Abel Makkonen Tesfaye known by the stage name The Weeknd, is a Canadian singer-songwriter and record producer. He performs a mixture of R&B, rock and hip hop. The Weeknd's songs are known for being rhythmic and sensual.
Three-time Grammy-winning R&B singer-songwriter and music producer whose debut album, Trilogy, was gold-certified. He's had several top ten hits on the Billboard Hot 100 list, including "The Hills," "Can't Feel My Face" and "Starboy."
Tesfaye has sold over 75 million records, making him one of the world's best-selling artists. He has earned seven diamond-certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for his singles, and is the first artist to simultaneously hold the top three spots on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
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