, record producer

Debut

2010

Net Worth

$150 Million (As of 2023)

Zodiac Sign

Aquarius

Father Name

Makkonen Tesfaye

Mother Name

Samrawit Hailu

Siblings

Samra Tesfaye

Girlfriend

None

Marital Status

Single

Hobbies

Music, Fashion & Photography

Early Life

Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, also known as The Weeknd, was born on February 16, 1990, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is the only child of Ethiopian immigrants. Tesfaye grew up in the Scarborough district, in the city’s east end. He was passionate about singing and uploaded many songs online during his struggling days.

The Weeknd Early Life

Family

His father’s name is Makkonen Tesfaye and his mother’s name is Samrawit Hailu. Tesfaye has one older brother, Samra Tesfaye.

Girlfriend

As of 2023, he is currently single but he has been linked to a number of celebrities, including Bella Hadid and Selena Gomez

Education

Tesfaye dropped out of high school in the eleventh grade to pursue a music career.

Career

Abel started his career by uploading songs to YouTube in 2010 and released three mixtapes House of Balloons (2011), Thursday, and Echoes of Silence. These mixtapes were praised by analysts and fans and helped to establish Tesfaye as a rising star in the music industry. However, in 2012, he joined Republic Records and launched his debut studio album, Kiss Land. The album was a commercial success, reaching number two on the Billboard 200 chart in the United States.

The Weeknd Career

Albums

  • Kiss Land (2013)
  • Beauty Behind the Madness (2015)
  • Starboy (2016)
  • After Hours (2020)
  • Dawn FM (2022)

Film

  • Michael Jackson’s Journey from Motown to Off the Wall (2016)
  • Uncut Gems (2019)
  • The Show (2021)
  • Live at SoFi Stadium (2023)
  • The Idol (2023)

Social Media

The Weeknd Social Media

Instagram

He has 60M followers on Instagram

Twitter

He has 17.3M Followers on Twitter.

Facebook

He has 17M followers on Facebook.

Youtube

He has 32.4M subscribers on Youtube.

Social Media Handles 

Net Worth

As of now (2023), his net worth is $150 million.

The Weeknd Net Worth

Favorites 

Favorite Actor

Leonardo DiCaprio

Favorite Actress

Lupita Nyong'o

Favorite Color

Black

Favorite Sports

Basketball & Soccer

Favorite Sportsman

LeBron James

Favorite Place

Los Angeles

Physical Appearance

Height

6 Feet & 1 Inches

Weight

75 kg

Body

Mesomorph

Biceps

15

Chest

40

Weist

32

Shoe Size

10 (US size)

Tattoo

Multiple

Eye Color

Brown

Hair Color

Black

Skin Complexion 

Dark Brown

The Weeknd Physical Appearance

Interesting Facts About The Weeknd

  • He started his music career through a YouTube channel.
  • He has won six Grammy Awards, 14 Billboard Music Awards, and 17 Juno Awards.
  • He has sold over 70 million records worldwide.
  • He is a popular live performer and has toured all over the world.
  • He has collaborated with many famous artists, including Daft Punk, Kanye West, and Kendrick Lamar.
  • Taylor Swift and Tom Cruise are also among the influential personalities on the internet.

Who is The Weeknd?

He is a Singer, songwriter, record producer

How old is The Weeknd?

He is 33 years old.

What is The Weeknd’s net worth?

As of now (2023), his net worth is $150 million.

What is his real name?

His real name is Abel Makkonen Tesfaye.

When was The Weeknd born?

He was born on February 16, 1990.

Is The Weeknd dating?

He is not dating anyone.

Is The Weeknd married?

He is single.

What is the Zodiac sign of The Weeknd?

His zodiac sign is Aquarius.

Where is The Weeknd from?

He is from Scarborough, Toronto, Canada.

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