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Abel Makkonen Tesfaye (Amharic: አቤል መኮንን ተስፋዬ; born February 16, 1990), known professionally as the Weeknd, is a Canadian singer-songwriter. [2] [3] He is known for his unconventional music production, artistic reinventions, and signature use of the falsetto register.
Jun 25, 2024 · The Weeknd, Canadian rhythm-and-blues singer and songwriter who was perhaps best known for his explicit songs about sex and drugs, many of which were autobiographical, and for his soaring falsetto and its singular tremolo.
May 15, 2023 · CNN — The Weeknd is now officially known online by his real name – Abel Makkonen Tesfaye – after following through on plans to update his social media accounts. On Monday, the Canadian...
May 16, 2023 · The Weeknd's name change comes after the award-winning artist told W Magazine that he wanted to "kill The Weeknd" — and he's not the only artist to ditch their stage name.
May 15, 2023 · Canadian pop star The Weeknd changed his name on social media Monday to Abel Tesfaye, his birth name. The artist adjusted his name on Instagram and Twitter but kept his handles as The Weeknd.
May 15, 2023 · Canadian pop star The Weeknd has reverted to his birth name Abel Tesfaye on his social media accounts. The singer, known for his catchy pop tunes like Blinding Lights, asked his fans on...
Sep 13, 2022 · The Weeknd, aka Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, is of Ethiopian heritage. According to LA Live, Tesfaye’s parents immigrated to Canada from Ethiopia in the 1980s. The Weeknd was born and raised in...
May 16, 2023 · Canadian singer-songwriter The Weeknd has updated his social media profiles to his birth name. The artist, whose real name is Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, changed his Twitter and Instagram accounts on ...
The Weeknd (real name Abel Tesfaye) was born and raised in Toronto, Canada. His birthday is Feb. 16, 1990, and his height is 5'8". He launched his career by anonymously uploading his music to...
Jan 10, 2022 · What is The Weeknd’s real name? The world knows him mainly as The Weeknd, his professional music name, but to his family, he is Abel Makkonen Tesfaye. How old is The Weeknd? The Weeknd is...
