The Weeknd - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | February 16, 1990 |
|---|---|
| Age | 36 |
| Birthplace | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius - (see also The Weeknd's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Horse |
| Generation | Millennial Generation |
| Known For | Grammy Award-winning R&B and pop singer-songwriter, known for major hits such as 'Blinding Lights' and 'Starboy'. |
Intro
The Weeknd is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and record producer known for his distinctive singing voice, genre-blending music, and atmospheric production style. Rising to fame in the early 2010s, he achieved international acclaim with hits like 'Can't Feel My Face', 'The Hills', and 'Blinding Lights'.
Early Life & Background
The Weeknd was born Abel Makkonen Tesfaye to Ethiopian immigrant parents in Toronto, Canada. Raised by his mother and grandmother after his parents separated, he grew up in the Scarborough area of Toronto. Tesfaye dropped out of high school at 17 and began recording and releasing music anonymously on YouTube in 2010.
Career Highlights
- Released his first mixtapes 'House of Balloons', 'Thursday', and 'Echoes of Silence' in 2011, gaining critical acclaim.
- Debut studio album 'Kiss Land' (2013).
- Achieved mainstream breakthrough with the albums 'Beauty Behind the Madness' (2015), 'Starboy' (2016), and 'After Hours' (2020).
- Known for hit singles such as 'The Hills', 'Can't Feel My Face', 'Starboy', 'Blinding Lights'.
- Received multiple Grammy Awards and was the first artist to hold the top three spots on the Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart simultaneously.
Trivia
- His stage name, 'The Weeknd', comes from dropping out of high school one weekend and removing an 'e' to avoid copyright issues with a Canadian band.
- Performed at the Super Bowl LV halftime show in 2021.
- Has cited Michael Jackson as a major influence.
FAQs
People also ask
The Weeknd is 36 years old.
The Weeknd was born the 16 February 1990.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
On His Birth-Day
About February 16th, 1990, in brief:
- Historical events: Keith Haring, renowned for his vibrant pop art and street art, died on February 16, 1990, in New York City at the age of 31. He passed away due to complications from AIDS, a disease he had been diagnosed with in 1988. Haring's art, characterized by bold lines and energetic figures, continues to influence contemporary art and culture.
- Day of the week: February 16th, 1990 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Opposites Attract by Paula Abdul
- #1 UK song: Nothing Compares 2 U by Sinead O'Connor
- Popular movie: Presumed Innocent directed by Alan J. Pakula
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