Abel Tesfaye, professionally known as The Weeknd, has redefined contemporary R&B with moody production, memorable hooks, and chart-topping singles that resonate worldwide. From early mixtapes to arena tours and award-winning albums, The Weeknd remains a dominant force in pop and alternative R&B scenes.
The Weeknd first appeared by anonymously uploading three songs to YouTube in 2010 before releasing the breakthrough 2011 mixtapes that built his early mystique.