Who is The Weeknd’s real name?

The Weeknd, byname of Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, (born February 16, 1990, Toronto, Ontario, Canada), Canadian rhythm-and-blues singer and songwriter who was perhaps best known for his explicit songs about sex and drugs, many of which were autobiographical, and for his soaring falsetto and its singular tremolo.

Why is Weeknd so popular?

He has been dominating the charts, creating iconic characters, making hit after hit and constantly changing and innovating his sound. His broken records, five Grammys, and chart-topping hits speak for themselves. He is currently the second most listened to artist in the world according to spotify.com.

Who is The Weeknd ex?

The ‘Blinding Lights’ singer has dated supermodel Bella Hadid and singer and actress Selena Gomez, but has also been linked to a few other ladies in the past.