The Weeknd

The Weeknd's story proves that there is such a thing as a Canadian dream. Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, born on February 16, 1990, is the child of Ethiopian immigrants. His parents separated early, and he was raised by his mother and grandmother. He left home at 17. It was the weekend when he closed the door behind him for the last time, hence his stage name. He became entangled in a world of crime and drugs. Music proved to offer a way out of this hopeless existence. His mixtapes were quickly noticed, and in 2013, his first album, Kiss Land, was released. His beautiful, high, and recognizable voice proved perfectly suited to the blend of R&B, pop, and dance music heard on subsequent albums: Beauty Behind The Madness, Starboy, After Hours, Dawn FM, and Hurry Up Tomorrow. The Weeknd quickly became a multifaceted success story. The singer emerged as a successful businessman. He's a talented actor. His live shows are sensational, as millions of viewers witnessed when he performed during the intermission of the NFL Super Bowl final on February 7, 2021. The Weeknd is also making a name for himself by collaborating with famous colleagues like Ariana Grande (Save Your Tears, Love Me Harder, Die For You), Daft Punk (Starboy), Kanye West (FML, Hurricane), Kendrick Lamar (Pray For Me), and Beyoncé (Drunk In Love, 6 Inch). Besides being a versatile artist, The Weeknd is also a generous philanthropist. He raised money for Ethiopia and advocated for children growing up homeless. With 75 million albums sold, he's one of the most successful artists of our time, but he's never forgotten his roots.