Early Life & Career Beginnings
What is The Weeknd’s real name?
Abel Makkonen Tesfaye
Which 2015 album features the hit “Can’t Feel My Face”?
Beauty Behind the Madness
Who did The Weeknd collaborate with on the 2014 hit “Love Me Harder”?
Ariana Grande
What major event did The Weeknd headline in 2021?
Super Bowl LV Halftime Show
What HBO series did The Weeknd co-create and star in during 2023?
The Idol
What country is The Weeknd from?
Canada
What 2020 album includes the global hit “Blinding Lights”?
After Hours
Which rapper featured The Weeknd on the 2011 track “Crew Love”?
Drake
How many Grammy Awards has The Weeknd won as of 2025?
4
What was the main controversy surrounding The Idol’s release?
It was criticized for its explicit sexual content and treatment of women.
What city did The Weeknd grow up in?
Toronto, Ontario
Which 2016 album includes “Starboy” and “I Feel It Coming”?
Starboy
The Weeknd worked with Daft Punk on which two songs?
“Starboy” and “I Feel It Coming”
The Weeknd broke a Spotify record by being the first artist to reach how many monthly listeners?
Over 100 million
What was the name of The Weeknd’s character in The Idol?
Tedros
What inspired The Weeknd to drop the “e” in his stage name?
Another Canadian band already had the name “The Weekend.”
Which The Weeknd song was used during the 2021 Super Bowl halftime show and became one of his signature performances?
Blinding Lights
Who did The Weeknd team up with for the 2023 hit “Popular” from The Idol soundtrack?
Madonna and Playboi Carti
In 2021, The Weeknd received an Emmy nomination for his Super Bowl performance. What was notable about this nomination?
He was nominated for a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Variety Special (Live), highlighting the Super Bowl halftime show as a major live performance achievement.
Which pop star played opposite The Weeknd in The Idol?
Lily-Rose Depp
What was the name of The Weeknd’s first mixtape released in 2011?
House of Balloons
Which song earned The Weeknd his first Grammy Award?
bonus question: what movie was it from?
Earned It
Bonus Answer: Fifty Shades of Grey
The Weeknd appeared on Kanye West’s “FML.” What 2016 album was it from?
The Life of Pablo
In 2023, The Weeknd was officially recognized by Guinness World Records as what?
The world’s most popular artist
What did The Weeknd announce after The Idol, shocking fans about his music career?
He planned to retire “The Weeknd” persona and release music under his real name, Abel Tesfaye.