The Weeknd - Wikipedia
Abel Makkonen Tesfaye (Amharic: አቤል መኮንን ተስፋዬ; born February 16, 1990), known professionally as the Weeknd, is a Canadian singer-songwriter and actor. [2][3] Recognized for his unconventional musical production, artistic reinventions, and falsetto register, Tesfaye is regarded as highly innovative and influential.
The Weeknd - Singer and Songwriter, Age, Wife, Children, Grammy
1 day ago · The Weeknd, born Abel Tesfaye on February 16, 1990, in Toronto, Canada, grew up in a culturally rich environment shaped by his Ethiopian heritage. His parents immigrated from Ethiopia, and while his mother worked hard to provide for the family, Abel's father left when he was just a toddler. This absence had a profound impact on his upbringing ...
The Weeknd is no more. The Canadian singer has reverted to his …
May 15, 2023 · The Weeknd is now officially known online by his real name – Abel Makkonen Tesfaye – after following through on plans to update his social media accounts.
The Weeknd - Biography
Feb 9, 2021 · Born Abel Tesfaye on February 16, 1990, in Toronto, Canada, the Weeknd has become one of the music industry's leading alternative R&B performers. He is the son of Ethiopian...
The Weeknd Gives New Details on Hurry Up Tomorrow, Ending …
Jan 10, 2025 · The Weeknd (real name: Abel Tesfaye) is one of the world’s biggest music stars, with 67 gold and platinum albums and singles, and he’s the first artist to have 25 songs with a billion streams ...
The Weeknd | Biography, Songs, Albums, & Facts | Britannica
Jan 21, 2025 · The Weeknd (born February 16, 1990, Toronto, Ontario, Canada) is a Canadian rhythm-and-blues singer and songwriter best known for his explicit songs about sex and drugs, many of which are autobiographical, and for his soaring falsetto and its singular tremolo.
Abel Tesfaye Reflects on Retiring His Persona as The Weeknd
Jan 12, 2025 · After almost 16 years spent as The Weeknd, Abel Tesfaye says he is considering retiring his famous musical moniker after his upcoming projects.
The Weeknd: Pop star changes his name to Abel Tesfaye - BBC
May 15, 2023 · Canadian pop star The Weeknd has reverted to his birth name Abel Tesfaye on his social media accounts. The singer, known for his catchy pop tunes like Blinding Lights, asked his fans on...
The Weeknd’s new album ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ drops Friday
1 day ago · The Weeknd pictured on the cover of his forthcoming album “Hurry Up Tomorrow.” ... Born Abel Tesfaye, the “Blinding Lights” singer says he will retire his stage name after one last album ...
The Weeknd Retiring His Stage Name, Will Use Abel Tesfaye - Vulture
May 8, 2023 · Abel Tesfaye is no longer working for the Weeknd. The Idol creator and star shared in an interview with W Magazine that he is “ready to close The Weeknd chapter” and will create one final...