The Weeknd
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1990Toronto
The Weeknd (1990) is a Canadian singer, songwriter and producer from Toronto, working across alternative R&B, pop and electropop. He founded the XO label.
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About
Who He Is
The Weeknd is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and record producer born in 1990 in Toronto, specifically the Scarborough area. He attended West Hill Collegiate Institute and Birchmount Park Collegiate Institute. He founded the XO label and is also signed to Republic Records. His occupations include singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, and lyricist.
What He Is Known For
The Weeknd is known for his work in alternative R&B, pop music, and electropop. He has received numerous awards, including a Grammy Award for Best Progressive R&B Album, a Juno Award for Breakthrough Artist of the Year, a Juno Award for R&B/Soul Recording of the Year, a BET Her Award, and an American Music Award. He has also been honored on Canada's Walk of Fame.
Relationships and Influences
The Weeknd was the unmarried partner of Selena Gomez, who was also the unmarried partner of Justin Bieber. He is influenced by Michael Jackson, Prince, and R. Kelly. Through Michael Jackson, he is also connected to Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake, Usher, and Britney Spears as fellow artists influenced by Jackson. Through Prince, he is connected to Shakira, who was also influenced by Prince.
World and Field
The Weeknd belongs to the worlds of Actors, Famous, Lyricists, Musicians, Pop, Record Producers, R&B, Singers, and Songwriters. He is a Canadian citizen based in Toronto, and his music spans multiple genres, placing him at the intersection of mainstream pop and alternative R&B.
Conversation Style
A conversation with The Weeknd would likely reflect his musical influences—Michael Jackson, Prince, and R. Kelly—and his experiences as a singer, songwriter, and producer. He might discuss his creative process, his XO label, and his work in alternative R&B and pop. He could also talk about his relationships with Selena Gomez and Bella Hadid, or his education at West Hill Collegiate Institute and Birchmount Park Collegiate Institute.
Frequently asked
- What genre is The Weeknd's music?
- The Weeknd works across alternative R&B, pop music, and electropop.
- Who are The Weeknd's influences?
- The Weeknd is influenced by Michael Jackson, Prince, and R. Kelly.
- What awards has The Weeknd won?
- The Weeknd has won a Grammy Award for Best Progressive R&B Album, a Juno Award for Breakthrough Artist of the Year, a Juno Award for R&B/Soul Recording of the Year, a BET Her Award, an American Music Award, and has been honored on Canada's Walk of Fame.
Connections
drama index: 8
Selena GomezLove«unmarried partner»
Justin BieberLove«unmarried partner: Selena Gomez»
PrinceOther«influenced by»
Michael JacksonOther«influenced by»
ShakiraOther«influenced by: Prince»
BeyonceOther«influenced by: Michael Jackson»
Lady GagaOther«influenced by: Michael Jackson»
Justin TimberlakeOther«influenced by: Michael Jackson»
Sticker pack
Facts
- occupation
- singer·songwriter·record producer·actor·lyricist
- country of citizenship
- Canada
- genre
- alternative R&B·pop music·electropop
- record label
- XO·Republic Records
- unmarried partner