Where did the weeknd grow up?

Born and raised in Toronto, Tesfaye began his career in 2009 by anonymously releasing music on YouTube.

What is the weeknd’s nationality?

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Where did the weeknd live as a child?

The Weeknd grew up in Scarborough, a community on the outskirts of central Toronto. Born to Ethiopian parents who moved to Canada in the 1980s, the singer had a challenging start in life, something that he’s often hinted at in his music.

Is The Weeknd full Ethiopian?

The Weeknd is the son of Ethiopian immigrants. The East African country continues to grapple with a brutal internal conflict with natives from the northern region of Tigray. He has been vocal about his feelings on the situation and has encouraged others to match his generous donation.

How did The Weeknd become so rich?

How does The Weeknd have such a big net worth? Music has been Bella Hadid’s ex’s main source of income as he’s been making top tunes for around a decade. ‘Starlight’, ‘Beauty Behind the Madness’ and ‘After Hours’ have all been huge successes for him.

What is The Weeknd’s native language?

Tesfaye’s mother and grandmother immigrated in the 1980s to Canada from Ethiopia, and his first language was Amharic.