The Weeknd (born Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, February 16, 1990) is a Canadian singer-songwriter and record producer recognized as one of the most influential figures in contemporary music, known for his distinctive falsetto vocals and alternative R&B sound. He rose to fame in 2011 with his trilogy of mixtapes before achieving mainstream success with chart-topping hits including "Blinding Lights" (the best-performing song in Billboard Hot 100 history), "The Hills," "Can't Feel My Face," and "Starboy." With over 150 million records sold, four Grammy Awards, and a record-breaking Super Bowl LV halftime show performance, he has released six studio albums including After Hours (2020) and Hurry Up Tomorrow (2025), cementing his status as one of the best-selling artists of all time.