22 hours ago · Abel Tesfaye, the Canadian singer who performs as the Weeknd, is perhaps his generation’s most committed self-mythologist.

1 day ago · The singer casts himself as a middle-aged pop star cracking up amid a surfeit of pills and whiskey

Abel Makkonen Tesfaye (Amharic: አቤል መኮንን ተስፋዬ; born February 16, 1990), known professionally as the Weeknd, is a Canadian singer-songwriter and actor. [2][3] Recognized for his unconventional musical production, artistic reinventions, and falsetto register, Tesfaye is regarded as highly innovative and influential.

3 days ago · The Weeknd has completed the rebirth of his real life name Abel Tesfaye with the release of his latest album "Hurry Up Tomorrow," marking the new era of his career.

1 day ago · Abel Tesfaye (a.k.a. The Weeknd), Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan star in 'Hurry Up Tomorrow,' the big-screen companion to the singer's latest album, in theaters May 16.

4 days ago · The Weeknd has just released his latest album, Hurry Up Tomorrow and it could be his last before returning to his real name Abel Tesfaye.

Jan 12, 2025 · After almost 16 years spent as The Weeknd, Abel Tesfaye says he is considering retiring his famous musical moniker after his upcoming projects.

Feb 9, 2021 · Born Abel Tesfaye on February 16, 1990, in Toronto, Canada, the Weeknd has become one of the music industry's leading alternative R&B performers. He is the son of Ethiopian immigrants...

May 15, 2023 · The Weeknd is now officially known online by his real name – Abel Makkonen Tesfaye – after following through on plans to update his social media accounts. On Monday, the Canadian artist’s...

May 15, 2023 · Canadian pop star The Weeknd has reverted to his birth name Abel Tesfaye on his social media accounts. The singer, known for his catchy pop tunes like Blinding Lights, …