The Weeknd
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Summary
The Weeknd was born on February 16, 1990[1], in Toronto[2]. He has worked as a singer[3], songwriter[4], record producer[5], actor[6], and lyricist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.11% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (77,787 views/month, #1,087 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Scarborough[9]
- Country of citizenship: Canada[10]
- Native language: English[11], Canadian French[12]
- Ethnic group: Ethiopian Canadians[13]
- Occupation: composer[14]
- Field of work: singing[15], music[16]
- Educated at: West Hill Collegiate Institute[17], Birchmount Park Collegiate Institute[18]
- Award received: Juno Award for Breakthrough Artist of the Year[19], Juno Award for R&B/Soul Recording of the Year[20], BET Her Award[21], Grammy Award for Best Progressive R&B Album[22], Canada's Walk of Fame[23], American Music Awards[24], People's Choice Awards[25], MTV Europe Music Awards[26], Billboard Music Awards[27], Juno Award for Artist of the Year[28]
- Religion or worldview: Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church[29]
- Influenced by: Michael Jackson[30], Prince[31], R. Kelly[32]
- Sex or gender: male[33]
- Genre: alternative R&B[34], pop music[35], electropop[36]
- Record label: XO[37], Republic Records[38]
- Discography: The Weeknd discography[39]
- Commons category: The Weeknd[40]
- Family name: Tesfaye[41], Makkonen[42]
- Given name: Abel[43]
- Pseudonym: Kin Kane[44], Gene Hackerman[45]
- Official website: https://www.theweeknd.com/[46]
- Topic's main category: Category:The Weeknd[47]
- Medical condition: asthma[48]
- Instrument: voice[49], keyboard instrument[50]
- Nominated for: Juno Award for Breakthrough Artist of the Year[51], Juno Award for R&B/Soul Recording of the Year[52], Grammy Award for Best Melodic Rap Performance[53], MTV Europe Music Award for Best Canadian Act[54], MTV Video Music Award for Best Visual Effects[55], BET Award for Best New Artist[56], MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist[57], Academy Award for Best Original Song[58]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[59]
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Country: CA[60]
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Began / founded: 1990-02-16[61]
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Genre(s): alternative r&b, contemporary r&b, dance-pop, hypnagogic pop, pop, r&b, synth-pop[62]
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Community tags: 2010s, 2020s, alternative r&b, contemporary r&b, dance-pop, hypnagogic pop, pop, r&b, synth-pop[63]
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MusicBrainz ID: c8b03190-306c-4120-bb0b-6f2ebfc06ea9[64]
Why It Matters
The Weeknd has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]
He has been cited as an influence by Dadju[67], a singer[68], b. 1991[69], of France[70], awarded the NRJ Music Award de la révélation francophone de l'année[71].
FAQs
Where was The Weeknd born?
The Weeknd's place of birth was Toronto[2].
What did The Weeknd do for work?
The Weeknd worked as a singer[3], songwriter[4], record producer[5], actor[6], and lyricist[7].
Where did The Weeknd go to school?
The Weeknd was educated at West Hill Collegiate Institute[17] and Birchmount Park Collegiate Institute[18].
What awards did The Weeknd receive?
Honors received include Juno Award for Breakthrough Artist of the Year[19], Juno Award for R&B/Soul Recording of the Year[20], BET Her Award[21], and Grammy Award for Best Progressive R&B Album[22].
Who did The Weeknd influence?
The Weeknd has been cited as an influence by Dadju[67].