There are countless questions fans may ask about the star. Article continues below Abel Makkonen Tesfaye is the man behind The Weeknd. He's a singer. songwritter and actor from Canada. He dove ...

Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, the Canadian singer-songwriter and actor behind the moniker, first emerged on the music scene in 2009, releasing songs anonymously before skyrocketing to global fame.

Shortly after his surprise appearance and standout performance at the Grammys, The Weeknd (Abel Makkonen Tesfaye) released his sixth studio album, Hurry Up Tomorrow. Unsurprisingly, the album had ...

After a four-year hiatus from the award ceremony, The Weeknd (born as Abel Makkonen Tesfaye) made a shocking and triumphant return on stage at the 67th Grammy Awards. He performed two records off ...

The Weeknd, music mogul whose real name is Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, is now making it very clear that he’s not losing any sleep over the ongoing criticism. The 35-year-old singer and performer said ...

His work on The Vandal caught the attention of The Weeknd, born Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, leading to their two collaborations on Hurry Up Tomorrow. In addition to Red Terror, Alcazar directed The ...