- Abel Makkonen Tesfaye (born February 16, 1990), known professionally as The Weeknd, is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is the founder of the XO record label and a co-founder of the alternative R&B collective, Odd Future.
-The Weeknd first gained recognition in 2010, after anonymously releasing three mixtapes titled _House of Balloons_, _Thursday_, and _Echoes of Silence_. These mixtapes were highly acclaimed by critics and gained a cult following.
- In 2012, he signed with Universal Music Group and released his debut album, _Kiss Land_. The album was generally well-received and peaked at number two on the US Billboard 200 chart.
- In 2015, The Weeknd released his second studio album, _Beauty Behind the Madness_. The album was a commercial success, debuting at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart and was certified quadruple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The album's lead single, "Can't Feel My Face", reached number one on several charts worldwide, including the Billboard Hot 100.
-In 2016, The Weeknd released his third studio album, _Starboy_. The album was also a commercial success, debuting at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart and was certified double platinum by the RIAA. The album's lead single, "Starboy", featuring Daft Punk, reached number one on several charts worldwide, including the Billboard Hot 100.
- In 2018, The Weeknd released his fourth studio album, _My Dear Melancholy,_. The album was a critical and commercial success, debuting at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart and was certified platinum by the RIAA. The album's lead single, "Call Out My Name", reached number one on several charts worldwide, including the Billboard Hot 100.
-In 2020, The Weeknd released his fifth studio album, _After Hours_. The album was a critical and commercial success, debuting at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart and was certified double platinum by the RIAA. The album's lead single, "Blinding Lights", reached number one on several charts worldwide, including the Billboard Hot 100.
-In 2022, The Weeknd released his sixth studio album, _Dawn FM_. The album was a critical and commercial success, debuting at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart and was certified gold by the RIAA. The album's lead single, "Sacrifice", reached number one on several charts worldwide, including the Billboard Hot 100.