The Weekend

Full name: Abel Makkonen Tesfaye
Stage name: The Weeknd
Date of birth: February 16, 1990
Age: 36
Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Nationality: Canadian
Occupation: Singer, songwriter, record producer, actor
Years active: 2010–present
Genres: R&B, Pop, Alternative R&B, Synth-Pop

🎵 Biography

The Weeknd, whose real name is Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, is a Canadian singer, songwriter and record producer known for his distinctive vocals, atmospheric production and emotionally intense songwriting.

He first attracted attention by anonymously uploading music online in 2010 before releasing his acclaimed House of Balloons mixtape in 2011. He later established himself as one of the biggest artists in contemporary music with albums including Kiss Land, Beauty Behind the Madness, Starboy, After Hours and Dawn FM.

His music has produced some of the world’s biggest hits, including “Blinding Lights,” “Starboy,” “The Hills,” “Can’t Feel My Face,” “Save Your Tears” and “Earned It.”

His 2025 film and album project Hurry Up Tomorrow expanded his artistic work into cinema, with the album serving as the soundtrack to the psychological thriller film of the same name.

🏷️ Record Label

The Weeknd’s music has been released through XO, his own imprint, in partnership with Republic Records and Universal Music Group.

His early career was also closely associated with XO, which he co-founded with his creative collaborators.

🎼 Musical Style

The Weeknd is particularly recognized for combining:

* Alternative R&B
* Contemporary R&B
* Pop
* Synth-pop
* Electronic music
* Hip-hop influences

His sound has evolved considerably throughout his career, moving from darker R&B to a more polished pop and electronic sound.

🏆 Major Awards & Achievements

The Weeknd has received numerous major awards and nominations, including:

* 🏆 4 Grammy Awards
* 🏆 20 Billboard Music Awards
* 🏆 22 Billboard Music Awards nominations/wins across various categories
* 🏆 6 American Music Awards
* 🏆 Multiple Juno Awards
* 🏆 Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song for “Earned It”

His song “Blinding Lights” became one of the most successful songs in modern music history and was named Billboard’s Greatest Hot 100 Hit of All Time.

💰 The Weeknd Net Worth

Estimated net worth: approximately US$300 million.

Celebrity net-worth figures are estimates rather than verified personal financial statements, so iGlobalMusic should describe this as an estimated net worth, not an exact figure.

His wealth has been built through music sales and streaming, songwriting and production royalties, touring, business ventures, brand partnerships and his XO enterprise.

📱 Social Media & Official Platforms

The Weeknd maintains a major international presence across social and streaming platforms, including:

* Instagram: @theweeknd
* X: @theweeknd
* TikTok: @theweeknd
* YouTube: The Weeknd
* Spotify: The Weeknd
* Apple Music: The Weeknd

Official website: TheWeeknd.com⁠

💿 Popular Albums

* House of Balloons
* Kiss Land
* Beauty Behind the Madness
* Starboy
* My Dear Melancholy,
* After Hours
* Dawn FM
* Hurry Up Tomorrow

🔥 Popular Songs

* Blinding Lights
* Starboy
* The Hills
* Can’t Feel My Face
* Save Your Tears
* Earned It
* Call Out My Name
* Die for You
* I Feel It Coming
* Heartless
* After Hours
* Often