The Weeknd
Early life Abel Makkonen Tesfaye was born in on February 16, 1990, the son of Ethiopian immigrants Makkonen and Samra Tesfaye. from the original on February 18, 2019. Roberts, Randall December 17, 2012. On February 2, 2018, it was released as the soundtrack's third single. The songs subsequently received coverage from various media outlets, including and. Morgan, Nakiya July 15, 2013. He said that he often shoplifted to supplement his drug use. from the original on June 14, 2015. Lau, Melody July 25, 2011. This was his first performance on the show as a solo artist, after appearing with to perform "Love Me Harder". Plus, the complex storyline resulted in another disappointing turn of events — no guest stars. Trust, Gary August 10, 2015. The single was certified platinum by the RIAA , making it Tesfaye's first diamond-certified record. Tesfaye appeared on alongside actress , performing as the show's musical guest on October 10. The next day, footage of a music video being shot in , surfaced. In an interview, he detailed that he began growing it out in 2011 and remarked at how easy it was to maintain with "a hard shampoo every once in a while". One of the producers of the song was alleged to have sent a private message to Tom Raybould, the composer of the film's score, to tell him about the sample. With this partnership, Tesfaye also released three capsule collections named PUMA X XO including T-shirts, caps, sweatpants, bomber jackets and a pair of shoes called the Parallels. In April 2019, Tesfaye was sued by British trio William Smith, Brian Clover, and Scott McCulloch, who accused Tesfaye of plagiarizing their song "I Need to Love" in order to create his song "". from the original on February 24, 2020. Career 2010—2011: Career beginnings Main articles: , , and Tesfaye met Jeremy Rose in 2010, a producer who had an idea for a dark musical project. The song debuted at number twenty-four on the Billboard Hot 100, and reached number-one on the Hot 100, making it his third top 10 hit, and his second number-one hit in the United States. To be clear, voting in all categories ended well before The Weeknd's performance at the Super Bowl was announced, so in no way could it have affected the nomination process. Krishnamurthy, Sowmya April 29, 2012. His music this year was excellent, and his contributions to the music community and broader world are worthy of everyone's admiration. He was announced by as being among the top five most streamed artists in their first year partnering with to provide the streaming service on the. Tesfaye took to his Twitter to mention that his extended play, Noise, were "a bunch of songs leaked by salty producers and found AFTER HOB dropped". The album was promoted by Tesfaye headlining various summer music festivals, including , the Hard Summer Music Festival, and the Festival. On February 5, 2021 was released, as his second greatest hits album. 2 million in 2017, just after the house was built. Over the summer of 2011, Tesfaye contributed to four songs on Drake's , both as a writer and a featured artist. The latter proved to be the second lead single from the soundtrack. 2020 Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2019 Himself Television Year Title Role Notes 2015—2020 Himself musical guest 3 episodes: October 10, 2015, October 1, 2016, March 7, 2020 2020 Himself voice Episode: "A Starboy Is Born" Also writer 2020 Various voices Episode: "Endgame" Tours• Trust, Gary April 1, 2020. Retrieved November 26, 2019 — via. Gwee, Karen September 10, 2019. Slingerland, Calum February 6, 2016. In December 2015, Tesfaye was sued by Cutting Edge Music, who alleged that the for "" had been taken from a composition featured in the score for the 2013 sci-fi film. It was named as one of ten shortlisted nominees for the. On June 8, "", a previously leaked track, was released as the album's third single, following its performance at the. The song, which marked his second contribution to a film, peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100. It was reported to be the most-streamed album throughout 2015, with over 60 million, as well as being ranked on multiple lists detailing albums of the year. Retrieved March 28, 2012• from the original on February 24, 2017. 2018• It also officially credited Rose as a producer and writer on the three songs from House of Balloons for which he did not initially receive credit. News outlets then began reporting that Tesfaye would follow up "Blinding Lights" with another single titled "". As a result of the snub, The Weeknd, whose real name is Abel Tefaye, fired back at the Recording Academy, which controversially keeps the identities of those on and the process by which nominations are chosen under wraps. Main article: Studio albums• Archived from on September 26, 2015. TheAffinityMag November 25, 2019. I think that was one of the best versions of I've ever heard in history. He also debuted three live performances on in November 2020, and performed at 's alongside other artists on December 10, 2020. Tesfaye often sings in a register, exhibiting an enticing tone. Rose let Tesfaye keep the tracks he had produced under the condition that he would ultimately be credited for them. It reached the top 10 in over ten countries, as well as reaching number one in Canada, Australia, Norway, and the United Kingdom. from the original on July 13, 2015. During the , Apple debuted a two-part promotional commercial featuring Tesfaye, which had a guest appearance from. Music News, Reviews, and Gossip on Idolator. He headlined FVDED in the Park, a festival in. Trilogy was later certified by the RIAA and double-platinum by in May 2013. Inside, there is a kitchen with two islands and a family room with a fireplace and a bar. The songs drew some attention online, and were later included in a blog post from. In April 2020, Tesfaye relaunched his record label XO's popular line of non-medical cloth face masks in an effort to raise money for Relief Fund, which is a campaign launched by the Grammys to help musicians affected by the. He eventually cut his hair in 2016, prior to the release of Starboy. The Guardian 's Paul MacInnes has stated that he views Tesfaye's three as "a rough trajectory of party, after-party and ". 2013• And for more on The Weeknd's struggle with fame, check out. Read the original article on. Days later, he released "", a single from 2015. The e-cigarette featured the "xo" branding on the front, as well as having the ability to play "" when turned on. A week later, he attended and it was revealed that a comic book would be released on June 13, 2018, with the title character being a superhero modelled after himself. Kameir, Rawiya; Hockley-Smith, Sam; Mistry, Anupa March 21, 2016. He pleaded and was sentenced to 50 hours of. He stated that he "was proud to support his hometown by sharing the brilliant, ancient history of Ethiopia. Listening to House of Balloons now, years after its initial release, its influence stands out as much as its quality. Payne, Chris November 4, 2013. 2015• Young, Alex March 8, 2020. " The song was featured on track five of her album , which released October 30, 2020. " In 2016, Tesfaye announced a partnership with , as a Global Brand ambassador, for the company's "Run the Streets" campaign. 955 , border-width 0s,padding-top 0s,padding-bottom 0s;transition:max-height 0. 5;text-transform:none;color: 026cdf;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;-webkit-transition:color 0. from the original on October 29, 2020. In promotion of the upcoming album, episode seven of the Weeknd's manager 's Memento Mori Beats 1 radio show was released on November 27, 2019. Contents• Tesfaye was featured on "FML", a track on 's. from the original on November 11, 2013. On the same day, Tesfaye also announced a collaboration with Norwegian record producer , titled "". His fourth album, 2020 , featured the number-one singles "" and "". from the original on August 24, 2016. They all went platinum in the United States. He gained a Grammy nomination for at the for Starboy and ended up winning the award. Reed, Ryan November 2, 2016. His grotesquely exaggerated new look definitely left viewers shook. Tesfaye was unveiled as one of the musical faces of the streaming service , a position he harboured with frequent collaborator Drake. was released on August 28, 2015, and debuted atop the , earning 412,000 album equivalent units in its first week. PDF from the original on July 30, 2016. He later collaborated with on a duet titled "", which peaked at number seven on the. This was credited [ ] as an advertising tactic for Tesfayes second mixtape , which was released on August 18, 2011. He was raised by his grandmother and mother after his parents split up. from the original on October 5, 2014. The record debuted atop the US , earning 444,000 of which 275,000 were in pure sales. Battan, Carrie October 2, 2012. He grew up listening to a variety of music genres, including , , , , and. from the original on October 30, 2013. Ramirez, Erika March 21, 2011. He was featured on 's "", the third single from his second album and on 's debut single "Wild Love" from his album. com A piano under a staircase is pictured. A month later, the previously mentioned album's title was announced as Starboy, and had a release date of November 25. After initially trying to pitch the idea to musician , Rose played one of his instrumentals for Tesfaye, who over it. Haylock, Zoe November 24, 2020. Directed by Grant Singer, it featured excerpts from the album, including snippets from "" featuring , "" featuring , "" and "". On August 30, 2019, during the , Tesfaye made his debut cinematic appearance in the film. 5 ;background-color:transparent;border:1px solid rgba 255,255,255,0. A year later, the Weeknd released the , , and , and quickly earned a following and critical recognition from several mainstream publications due to his dark style of and the mystique surrounding his identity. As guests enter the house, the two-story foyer has a striking wall of windows that lets in natural light. Trust, Gary March 30, 2020. He occupied all three slots on chart simultaneously with the aforementioned singles, becoming the first artist in history to accomplish this. In 2012, he signed with and re-released the mixtapes in the compilation album 2012. Wimmer, Micah March 21, 2018. Tesfaye has also begun his own XO branded merchandise, which was furthered by a collaboration with to present its Spring 2017 campaign. 2018—present: My Dear Melancholy and After Hours Tesfaye performing in November 2018 On January 31, 2018, revealed the full tracklist of the Kendrick Lamar-curated with Tesfaye featured on one of the tracks,. After six years, Tesfaye worked with again on a song called "Off The Table. But, to be fair, the Weeknd alerted people early in the week that he would be breaking with that longstanding Super Bowl tradition. from the original on June 18, 2015. Some tweeters suggested a new line of work: Some, meanwhile, to — and called him a of — late, surgery-obsessed singer Michael Jackson. Retrieved March 29, 2020 — via. A second collaboration with Daft Punk, entitled "", was released a week proceeding the album's release, alongside the solo efforts "" and "". Tesfaye's third mixtape was released on December 21, 2011, a year after his debut singles. from the original on March 13, 2020. Controversies and legal issues In January 2015, Tesfaye was arrested for allegedly punching an officer after he was taken into an elevator to break up a fight. Tesfaye has viewed that, by singing vulgar, ignorant lyrics in an elegant, sexy way, he is paying homage to R. He wasn't abusive, he wasn't an alcoholic, he wasn't an asshole. 5;text-transform:none;color:rgba 255,255,255,1 ;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;-webkit-transition:color 0. Tesfaye performed at the Super Bowl LV halftime show on February 7, 2021 after announcing he would perform in November 2020. Tesfaye began a tour of , with his first live performance at the city's venue. from the original on March 19, 2020. Tesfaye often used drugs to help get over his on earlier albums, and also abused illegal substances such as "ketamine, cocaine, MDMA, mushrooms, and cough syrup". Growing up in Toronto, Ontario, Tesfaye was raised by his mother and grandmother. Nazareth, Errol March 28, 2012. Tesfaye revealed the album's title, , and release date, March 20, 2020, on February 19, 2020, and released the album's as a promotional single simultaneously. In January 2021, Tesfaye responded by saying that his previous Grammy awards are of no value to him any more. Eells, Josh October 21, 2015. While living with his grandmother, he learned , which he also spoke with his mother. " Tesfaye described his teenage years as being like the film " without the ". 955 ;transition:all 300ms cubic-bezier 0. His emotional, plaintive lyrics often express feelings of hurt and deal with subject matter such as sex, drugs, and partying. This was the perfect opportunity to bring together the Weeknd's style with our technology. from the original on October 13, 2015. But as the only peer-voted music award, we will continue to recognize and celebrate excellence in music while shining a light on the many amazing artists that make up our global community. Kreps, Daniel June 8, 2015. He attended and in Scarborough, where he left without graduating in 2007. Julious, Britt February 7, 2021. On November 24, 2019, "", the expected lead single of his fourth studio album, was announced via a commercial on German television. On April 18, 2019, Tesfaye released "" alongside and , a song part of inspired by the television show , of which Tesfaye himself is a fan. In the album's first charting week, Tesfaye became the first artist to lead the Billboard 200, Billboard Hot 100, Billboard Artist 100, Hot 100 Songwriters and Hot 100 Producers charts simultaneously. Rose produced three songs — "What You Need", "Loft Music", and "The Morning" — and others that Tesfaye had rapped on, which were ultimately scrapped. Covering "" at his performance in London, he received positive responses from both and , who noted the singer's ability to successfully undertake a complex song. Patten, Dominic February 8, 2021. Caramanica, Jon February 8, 2021. The Weeknd's Official site. On November 11, 2016, it was reported that the couple had split due to their conflicting schedules. Trust, Gary December 9, 2019. Trilogy charted at number four on the U. Tesfaye has said: "I've always had an admiration for the era before I was born. "It's all a progression and we watch the character's storyline hit heightened levels of danger and absurdity as his tale goes on. The Weeknd turned in a bizarre, but mostly enjoyable, high-concept mini-concert during the Super Bowl LV Halftime Show on Sunday at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. Stewart, Allison March 14, 2011. Brandle, Lars February 19, 2020. John, Elton September 22, 2020. They released another collection in January 2020. Strauss, Matthew March 20, 2020. from the original on March 21, 2020. Tesfaye returned to Saturday Night Live on October 10, performing "Starboy" and "False Alarm". Sargent, Jordan March 29, 2018. from the original on January 12, 2013. Ritchie, Kevin July 25, 2011. whose legs willingly part after being plied with substances and who morph into threats only when [he is] and feeling vulnerable". Noted for his versatility in vocal style, music production, and eccentric presentation, the Weeknd is often cited as an influence to contemporary music, as well as by other artists. from the original on March 23, 2018. Caulfield, Keith February 9, 2021. Hogan, Marc October 26, 2012. Of course, donning heavy makeup is nothing new for The Weeknd, who at the 2021 Super Bowl on Feb. On March 21, 2011, Tesfaye his debut mixtape. The compilation album for the mixtapes entitled , was released two months later, and consisted of several remastered versions of songs, as well as three additional ones. Fitzmaurice, Larry July 3, 2011. The Fall Tour 2012• In November 2015, to further promote , Tesfaye collaborated with to release a limited edition version of the PAX 2 vaporizer, an that could be used in shows during. Tesfaye's musical style has been described as , , , , and. 5;text-transform:none;color:rgba 38,38,38,0. All Grammy nominees are recognized by the voting body for their excellence, and we congratulate them all. It marked the second collaboration between the pair, with West providing production and writing on "" from Beauty Behind the Madness. from the original on January 7, 2021. Sources:• On March 30, 2018, the extended play was released. Retrieved March 2, 2017 — via. He has attributed Jackson's music as key in spurring him to be a singer, referencing the lyrics to "" as an example. "You owe me, my fans and the industry transparency…" Read on to find out the reason why many people believe The Weeknd was shut out of the Grammy nominations, and what the Grammy executives have to say about it. In response to the controversy, the Academy chairman issued a statement: We understand that The Weeknd is disappointed at not being nominated. He released the album's , which features Daft Punk on September 21. from the original on November 24, 2016. It was revealed that his second studio album would be titled Beauty Behind the Madness. from the original on January 31, 2018. Others are pondering — — what they consider to be a dig at facial similarities shared by his ex, supermodel Bella Hadid. [ ]• After engaging in multiple musical collaborations with , , and , Tesfaye was featured on "", the triple platinum single from. Retrieved March 27, 2012• He has previously worked with Prosthetic Renaissance, a makeup effects studio for the transformation on social media. In the context of media outlets reporting cases of police brutality, in 2016, he expressed disdain, tweeting "blue lives murder". Tesfaye denied the allegations. Hampp, Andrew November 12, 2012. After Hours had a second consecutive week at number one on the Hot 100 Songwriters chart April 2020 , due to five entries on the latest Billboard Hot 100 singles , all of which he co-wrote and co-produced. Neighbors in the gated town have included Jennifer Lopez, the Kardashians, Drake and Miley Cyrus. Upon release, Kiss Land debuted at number two on the U. Personal life Tesfaye began dating model in early 2015. from the original on March 29, 2020. As guests enter the home, the two-story foyer has a striking wall of windows that lets in natural light, according to the. Tesfaye, Abel October 31, 2012. "The significance of the entire head bandages is reflecting on the absurd culture of Hollywood celebrity and people manipulating themselves for superficial reasons to please and be validated," he ahead of his Super Bowl performance. The single "Heartless" went on to debut at number 32 on the Billboard Hot 100 and later became his fourth number one single on the chart, the following week. He later altered the handles on his social media to reflect his stage name in preparation for the release of Starboy. Later in the year, on November 21, 2018, the compilation album was released and served as his first. We were thrilled when we found out he would be performing at the upcoming Super Bowl and we would have loved to have him also perform on the Grammy stage the weekend before. Unfortunately, every year, there are fewer nominations than the number of deserving artists. Caulfield, Keith March 29, 2020. Despite having a mixed response, the show resulted in a surge in streaming and downloads for Tesfaye's After Hours album as well as for the seven other songs he performed. Archived from on November 26, 2019. He also performed the song at the , where it was nominated for. Caulfield, Keith February 11, 2021. In August 2018, released a collection of apparel in collaboration with. In September 2018, Tesfaye and were sued for allegedly stealing the rhythm from a poet, singer, and songwriter named Yasminah. from the original on July 4, 2018. from the original on October 20, 2019. He also hosted several stores for the "Starboy: Limited Capsule" collection, which were available across , including , , and. 98 translate 0,1px ;transform:scale 0. Tesfaye appeared on "", the fifth song on 's. King of the Fall Tour 2014• In June, the Balloons Trilogy was revealed to have been downloaded over 8 million times, which allowed Tesfaye to initiate formal commercial release of the projects later that year. The mixtape included production from Canadian producers and , and included the tracks produced by Rose, although, he did not receive production credits. Drake approached Tesfaye and described a potential musical collaboration between the pair. Tesfaye often makes use of his in order to build resonance to belt out strong high notes within the fifth octave. Appearing first before our eyes as the driver in a two-seater sports car, parked in front of a Vegas-like backdrop, the 30-year-old Toronto talent — born Abel Tesfaye — then stepped out of the car and took a seat at the edge of the stage. 5,1 infinite;animation:eoUyJr 2s cubic-bezier 0. The Weeknd began his recording career in 2010, anonymously uploading several songs to. Williott, Carl July 22, 2013. Archived from on April 2, 2020. It was later reported that the two were in touch again nine months later. MacInnes, Paul November 15, 2012.。 。
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