The Weeknd
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👤 Bio & Residence
Full Name: Abel Makkonen Tesfaye
Date of Birth: February 16, 1990
Place of Birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Height: 173 cm (5′8″)
Weight: 75 kg (165 lbs)
Religion: Ethiopian Orthodox Christian background
Nationality: Canadian
Ancestry: Ethiopian
Languages: English, Amharic (understands)
Marital Status: Single (previously dated Bella Hadid, Selena Gomez)
Children: None
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Producer, Actor
Education: Dropped out of high school; pursued music full-time
Net Worth: $320M+ (2025 estimate)
Businesses: XO Records, collaborations with Puma, H&M, and BAPE; co-founder of HXOUSE (creative incubator)
Total Social Followers: 120M+ across platforms
Properties: Mansions in Los Angeles, Toronto, and Bel-Air
Notable Works: Trilogy, Starboy, After Hours, Dawn FM, The Idol
Current Residence: Bel-Air, Los Angeles, California, USA
🎓 Education & Early Life
- Born to Ethiopian immigrant parents in Toronto, Canada.
- Raised primarily by his mother and grandmother after his father left.
- Dropped out of high school at 17 and began experimenting with music.
- Influenced by Ethiopian music, Michael Jackson, and R&B icons.
🏆 Career Highlights & Timeline
- 2011: Released House of Balloons, gaining underground acclaim.
- 2012: Signed with Republic Records and released Trilogy.
- 2015: Breakthrough with Beauty Behind the Madness, featuring “Can’t Feel My Face”.
- 2016: Won Grammy for Starboy.
- 2020: After Hours included record-breaking hit “Blinding Lights”.
- 2021: Performed at the Super Bowl LV Halftime Show.
- 2022: Released Dawn FM, praised for creativity.
- 2023: Starred in HBO series The Idol.
🏅 Awards & Recognitions
- 4× Grammy Awards winner.
- 20+ Billboard Music Awards.
- Juno Awards, American Music Awards, MTV Awards.
- Guinness World Records for “Blinding Lights” (longest charting song on Billboard Hot 100).
- Time 100 Most Influential People (2020).
🧠 Did You Know?
- The Weeknd is of Ethiopian descent and speaks some Amharic.
- His stage name came from dropping out of school and “leaving one weekend and never coming back.”
- “Blinding Lights” became the most-streamed song of all time on Spotify in 2023.
- He has collaborated with Daft Punk, Drake, Ariana Grande, and Future.
- He has donated millions to causes including COVID-19 relief, racial justice, and hunger programs.
- His music often blends R&B, pop, synthwave, and dark themes.
- He was once homeless and couch-surfed while starting his career.
- He is close friends with Drake, both from Toronto.
- Performed in multiple languages, including French remixes.
- His real name, Abel, means “breath” in Hebrew and “mourning” in Amharic.
- He is one of the best-selling musical artists of all time (75M+ records sold).
- He starred in Uncut Gems alongside Adam Sandler.
- His XO brand has become a cultural lifestyle label.
- He became a UN World Food Programme Goodwill Ambassador in 2021.
- He announced he may retire “The Weeknd” persona and release music under his real name Abel Tesfaye.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Weeknd born and how old is he?
He was born on February 16, 1990; he is years old as of 2025.
What is The Weeknd’s real name?
His real name is Abel Makkonen Tesfaye.
Is The Weeknd married?
No, but he has dated Bella Hadid and Selena Gomez in the past.
Does The Weeknd have children?
No, he does not have children.
What is his net worth?
His net worth is estimated at over $320M (2025).
What are his biggest songs?
“Blinding Lights”, “Starboy”, “Save Your Tears”, “The Hills”, “Can’t Feel My Face”.
What awards has he won?
He has won 4 Grammys, 20+ Billboard Awards, and many more honors.
Where does The Weeknd live?
He lives in Bel-Air, Los Angeles, and also owns property in Toronto.
Is The Weeknd still performing?
Yes, he continues to tour and release music, though he may shift to his real name Abel Tesfaye.