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.
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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.
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.
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
He has 60M followers on Instagram
He has 17.3M Followers on Twitter.
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.
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 |
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.
