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.

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1 day ago · The Weeknd performs during the halftime show of the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, on Feb. 7, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)

1 day ago · The Weeknd's new album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, has finally arrived, marking an end to his current After Hours and Dawn FM album trilogy and, potentially, his stage name. Featuring an array of ...

2 days ago · The Weeknd initially built anticipation for the project by unveiling the album’s cover and announcing a one night only special stadium concert at Estádio Morumbi in São Paulo. The performance, streamed exclusively on YouTube, drew millions of global viewers and featured surprise appearances from Playboi Carti and Anitta.

1 day ago · Weeknd’s affinity for Michael Jackson is the music industry’s worst-kept secret. Aside from mirroring MJ’s vocal capabilities and chart dominance, Weeknd has never shied away from sampling ...

2 days ago · The Weeknd's new album, 'Hurry Up Tomorrow,' features guest appearances from Lana Del Rey, Travis Scott, Playboi Carti, Anitta and more.