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The Weeknd's real name is Abel Makkonen Tesfaye.
The Weeknd's real name is Abel Makkonen Tesfaye.
True
The Weeknd is an American singer.
The Weeknd is an American singer.
False
The Weeknd's debut mixtape is titled 'House of Balloons'.
The Weeknd's debut mixtape is titled 'House of Balloons'.
True
The Weeknd's album 'Beauty Behind the Madness' was released in 2015.
The Weeknd's album 'Beauty Behind the Madness' was released in 2015.
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The Weeknd has won more than 5 Grammy Awards.
The Weeknd has won more than 5 Grammy Awards.
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The Weeknd
- Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, known professionally as The Weeknd, is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and record producer.
- Born on February 16, 1990, in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada.
- Raised by his mother and grandmother, and attended Ethiopian Orthodox church in his youth.
- Dropped out of high school and ran away from home, moving to the Parkdale neighborhood of Toronto.
- Began his music career in 2010, uploading songs to YouTube under the name "The Weeknd".
- Released debut mixtape "House of Balloons" in 2011, which gained widespread recognition and critical acclaim.
- Signed with Republic Records and XO in 2012, and released debut studio album "Kiss Land" in 2013.
- Breakthrough album "Beauty Behind the Madness" released in 2015, featuring hit singles "Earned It" and "The Hills".
- Released "Starboy" in 2016, featuring hit singles "Starboy" and "I Feel It Coming".
- Released "My Dear Melancholy," in 2018, which debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200.
- Released "After Hours" in 2020, which featured the hit singles "Blinding Lights" and "Heartless".
- Known for his dark and soulful sound, as well as his soulful and wide-ranging vocal abilities.
- Has won numerous awards, including multiple Grammy Awards, American Music Awards, and Billboard Music Awards.
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Get to know the Canadian singer, songwriter, and record producer The Weeknd, his debut mixtape, and his award-winning albums. Learn about his early life and achievements.
