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Founded 16 February 1990
Headquarters Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Abel Makkonen Tesfaye is a Canadian singer, songwriter and record producer, also professionally known by his stage name The Weeknd. Earning himself 3 number-one releases ‘Beauty Behind the Madness’, ‘Starboy’ and ‘My Dear Melancholy’. The Weeknd has worked with prominent artists such as Drake, Wiz Khalifa, Ariana Grande, Daft Punk and Kendrick Lamar.
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Jay Pharoah Impersonates Eminem, Jay Z & The Weeknd for New Freestyle
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Jay Pharoah Impersonates Eminem, Jay Z & The Weeknd for New Freestyle

But he spits the hardest when he raps in his own voice.
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Daft Punk Have Earned Their Very First No. 1 Hit
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Daft Punk Have Earned Their Very First No. 1 Hit

They have The Weeknd to thank.
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Watch The Weeknd's Entire, Exclusive LA Performance for VEVO
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Watch The Weeknd's Entire, Exclusive LA Performance for VEVO

Featuring Kendrick Lamar as a special guest performer.
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Watch The Weeknd Bring Kendrick Lamar Onstage for "Sidewalks”
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Watch The Weeknd Bring Kendrick Lamar Onstage for "Sidewalks”

The Compton rapper even does some hype man work for Abel.
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Watch The Weeknd, Bruno Mars & Lady Gaga Perform at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2016
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Watch The Weeknd, Bruno Mars & Lady Gaga Perform at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2016

Performing “Starboy,” “24K Magic,” “Million Reasons” and more.
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Every Single Song From The Weeknd's 'Starboy' Album Is on the Billboard Hot 100
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Every Single Song From The Weeknd's 'Starboy' Album Is on the Billboard Hot 100

He’s on fire.
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Wiz Khalifa Shares Unreleased Tracks Four Years on From 'O.N.I.F.C' Release
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Wiz Khalifa Shares Unreleased Tracks Four Years on From 'O.N.I.F.C' Release

New material emerges from his 2012 album.
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The Weeknd’s ‘STARBOY’ Debuts at No. 1 on the Charts
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The Weeknd’s ‘STARBOY’ Debuts at No. 1 on the Charts

It’s the third-largest debut of 2016.
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Urban Outfitters' The Weeknd 'Starboy' Collection Is Now Available
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Urban Outfitters' The Weeknd 'Starboy' Collection Is Now Available

New merch alert.
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Check out The Weeknd's First On-Camera Interview With Zane Lowe
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Check out The Weeknd's First On-Camera Interview With Zane Lowe

Abel opens up in this new 40-minute interview.
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The Weeknd Breaks Spotify Record for Most Streams in a Day
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The Weeknd Breaks Spotify Record for Most Streams in a Day

Breaking Justin Bieber’s previous record.
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Watch The Weeknd Perform "Starboy" on 'Ellen'
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Watch The Weeknd Perform "Starboy" on 'Ellen'

Abel makes his daytime TV debut with a performance of the No. 1 hit.
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