Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, known professionally as The Weeknd, was born on February 16, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with over 75 million records sold worldwide. Rising to prominence through anonymous mixtapes uploaded to YouTube in 2010 and 2011, he quickly gained a massive following for his distinctive sound blending R&B, pop, and dark electronic music. His studio albums Kiss Land, Beauty Behind the Madness, Starboy, After Hours, and Dawn FM have all been massive commercial and critical successes. Songs like Blinding Lights, Save Your Tears, Can't Feel My Face, and Starboy are among the most-streamed tracks in Spotify history. Known for his enigmatic public persona and spectacular live performances, The Weeknd headlines arenas and stadiums worldwide.
The Weeknd's birthday is February 16.
The Weeknd was born on February 16.
The Weeknd's real name is Abel Makkonen Tesfaye. He was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
The Weeknd's most famous songs include Blinding Lights, Starboy, Can't Feel My Face, Save Your Tears, and The Hills.
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