Abel Makkonen Tesfaye conceived February 16, 1990, referred to expertly as the Weeknd, is a Canadian vocalist musician, entertainer and record maker. Known for his sonic adaptability and dim lyricism, his music investigates idealism, sentiment, and sadness, and is much of the time enlivened by private encounters. He has gotten various honors, including four Grammy Awards, 20 Billboard Music Awards, 17 Juno Awards, six American Music Awards, two MTV Video Music Awards, and designations for an Academy Award, a Latin Grammy Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award.
Among the world’s top rated music specialists with more than 75 million records sold, Tesfaye holds a few streaming and Billboard diagram records. He is the primary craftsman to at the same time make a big appearance on the main three on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, while “Blinding Lights” is the longest-graphing melody in Billboard history. Frequently viewed as a noticeable figure in contemporary well known music, Tesfaye was recorded by Time magazine as one of the world’s most compelling individuals in 2020. A supporter for racial uniformity and food security, he was designated a World Food Program Goodwill Ambassador in 2021