Early Life
What is The Weeknd’s real name?
Abel Makkonen Tesfaye
Name any one of The Weeknd’s albums.
Kiss Land, Beauty Behind the Madness, Starboy, My Dear Melancholy, After Hours, Dawn FM, The Idol Episode 1
What is XO?
His record label and brand
“I’m blinded by the lights, no I can’t sleep until I feel your touch”
Blinding Lights
Where in Toronto did The Weeknd grow up?
Scarborough, Toronto
What made his early music stand out?
Dark R&B/pop sound was different and unique at the time
Name one company The Weeknd partnered with for merchandise.
Puma, H&M
“I’m tryna put you in the worst mood ah, P1 cleaner than your church shoes ah"
Starboy
Who helped raise The Weeknd after his father left?
His mother and grandmother
Which song became one of the longest-charting songs in Billboard history?
Blinding Lights
Name one other business venture The Weeknd started besides XO.
Fragrance line, merchandise, streaming partnerships
“I saw you dancing in a crowded room, you look so happy when I’m not with you”
Save Your Tears
Why did he first upload music anonymously online?
To gain attention without revealing his identity
How did his collaboration with Drake help his career?
Drake shared his songs, helping him get more popular
How has he turned his music and image into a global brand?
Through XO, world tours, brand partnerships, and media appearances
"I only call you when it's half past five, The only time I'd ever call you mine"
The Hills
When was The Weeknd born?
February 16, 1990
Name two of his most popular albums.
Starboy and After Hours
How has he used his success to give back to the community?
Donating to charities, supporting humanitarian causes
"Even though we're going through it, And it makes you feel alone"
Die For You