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The Weeknd
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Real Name: Abel Tesfaye
Aliases: the Noise, Kin Kane, Diapers
BIO
The Weeknd began his recording career in 2009 by anonymously releasing music on YouTube.I n 2012, The Weeknd signed with Republic Records in a joint venture with his own company, imprint XO, now known as XO Records. Initially co-signed by Drake, The Weeknd is now also one of few Canadian artists to have made a smooth transition into the American music industry. Thanks to popular singles and features like “Earned It,” “Crew Love” featuring Drake, “Blinding Lights,” and more, The Weeknd continues to be a fixture on the music charts.
PROPS
- The Weeknd is a best-selling artist, being one of the most-streamed on Spotify with over 70 Million monthly listeners.
- His single "Earned It" was featured on the soundtrack to the film Fifty Shades of Grey and won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance and was nominated for Best Original Song at the 88th Academy Awards.
- After being presented with a Bikila Award for Professional Excellence in 2014, Tesfaye donated $50,000 to the University of Toronto to fund a new course on Ge'ez, the classic language of Ethiopia
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Top The Weeknd Questions
The Weeknd broke out on Billboard as a feature on Drake’s “Crew Love.”
He’s collabed with Drake, Future, Lana Del Ray and more.
The Weeknd has sold Over 75 million records.
His best selling album is After Hours.
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The Weeknd
Real name: Abel Tesfaye
Aliases: the Noise, Kin Kane, Diapers
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