Abel Makkonen Tesfaye (born February 16, 1990), also known as the Weeknd, is a Canadian singer-songwriter and record producer.[2] A prominent figure in contemporary popular music, he is noted for his unconventional music production, artistic reinventions, and his signature use of the falsetto register.[3][4] His accolades include 4 Grammy Awards, 20 Billboard Music Awards, 22 Juno Awards, 6 American Music Awards, 2 MTV Video Music Awards, a Latin Grammy Award, and nominations for an Academy Awar