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| Birth name | Abel Makkonen Tesfaye |
| Stage name | The Weeknd |
| Birth date | February 16, 1990 |
| Birth place | Scarborough, Toronto |
| Genres | Alternative R&B |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter, record producer |
| Instruments | Vocals, piano, keyboard |
| Labels | XO, Republic |
Abel Tesfaye, (known professionally as The Weeknd), is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and record producer.
Work with Halsey[]
In the fall of 2015, The Weeknd invited fellow singer-songwriter Halsey to open for him on select dates of The Madness Fall Tour. He also wrote with her for her sophomore album Hopeless Fountain Kingdom.