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The Weeknd

Abel Makkonen Tesfaye

The Weeknd is an American singer from Toronto active since 2010.

Profession
Singer, Songwriter, Producer
From
Toronto, Canada
Born
February 16, 1990
Years active
2010–present

Early life

A Toronto native of Ethiopian descent, Abel Tesfaye emerged anonymously with dark, atmospheric mixtapes that redefined alternative R&B.

Career

His albums "Beauty Behind the Madness," "Starboy," and "After Hours" — with smashes like "Blinding Lights" — made him one of the biggest pop stars in the world.

Major achievements

He has won multiple Grammy Awards and holds chart records, including one of the longest-charting Hot 100 singles ever with "Blinding Lights."

Legacy

The Weeknd transformed moody alternative R&B into stadium-sized pop, defining a decade of the genre.

References

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