History of The Weeknd in Timeline
Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, known as The Weeknd, is a Canadian singer-songwriter, record producer, and actor prominent for his tenor vocal range and alternative R&B sound. His success is evidenced by numerous awards, including Grammy Awards, Billboard Music Awards, Juno Awards, American Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, and a Latin Grammy Award, marking his significant impact on the music industry.
February 16, 1990: Abel Makkonen Tesfaye's Birth
On February 16, 1990, Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, now known professionally as The Weeknd, was born. He is a Canadian singer-songwriter, record producer, and actor.
2002: Influence of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
In 2002, The Weeknd was heavily influenced by the video game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, which he credits for opening his eyes to the music of the 1980s.
August 2009: Tesfaye Begins Anonymously Releasing Music on YouTube
In August 2009, Tesfaye started his music career by anonymously releasing music on YouTube, marking the beginning of his public musical journey.
2009: Tesfaye Begins Releasing Music Anonymously
In 2009, Tesfaye began releasing music anonymously, starting his journey in the music industry.
December 2010: Uploading "What You Need", "Loft Music" and "The Morning" to YouTube
In December 2010, Tesfaye uploaded the songs "What You Need", "Loft Music", and "The Morning" to YouTube under the username "xoxxxoooxo". His identity remained undisclosed initially, and the songs gained attention online.
May 2011: Beginning Work with Drake
In May 2011, Tesfaye started working with Drake, marking the beginning of their professional relationship.
July 2011: First Live Performance and OVO Fest Appearance
In July 2011, Tesfaye held his first live performance at the Mod Club Theatre in Toronto and earned a spot at Drake's OVO Fest.
2011: Co-founding XO and releasing mixtapes
In 2011, Tesfaye co-founded the record label XO and released three mixtapes: "House of Balloons", "Thursday", and "Echoes of Silence". He gained recognition for his alternative R&B sound and the mystery surrounding his identity.
2011: Founding XO Record Label and Releasing House of Balloons
In 2011, Tesfaye founded the XO record label and on March 21, released his debut mixtape, "House of Balloons", which featured production from Illangelo and Doc McKinney.
2011: Release of mixtapes
In 2011, Tesfaye released three mixtapes which were re-mixed and remastered in Trilogy
2011: Growing out his hair
In 2011, The Weeknd began growing out his hairstyle, which has been described as one of his most recognizable traits, partly inspired by Jean-Michel Basquiat.
April 2012: Performing at Coachella Festival and Bowery Ballroom
In April 2012, Tesfaye performed at the Coachella Festival and two sold-out shows at the Bowery Ballroom in New York City, expanding his reach and visibility.
November 13, 2012: Release of Trilogy
On November 13, 2012, Tesfaye released "Trilogy", a compilation album comprising re-mixed and remastered versions of his 2011 mixtapes and three additional tracks.
November 2012: The Fall Tour in North America
The Fall Tour, Tesfaye's first concert tour, took place in North America from September to November 2012, including headlining shows and opening shows for Florence and the Machine, marking a significant step in his touring career.
2012: Signing with Republic Records and Releasing Trilogy
In 2012, Tesfaye signed with Republic Records to reissue his mixtapes into a compilation album called "Trilogy".
2012: Nomination for Polaris Music Prize
In 2012, Tesfaye's third mixtape, Echoes of Silence, was a longlisted nominee for the Polaris Music Prize.
May 17, 2013: Release of "Kiss Land" Title Track
On May 17, 2013, Tesfaye released the title track to his debut studio album, "Kiss Land" and announced the album's release date of September 10.
November 2013: Opening Act for Justin Timberlake and Soundtrack Contributions
Between November 6 and 13, 2013, Tesfaye served as an opening act for Justin Timberlake during The 20/20 Experience World Tour and contributed two songs to the soundtrack for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.
2013: Nomination for the Sound of 2013 Poll Award
In 2013, Tesfaye earned a nomination for the Sound of 2013 poll award by BBC, recognizing his rising prominence.
2013: Release of Debut Album Kiss Land
In 2013, Tesfaye released his debut studio album, "Kiss Land".
2013: Collaboration with ONE Condoms
In 2013, The Weeknd collaborated with condom company ONE to give away limited-edition condoms at his shows during the Kiss Land Fall Tour.
February 2014: Release of Remixes
In February 2014, Tesfaye released a remix of "Drunk in Love" from Beyoncé's album and Ty Dolla Sign's "Or Nah".
June 2014: Announcement of King of the Fall Tour
In June 2014, Tesfaye announced the King of the Fall Tour, a 4-city tour of North America supported by Schoolboy Q and Jhené Aiko.
October 2014: Allan Slaight Honour
In October 2014, The Weeknd received the Allan Slaight Honour from Canada's Walk of Fame, recognizing his positive influence in music, film, literature, visual or performing arts, sports, innovation, or philanthropy.
2014: Collaborations and Soundtrack Contributions
In 2014, Tesfaye engaged in a string of collaborations and film soundtrack contributions, continuing to develop his musical style.
2014: Donation to University of Toronto after Bikila Award
In 2014, after being presented with a Bikila Award for Professional Excellence, The Weeknd donated CA$50,000 to the University of Toronto to fund a new course on Ge'ez, the classic language of Ethiopia.
January 2015: Arrest in Las Vegas
In January 2015, The Weeknd was arrested for allegedly punching a police officer in Las Vegas after being taken into an elevator to break up a fight. He pleaded no contest and was sentenced to complete fifty hours of community service.
April 2015: Relationship with Bella Hadid Begins
In April 2015, The Weeknd began an on-again, off-again relationship with American model Bella Hadid.
May 27, 2015: Release of "The Hills"
On May 27, 2015, Tesfaye released the single "The Hills", which became his second number-one single.
June 2015: Performance at the BET Awards and Release of "Can't Feel My Face"
In June 2015, Tesfaye performed "Earned It" with Alicia Keys at the BET Awards. On June 8, he released the song "Can't Feel My Face" as a single, making it his first number-one song in the United States. He also became the first artist to occupy all three slots on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart simultaneously.
August 28, 2015: Release of Beauty Behind the Madness
On August 28, 2015, Tesfaye's second studio album, "Beauty Behind the Madness", was released and debuted atop the Billboard 200, earning 412,000 album-equivalent units in its first week.
September 4, 2015: Featured on Travis Scott's Rodeo
On September 4, 2015, Tesfaye was featured on Travis Scott's debut album Rodeo, on the track "Pray 4 Love".
November 2015: Partnership with Pax Labs
In November 2015, The Weeknd partnered with electronic vaporizer company Pax Labs to release a limited edition vaporizer.
December 2015: Bella Hadid Stars in "In the Night" Music Video
In December 2015, Bella Hadid starred in the music video for The Weeknd's single "In the Night".
2015: "Vibeking" track creation
In 2015, Suniel Fox and Henry Strange created the track "Vibeking", which would later be at the center of a copyright infringement lawsuit against The Weeknd's "Call Out My Name" in 2021.
2015: Release of Beauty Behind the Madness
In 2015, Tesfaye released his second studio album, "Beauty Behind the Madness", which debuted atop the US Billboard 200 and combined his signature alternative R&B sound with a more pop-oriented approach.
2015: Nomination for Academy Award and Grammy Awards
In 2015, Tesfaye's song "Earned It" from the Fifty Shades of Grey soundtrack earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song. The song also won Best R&B Performance and was nominated for Best R&B Song and Best Song Written for Visual Media at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards.
February 14, 2016: Featured on Kanye West's The Life of Pablo
On February 14, 2016, Tesfaye was featured on Kanye West's seventh studio album "The Life of Pablo" on the track "FML".
May 2016: Donation to St. Mary Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Cathedral
In May 2016, during Orthodox Easter, The Weeknd donated CA$50,000 to the St. Mary Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Cathedral in Toronto, Canada, a church he attended growing up.
August 2016: Donation to Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation
In August 2016, The Weeknd donated US$250,000 to the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation following reports of police brutality in the United States.
August 2016: Funding for Ethiopian Studies Program at University of Toronto
In August 2016, The Weeknd funded a new Ethiopian studies program at the University of Toronto.
September 2016: Starboy album announcement
In September 2016, The Weeknd announced his third studio album, Starboy, which would be released on November 25 and feature collaborations with Daft Punk.
2016: Release of Starboy
In 2016, Tesfaye released his third studio album, "Starboy", which debuted atop the US Billboard 200.
2016: Creative Collaboration with Puma
In 2016, The Weeknd became a creative collaborator and global brand ambassador for the clothing brand Puma, releasing capsule collections and hosting pop-up retail stores.
2016: Haircut Prior to Starboy Release
In 2016, The Weeknd cut his hair prior to the release of his album Starboy.
February 15, 2017: Featured on Nav's single "Some Way"
On February 15, 2017, The Weeknd was featured on Nav's commercial debut single "Some Way", which was the lead single from Nav's self-titled mixtape.
February 17, 2017: Starboy: Legend of the Fall Tour began
On February 17, 2017, The Weeknd started his fifth concert tour, named Starboy: Legend of the Fall Tour, to promote his Starboy album.
June 2017: Donation to Suubi Health Center in Uganda
In June 2017, The Weeknd donated US$100,000 to the Suubi Health Center, a maternity and children's medical facility in Budondo, Uganda.
October 2017: End of Relationship with Selena Gomez
In October 2017, The Weeknd's relationship with American singer-actress Selena Gomez ended.
December 14, 2017: Starboy: Legend of the Fall Tour concluded
On December 14, 2017, The Weeknd's Starboy: Legend of the Fall Tour, which supported his Starboy album, came to an end.
2017: Featured on Cashmere Cat's single "Wild Love"
In 2017, Tesfaye was featured on Cashmere Cat's single "Wild Love" with Francis and the Lights, which served as the lead single from Cashmere Cat's debut studio album 9.
2017: Partnership with H&M
In 2017, The Weeknd partnered with retail company H&M for their men's collection. He later cut ties with the company in 2018 due to a racist incident.
2017: Purchase of Home in Hidden Hills, California
In 2017, The Weeknd purchased a home in Hidden Hills, California, for $18.5 million.
February 2, 2018: Contributed to Black Panther soundtrack with "Pray for Me"
On February 2, 2018, The Weeknd collaborated with Kendrick Lamar on the song "Pray for Me" for the Black Panther soundtrack, which became the third single from the album.
March 30, 2018: My Dear Melancholy, EP release
On March 30, 2018, The Weeknd released his debut extended play, My Dear Melancholy,, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.
June 6, 2018: Announced Apple Music 1 radio show Memento Mori
On June 6, 2018, The Weeknd announced his new Apple Music 1 radio show called Memento Mori, with the first episode airing two days later.
July 2018: Collaboration with Marvel Comics
In July 2018, The Weeknd collaborated with Marvel Comics to release a comic book inspired by his third studio album, Starboy.
August 3, 2018: Featured on two tracks from Travis Scott's Astroworld
On August 3, 2018, The Weeknd was featured on two tracks, "Skeletons" and "Wake Up", from Travis Scott's third studio album, Astroworld.
2018: Release of My Dear Melancholy
In 2018, Tesfaye returned to a more alternative R&B sound with his debut extended play, "My Dear Melancholy", which included the US top-ten single "Call Out My Name".
January 11, 2019: Featured on Gesaffelstein's song Lost in the Fire
On January 11, 2019, The Weeknd was featured on Gesaffelstein's song "Lost in the Fire", which served as the second single from Gesaffelstein's second studio album, Hyperion.
January 2019: Criticism for "Lost in the Fire" Lyrics
In January 2019, The Weeknd received criticism for lyrics in his single "Lost in the Fire" with Gesaffelstein, with some accusing the song of being homophobic and fetishizing bisexuality.
April 2019: Ownership Stake in OverActive Media
In April 2019, The Weeknd became an owner and global ambassador of the esports company OverActive Media, which owns Splyce and the Overwatch League team Toronto Defiant.
June 2019: "The Hills" Certified Diamond
In June 2019, "The Hills" was certified diamond by the RIAA, marking Tesfaye's first diamond-certified record.
August 2019: End of Relationship with Bella Hadid
In August 2019, The Weeknd's on-again, off-again relationship with Bella Hadid ended.
August 30, 2019: Acting Debut in "Uncut Gems"
On August 30, 2019, The Weeknd made his acting debut in the film "Uncut Gems" during the Telluride Film Festival.
November 24, 2019: Teased Blinding Lights in Mercedes-Benz commercial
On November 24, 2019, The Weeknd teased his single "Blinding Lights" through a Mercedes-Benz commercial.
January 2020: Second Apparel Collection with A Bathing Ape
In January 2020, The Weeknd released a second apparel collection in collaboration with A Bathing Ape.
February 2020: Copyright Lawsuit for "Pray for Me"
In February 2020, The Weeknd and Kendrick Lamar were sued by Yeasayer, who claimed that "Pray for Me" included an unauthorized sample of their song "Sunrise".
February 19, 2020: Announced After Hours album and title track release
On February 19, 2020, The Weeknd announced that his fourth studio album would be titled After Hours and released the album's title track as a promotional single.
March 7, 2020: SNL Appearance in "On The Couch" Skit
On March 7, 2020, The Weeknd made his third appearance as a musical guest on Saturday Night Live, starring in the skit "On The Couch" with Kenan Thompson and Chris Redd.
March 29, 2020: Deluxe version of After Hours released
On March 29, 2020, The Weeknd released the deluxe version of his album After Hours, featuring the tracks "Nothing Compares", "Missed You" and "Final Lullaby".
April 2020: COVID-19 Relief Efforts
In April 2020, The Weeknd launched a line of non-medical face masks with proceeds going to the MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund and donated US$500,000 to MusiCares and CA$500,000 to the Scarborough Health Network.
May 2020: Donations to Black Lives Matter and Related Causes
In May 2020, The Weeknd donated US$500,000 to the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation, Colin Kaepernick's Know Your Rights Camp, and the National Bail Out in response to the murder of George Floyd.
August 7, 2020: Featured on Juice WRLD's single Smile
On August 7, 2020, The Weeknd was featured on the late Juice WRLD's single "Smile" from his first posthumous album Legends Never Die.
August 31, 2020: Partnership with TD Bank for Black HXOUSE
On August 31, 2020, The Weeknd partnered with TD Bank to launch Black HXOUSE, an entrepreneurial initiative within the incubator HXOUSE.
2020: Release of After Hours
In 2020, Tesfaye explored the dream-pop and new wave genres with his fourth studio album, "After Hours", which spawned the chart-topping singles "Heartless" and "Save Your Tears", as well as "Blinding Lights".
2020: Listed as One of the World's Most Influential People
In 2020, Tesfaye was listed by Time as one of the world's most influential people, recognizing his significant impact.
2020: Views on religion
In 2020, The Weeknd expressed his views on religion, stating, "...everything is a test, and if you are religious or spiritual, you have to go through things."
February 5, 2021: Released second greatest hits album The Highlights
On February 5, 2021, The Weeknd released his second greatest hits album The Highlights, which debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200.
February 7, 2021: Super Bowl LV halftime show performance
On February 7, 2021, The Weeknd headlined the Super Bowl LV halftime show, becoming the first Canadian solo artist to do so, reportedly spending $7 million of his own money on the performance.
March 2021: NFT Auction on Nifty Gateway
In March 2021, The Weeknd auctioned a collection of visual artwork and an unreleased song in the form of a non-fungible token (NFT) on Nifty Gateway.
March 2021: Reissued House of Balloons Mixtape
In March 2021, The Weeknd reissued his mixtape "House of Balloons" in its authentic form with the original mixes and samples to celebrate the tenth anniversary of its release.
April 4, 2021: Donation to Relief Efforts in Ethiopia
On April 4, 2021, The Weeknd announced a US$1,000,000 donation through the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to relief efforts in Ethiopia for people affected by the Tigray War.
May 8, 2021: "Save Your Tears" remix tops Billboard Hot 100
On May 8, 2021, The Weeknd's remix of "Save Your Tears" with Ariana Grande topped the Billboard Hot 100, becoming both artists' sixth number one hit.
May 2021: Solidarity for Civilians During Israel-Palestine Crisis
In May 2021, The Weeknd expressed solidarity for civilians who died during the 2021 Israel–Palestine crisis.
June 29, 2021: Announcement of Involvement in "The Idol"
On June 29, 2021, The Weeknd announced that he would be co-creating, co-writing, executive producing, and starring in the HBO television drama series "The Idol", alongside Reza Fahim and Sam Levinson.
August 2, 2021: Snippet of new music on social media
On August 2, 2021, The Weeknd released a snippet of new music on social media, teasing upcoming projects.
August 2021: Residency in Bel Air, Los Angeles
As of August 2021, The Weeknd was residing in Bel Air, Los Angeles.
August 2021: Thursday's reissue
In August 2021, The Weeknd reissued his mixtape "Thursday" in its authentic form with the original mixes and samples to celebrate the tenth anniversary of its release.
August 2021: Description of Being "Sober Lite"
In August 2021, during a cover story with GQ, The Weeknd described himself as being "sober lite", meaning that he has stopped using drugs with the exception of marijuana and drinks alcohol occasionally.
September 11, 2021: "Blinding Lights" long charting
As of the week of September 11, 2021, The Weeknd's "Blinding Lights" became the longest charting song by a solo artist on the Hot 100, with 90 weeks.
September 2021: Appeared on the cover of GQ
In September 2021, The Weeknd appeared on the cover of GQ magazine, marking the magazine's first global publication.
September 2021: Copyright Infringement Lawsuit for "Call Out My Name"
In September 2021, The Weeknd, Nicolás Jaar, and Frank Dukes were sued for copyright infringement by Suniel Fox and Henry Strange, who claimed that "Call Out My Name" was strikingly similar to their 2015 track "Vibeking".
October 4, 2021: Revealed fifth studio album completion
On October 4, 2021, The Weeknd revealed during an episode of Memento Mori that his fifth studio album was complete and he was awaiting key characters for the narrative.
October 22, 2021: Featured on Swedish House Mafia's single Moth to a Flame
On October 22, 2021, The Weeknd was featured on Swedish House Mafia's single "Moth to a Flame" from their debut studio album Paradise Again.
November 23, 2021: "Blinding Lights" ranked #1 Greatest Hot 100 Hit of All Time
On November 23, 2021, Billboard ranked The Weeknd's "Blinding Lights" as the #1 Greatest Hot 100 Hit of All Time, surpassing "The Twist" by Chubby Checker.
2021: Appointed World Food Programme Goodwill Ambassador
In 2021, Tesfaye was appointed a World Food Programme goodwill ambassador, highlighting his advocacy for racial equality and food security.
2021: Praised Daft Punk Following Split
In 2021, following Daft Punk's announcement of their split, The Weeknd praised them during an interview with Variety, citing them as a reason he makes music.
January 7, 2022: Dawn FM album release
On January 7, 2022, The Weeknd released his fifth studio album, Dawn FM, which debuted at number two on the Billboard 200.
February 2022: Relationship with Simi Khadra
In February 2022, The Weeknd began a relationship with Saudi-born disc jockey Simi Khadra.
March 3, 2022: Launch of XO Humanitarian Fund
On March 3, 2022, The Weeknd partnered with the WFP to launch the XO Humanitarian Fund, donating US$1 from every ticket sold at his After Hours til Dawn Tour and an additional US$500,000.
March 20, 2022: Voice acting in The Simpsons
On March 20, 2022, The Weeknd voiced two characters during an episode of The Simpsons.
July 8, 2022: Record Surpassed on Billboard Hot R&B Songs Chart
On July 8, 2022, The Weeknd's record for the most number-one songs on the Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart was surpassed by Chris Brown, who broke Weeknd's record with eight more songs.
July 2022: After Hours til Dawn Tour Commencement
On July 2022, The Weeknd's upcoming tour, originally titled the After Hours Tour, would be held entirely in stadiums due to arena constraints and was scheduled to commence.
December 2, 2022: Featured on Metro Boomin's Album
On December 2, 2022, The Weeknd appeared on the song "Creepin'" from Metro Boomin's album, Heroes & Villains.
December 16, 2022: "Nothing Is Lost (You Give Me Strength)" Release
On December 16, 2022, The Weeknd's song "Nothing Is Lost (You Give Me Strength)", which was made for the official soundtrack of the film Avatar: The Way of Water, was released.
2022: Release of Dawn FM
In 2022, Tesfaye explored dance-pop, leading to his fifth album, "Dawn FM", which included the US top-ten single, "Take My Breath".
2022: Investment in Koia
In 2022, The Weeknd invested in the plant-based beverage brand Koia.
January 1, 2023: "Blinding Lights" most streamed song on Spotify
On January 1, 2023, The Weeknd's "Blinding Lights" became the most streamed song on Spotify with 3.3 billion streams.
February 24, 2023: "Die for You" Remix Release
On February 24, 2023, a remix of The Weeknd's 2016 song "Die for You" featuring Ariana Grande was released, marking their fourth collaboration.
February 27, 2023: Surpassed 100 Million Monthly Spotify Listeners
On February 27, 2023, The Weeknd became the first artist to surpass 100 million monthly listeners on Spotify.
March 1, 2023: Rolling Stone Exposé on "The Idol" Set
On March 1, 2023, Rolling Stone released an exposé detailing the toxic working conditions on the set of the HBO drama series "The Idol", which The Weeknd co-created and starred in. The series was criticized for its graphic sexual content.
March 3, 2023: Live at SoFi Stadium Album Release
On March 3, 2023, The Weeknd released his first live album, titled Live at SoFi Stadium, featuring recordings from his HBO concert film of the same name.
March 11, 2023: "Die for You" Remix Tops Billboard Hot 100
On March 11, 2023, the "Die for You" remix featuring Ariana Grande reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100, becoming both artists' seventh number one hit.
April 2023: ADHD Reveal
In April 2023, The Weeknd revealed that he has ADHD.
April 29, 2023: Featured on Mike Dean's Album
On April 29, 2023, The Weeknd featured on four songs—"Artificial Intelligence", "Defame Moi", "More Coke!!", and "Emotionless"—from Mike Dean's album 4:23.
May 2023: Intention to Retire 'The Weeknd' Moniker
In May 2023, The Weeknd stated that he was intending to retire the moniker of "The Weeknd" in favor of performing under his birth name or a new pseudonym.
June 8, 2023: Announcement of 'The Idol' EPs
On June 8, 2023, The Weeknd announced a series of EPs featuring music from The Idol, with collaborations from various artists, released after each episode premiere.
August 28, 2023: "The Idol" Cancelled by HBO
On August 28, 2023, HBO announced it had cancelled The Idol after one season, following significant controversy and negative reviews.
December 2, 2023: Featured in Fortnite Festival
On December 2, 2023, Fortnite announced that The Weeknd would be the headlining artist for its Fortnite Festival gamemode, with outfits of him becoming available to play on December 9.
2023: Co-creation and Starring in The Idol
In 2023, Tesfaye co-created and starred in the HBO drama series "The Idol", which was met with controversy and critical failure.
2023: Film Project Announcement with Trey Edward Shults
In 2023, it was announced that The Weeknd is co-writing and starring in a film with Trey Edward Shults, who is also set to direct, alongside Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan.
January 8, 2024: Teased Upcoming Album
On January 8, 2024, The Weeknd further teased an upcoming album by posting pictures of his last two albums and a question mark on his social media.
January 9, 2024: Partnership with School on Wheels Inc.
On January 9, 2024, The Weeknd partnered with School on Wheels Inc. to support more than 1,000 students experiencing homelessness, and released merchandise with 10% of net profits to BrazilFoundation.
March 22, 2024: Featured on Future and Metro Boomin's Album
On March 22, 2024, The Weeknd appeared on the track "Young Metro" from Future and Metro Boomin's collaborative album, We Don't Trust You as well as several tracks on Future and Metro Boomin's We Still Don't Trust You album.
April 29, 2024: Donation to Palestine
On April 29, 2024, The Weeknd announced he will donate another $2 million to Palestine as loaves of bread.
July 17, 2024: Announced Show in São Paulo and Album Title
On July 17, 2024, The Weeknd announced a one-night show in São Paulo, Brazil, set to take place on September 7, 2024. He also announced the title of his upcoming sixth album, Hurry Up Tomorrow.
September 7, 2024: Show in São Paulo, Brazil
On September 7, 2024, The Weeknd performed a show in São Paulo, Brazil.
January 31, 2025: Release of Hurry Up Tomorrow Album
On January 31, 2025, The Weeknd's sixth album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, was released.
May 2025: Release of "Hurry Up Tomorrow" Companion Film and Negative Reviews
In May 2025, the companion film Hurry Up Tomorrow (2025), starring The Weeknd and Jenna Ortega and directed by Trey Edward Shults, was released and widely criticized by critics.
2025: Release of Hurry Up Tomorrow
In 2025, Tesfaye released his sixth album, "Hurry Up Tomorrow", which yielded the US top-five single "Timeless" and a critically panned companion film of the same name.
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