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As he states in his newest album, he is ready to be called “By the old, familiar name.” Fans now welcome Abel Tesfaye into the music industry with open arms.

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.

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 ...

Tesfaye Kasau, father of Haymanot, at a National Security Committee meeting exactly one year after his daughter's disappearance, February 25, 2025. (photo credit: Danny Shem Tov/Knesset ...

Meet Jake Browning's girlfriend, Stephanie Niles, an Instagram model The Weeknd attends the premiere of "Amy" at ArcLight Cinemas in Hollywood, California. Photo: Jason LaVeris (modified by author) No ...

In a wistful letter to shareholders, the revered investor brags about paying record federal taxes last year and observes that 'America changed the world in the blink of a celestial eye' Warren ...

One of pop music's biggest stars is calling it quits — well, kind of . . . The Weeknd, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, is wrapping up his three-album journey of self-discovery and annihilation ...

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 ...

Once a powerhouse talent in the Los Angeles music scene, Zar, whose real name is believed to be Matthew Makkonen ... on through his industry relative, Abel Tesfaye (The Weeknd).

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 the ...