Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, known as The Weeknd, is a highly acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter and actor. He has garnered numerous prestigious awards including Grammy Awards, Billboard Music Awards, Juno Awards, American Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, and a Latin Grammy Award. He has also received nominations for an Academy Award and a Primetime Emmy Award, solidifying his status as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
February 16, 1990: Abel Makkonen Tesfaye's Birth
On February 16, 1990, Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, known professionally as The Weeknd, was born. He is a Canadian singer-songwriter and actor.
August 2009: Began Anonymously Releasing Music on YouTube
In August 2009, Tesfaye began his journey by anonymously releasing music on YouTube, marking the start of his music career.
2009: Began Anonymously Releasing Music
In 2009, Tesfaye began releasing music anonymously, marking the start of his music career.
December 2010: Uploaded "What You Need", "Loft Music" and "The Morning" to YouTube
In December 2010, Tesfaye uploaded "What You Need", "Loft Music" and "The Morning" to YouTube under the username "xoxxxoooxo". These songs gained attention online and were later acknowledged in a blog post by Drake.
2010: House of Balloons Release and Impact
In 2010, after The Weeknd put out songs from House of Balloons, people said he made R&B cool again, marking the beginning of the alternative R&B label creation.
May 2011: Started Working with Drake
In May 2011, Tesfaye started working with Drake, eventually earning a spot at the latter's OVO Fest.
July 2011: Held First Live Performance
In July 2011, Tesfaye held his first live performance at the Mod Club Theatre in Toronto. He also participated in concerts hosted by the Black Student Association at the University of Toronto.
2011: Growing out his hair
In 2011, Tesfaye began growing out his hair, a style that became one of his most recognizable traits.
2011: Released Three Mixtapes
In 2011, Tesfaye co-founded the record label XO and released three mixtapes: House of Balloons, Thursday, and Echoes of Silence, gaining recognition for his unique sound and mysterious persona.
2011: Founded XO Record Label and Released House of Balloons
In 2011, Tesfaye met Wassim "Sal" Slaiby and Amir "Cash" Esmailian, with whom he founded the XO record label. On March 21, he released his debut mixtape, House of Balloons, which featured production from Illangelo and Doc McKinney. The mixtape was nominated for the 2011 Polaris Music Prize.
April 2012: Performed at Coachella Festival and Bowery Ballroom
In April 2012, Tesfaye began performing at more shows, such as the Coachella Festival, and two sold-out shows at the Bowery Ballroom in New York City.
November 13, 2012: Released Trilogy Compilation Album
On November 13, 2012, Tesfaye released Trilogy, a compilation album comprising re-mixed and remastered versions of his 2011 mixtapes, and three additional tracks. The album debuted at number four on the US Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 86,000 copies.
November 2012: Fall Tour in North America
In November 2012, Tesfaye's Fall Tour was performed in North America. He also opened for Florence and the Machine.
2012: Signed with Republic Records and Released Trilogy
In 2012, Tesfaye signed with Republic Records to reissue his mixtapes into the compilation album Trilogy, marking a significant step in his career.
2012: Echoes of Silence Longlisted 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: Released Title Track for Kiss Land
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: Opened for Justin Timberlake and Contributed to Hunger Games Soundtrack
In November 2013, Tesfaye served as an opening act for Justin Timberlake during The 20/20 Experience World Tour. He also contributed two songs to the soundtrack for the 2013 film The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.
2013: Collaboration with ONE Condoms
In 2013, Tesfaye collaborated with ONE Condoms to give away limited-edition condoms at his shows during the Kiss Land Fall Tour.
2013: Nominated for BBC Sound of 2013
In 2013, Tesfaye received a nomination for the Sound of 2013 poll award by BBC.
2013: Released Debut Studio Album Kiss Land
In 2013, The Weeknd released his debut studio album, Kiss Land, continuing to evolve his musical style.
February 2014: Released Remixes of "Drunk in Love" and "Or Nah"
In February 2014, Tesfaye released a remix of "Drunk in Love" from Beyoncé's eponymous studio album, and Ty Dolla Sign's "Or Nah".
June 2014: Announced 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: Awarded Allan Slaight Honour
In October 2014, Tesfaye was awarded the Allan Slaight Honour by Canada's Walk of Fame for "making a positive impact in the fields of music, film, literature, visual or performing arts, sports, innovation or philanthropy".
2014: Contributions and Collaborations
In 2014, The Weeknd worked on various collaborations and film soundtrack contributions, further expanding his reach in the music industry.
2014: Donation to University of Toronto after Bikila Award
In 2014, after receiving the Bikila Award for Professional Excellence, Tesfaye 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, Tesfaye was arrested for allegedly punching a police officer in Las Vegas and was sentenced to complete fifty hours of community service after pleading no contest.
April 2015: Relationship with Bella Hadid begins
In April 2015, Tesfaye started an on-again, off-again relationship with Bella Hadid.
May 27, 2015: Released "The Hills"
On May 27, 2015, Tesfaye released "The Hills", the second single from Beauty Behind the Madness, which became his second number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100.
June 2015: Performed at BET Awards and Released "Can't Feel My Face"
In June 2015, Tesfaye performed "Earned It" with Alicia Keys at the BET Awards and released "Can't Feel My Face" as the third single from Beauty Behind the Madness, which became his first number-one song in the United States.
August 28, 2015: Released Beauty Behind the Madness Album
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, Tesfaye 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".
December 2015: Lawsuit Over "The Hills"
In December 2015, The Weeknd was sued by Cutting Edge Music, alleging that the bassline for "The Hills" was taken from a film score.
2015: Nominated for Academy Award for "Earned It"
In 2015, Tesfaye received his first Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song for "Earned It" from the Fifty Shades of Grey soundtrack.
2015: Thoughts on Alternative R&B Label
In 2015, The Weeknd shared his thoughts on the alternative R&B label during an interview with Time, stating that it's in his soul and not going anywhere.
2015: Released Beauty Behind the Madness
In 2015, The Weeknd transitioned to a pop sound with his second studio album, Beauty Behind the Madness, which debuted atop the Billboard 200 and spawned hit singles.
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, Tesfaye 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, Tesfaye donated US$250,000 to the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation following reports of police brutality.
August 2016: Funding of Ethiopian studies program at University of Toronto
In August 2016, Tesfaye funded a new Ethiopian studies program at the University of Toronto.
September 2016: Starboy Album Announcement
In September 2016, The Weeknd, also known as Tesfaye, announced his third studio album, Starboy, featuring collaborations with Daft Punk, set to release on November 25. This announcement marked a significant milestone in his career.
2016: Collaboration with Alexander Wang and Puma
In 2016, Tesfaye collaborated with fashion designer Alexander Wang for an apparel collection and became a creative collaborator and global brand ambassador for Puma, releasing capsule collections and hosting pop-up retail stores as part of the partnership.
2016: Cutting his hair before Starboy release
In 2016, Tesfaye cut his hair prior to the release of Starboy.
2016: Release of "Starboy" Album
In 2016, The Weeknd released his third studio album "Starboy", marking a significant career milestone.
2016: Released Starboy
In 2016, The Weeknd released his third studio album, Starboy, which also debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and produced chart-topping singles.
February 15, 2017: Featured on Nav's "Some Way"
On February 15, 2017, The Weeknd was featured on Nav's debut single "Some Way", marking a collaborative effort that also served as the lead single from Nav's mixtape.
February 17, 2017: Starboy: Legend of the Fall Tour Begins
On February 17, 2017, The Weeknd commenced his fifth concert tour, "Starboy: Legend of the Fall Tour", promoting his third studio album Starboy, a significant undertaking that spanned multiple continents.
June 2017: Donation to Suubi Health Center in Uganda
In June 2017, Tesfaye donated US$100,000 to the Suubi Health Center, a maternity and children's medical facility in Budondo, Uganda.
October 2017: Relationship with Selena Gomez ends
In October 2017, The Weeknd's relationship with Selena Gomez ended.
December 14, 2017: Starboy: Legend of the Fall Tour Concludes
On December 14, 2017, The Weeknd's "Starboy: Legend of the Fall Tour", which supported his album Starboy, concluded after visiting continents like Europa, North- and South America, and Oceania.
2017: Partnership with H&M
In 2017, Tesfaye partnered with retail company H&M for their men's collection.
2017: Purchase of home in Hidden Hills
In 2017, Tesfaye purchased a home in Hidden Hills, California for $18.5 million.
2017: Featured on Cashmere Cat's "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.
February 2, 2018: Contribution to Black Panther Soundtrack
On February 2, 2018, The Weeknd contributed to the Black Panther soundtrack with the song "Pray for Me" alongside Kendrick Lamar, which peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100.
March 30, 2018: Release of 'My Dear Melancholy,' EP
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: Announcement of Apple Music 1 Radio Show
On June 6, 2018, The Weeknd announced his new Apple Music 1 radio show, Memento Mori, expanding his creative endeavors into radio broadcasting.
July 2018: Collaboration with Marvel Comics
In July 2018, Tesfaye collaborated with Marvel Comics to release a comic book inspired by his third studio album Starboy.
August 3, 2018: Features on 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, marking collaborative efforts within the music industry.
September 2018: Lawsuit Over "Starboy"
In September 2018, The Weeknd and Daft Punk were sued for allegedly stealing the rhythm for "Starboy".
2018: Released My Dear Melancholy
In 2018, The Weeknd returned to alternative R&B with his debut extended play, My Dear Melancholy, featuring the top-ten single "Call Out My Name".
January 11, 2019: Featured on Gesaffelstein's "Lost in the Fire"
On January 11, 2019, The Weeknd was featured on Gesaffelstein's song "Lost in the Fire," serving as the second single from his second studio album Hyperion.
January 2019: "Starboy" Album Certified Triple Platinum
As of January 2019, The Weeknd's album "Starboy" earned triple platinum certification by the RIAA, indicating substantial sales and widespread acclaim for the album.
January 2019: "Lost in the Fire" Lyric Controversy
In January 2019, The Weeknd faced criticism for allegedly homophobic lyrics in "Lost in the Fire", with accusations of fetishizing bisexuality.
April 2019: Ownership in OverActive Media
In April 2019, Tesfaye became an owner and global ambassador of the esports company OverActive Media, which owns Splyce and the Overwatch League team Toronto Defiant.
April 2019: Copyright Infringement Lawsuit
In April 2019, The Weeknd was sued for copyright infringement, accused of plagiarizing the song "I Need to Love" to create "A Lonely Night".
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: Relationship with Bella Hadid ends
In August 2019, Tesfaye's relationship with Bella Hadid ended.
August 2019: Lawsuit Dismissal
In August 2019, the lawsuit against The Weeknd was dismissed via summary judgment, with the option to amend.
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.
September 2019: Amended Claim Filed
In September 2019, the plaintiffs filed an amended claim based on secondary infringement, which is still in litigation.
November 24, 2019: Teasing 'Blinding Lights' in Mercedes-Benz Commercial
On November 24, 2019, The Weeknd teased his upcoming single, "Blinding Lights", through a Mercedes-Benz commercial, generating anticipation for his new music.
2019: Fully Loaded: God's Country
In 2019, the Fully Loaded: God's Country album achieved a big debut.
January 2020: Second collection with A Bathing Ape released
In January 2020, The Weeknd released a second apparel collection in collaboration with A Bathing Ape.
February 2020: "Pray for Me" Lawsuit
In February 2020, The Weeknd and Kendrick Lamar were sued by Yeasayer, claiming that "Pray for Me" includes an unauthorized sample of their song "Sunrise".
February 19, 2020: Announcement of 'After Hours' Album
On February 19, 2020, The Weeknd revealed the title of his fourth studio album, After Hours, scheduled for release on March 20, and released the title track as a promotional single.
March 7, 2020: Saturday Night Live Appearance
On March 7, 2020, The Weeknd starred in the "On The Couch" skit during his third appearance as a musical guest on Saturday Night Live.
March 29, 2020: Release of 'After Hours' Deluxe Version
On March 29, 2020, The Weeknd released the deluxe version of his album After Hours, including additional tracks such as "Nothing Compares," "Missed You," and "Final Lullaby."
April 2020: COVID-19 Relief Efforts
In April 2020, Tesfaye launched a line of non-medical face masks with all 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 Following George Floyd's Murder
In May 2020, in response to the murder of George Floyd, Tesfaye donated US$500,000 to the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation, Colin Kaepernick's Know Your Rights Camp, and the National Bail Out.
August 7, 2020: Featured on Juice Wrld's "Smile"
On August 7, 2020, The Weeknd was featured on Juice Wrld's single "Smile", which was from the posthumous album Legends Never Die.
August 31, 2020: Partnership with TD Bank for Black HXOUSE
On August 31, 2020, Tesfaye partnered with TD Bank to launch Black HXOUSE, an entrepreneurial initiative within the incubator HXOUSE, where he serves as a sleeping partner.
2020: Religious Views
In 2020, Tesfaye discussed his religious views, stating "everything is a test, and if you are religious or spiritual, you have to go through things."
2020: Released After Hours
In 2020, The Weeknd explored dream-pop and new wave genres with his fourth studio album, After Hours, which included chart-topping singles and broke Billboard Hot 100 records.
2020: Named One of Time's Most Influential People
In 2020, The Weeknd was listed by Time as one of the world's most influential people, recognizing his impact and significance.
2020: Collaboration with NBC Sports
The Weeknd collaborated with NBC Sports in 2020.
February 5, 2021: Release of '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
On February 7, 2021, The Weeknd headlined the Super Bowl LV halftime show, reportedly spending US$7 million of his own money on the performance.
March 2021: NFT Auction on Nifty Gateway
In March 2021, Tesfaye auctioned a collection of visual artwork and an unreleased song in the form of a non-fungible token (NFT) on Nifty Gateway.
March 2021: Reissue of 'House of Balloons'
In March 2021, The Weeknd reissued his mixtape "House of Balloons" in its original form to celebrate the tenth anniversary of its release.
April 4, 2021: Donation to relief efforts in Ethiopia
On April 4, 2021, Tesfaye announced a US$1,000,000 donation through the United Nations World Food Programme 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 reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100, marking their sixth number-one hit.
May 2021: Expressed solidarity for civilians during 2021 Israel-Palestine crisis
In May 2021, Tesfaye expressed solidarity for civilians who died during the 2021 Israel–Palestine crisis.
June 29, 2021: Announcement of The Idol
On June 29, 2021, The Weeknd, whose real name is Tesfaye, announced he would co-create, co-write, executive produce, and star 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 his upcoming projects to fans.
August 2021: Residing in Bel Air, Los Angeles
As of August 2021, Tesfaye was residing in Bel Air, Los Angeles.
August 2021: Described himself as being 'sober lite'
In August 2021, The Weeknd described himself as being "sober lite", meaning he stopped using drugs with the exception of marijuana and noted that he drinks alcohol occasionally.
August 2021: Reissue of 'Thursday'
In August 2021, The Weeknd reissued his mixtape "Thursday" in its original form to celebrate the tenth anniversary of its release.
September 11, 2021: "Blinding Lights" Chart Record
The week of September 11, 2021, The Weeknd's "Blinding Lights" concluded its record-breaking 90-week run on the Hot 100, marking it as the longest charting song by a solo artist.
September 2021: GQ Cover Appearance
In September 2021, The Weeknd appeared on the cover of GQ, marking the magazine's first global publication.
September 2021: "Call Out My Name" Lawsuit
In September 2021, The Weeknd, Nicolás Jaar, and Frank Dukes were sued for copyright infringement over "Call Out My Name".
October 4, 2021: Fifth Album Completion Teased
On October 4, 2021, The Weeknd hinted at the completion of his fifth studio album during an episode of Memento Mori, indicating he was awaiting key figures for the album's narrative.
October 22, 2021: Featured on Swedish House Mafia's "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 album Paradise Again.
November 23, 2021: "Blinding Lights" Ranked #1
On November 23, 2021, Billboard ranked "Blinding Lights" by The Weeknd as the #1 Greatest Hot 100 Hit of All Time, surpassing Chubby Checker's "The Twist".
2021: Appointed World Food Programme Goodwill Ambassador
In 2021, The Weeknd was appointed a World Food Programme goodwill ambassador, marking his commitment to addressing food security issues.
January 7, 2022: Release of 'Dawn FM'
On January 7, 2022, The Weeknd released his fifth studio album, Dawn FM, marking his eighth top ten entry on the Billboard 200.
February 2022: Relationship with Simi Khadra begins
In February 2022, The Weeknd started a relationship with Simi Khadra.
March 3, 2022: Launch of XO Humanitarian Fund
On March 3, 2022, Tesfaye partnered with the WFP to launch the XO Humanitarian Fund and donated US$1 from every ticket sold at his After Hours til Dawn Tour and a US$500,000 donation to the WFP.
March 20, 2022: Voice acting on The Simpsons
On March 20, 2022, Tesfaye voiced two characters in an episode of The Simpsons, marking his foray into voice acting.
July 2022: After Hours til Dawn Tour Announcement
In October of 2021, The Weeknd announced that his upcoming tour would be held in stadiums starting in July 2022 and be renamed as the After Hours til Dawn Tour.
July 26, 2022: Haunted House at Universal Studios
On July 26, 2022, The Weeknd revealed his collaboration with Universal Studios to host a haunted house at Universal Studios Florida and Hollywood for Halloween Horror Nights.
December 2, 2022: Featured on "Creepin'"
On December 2, 2022, The Weeknd appeared on the song "Creepin'" from Metro Boomin's album, Heroes & Villains.
December 16, 2022: Release of "Nothing Is Lost"
On December 16, 2022, The Weeknd released his song "Nothing Is Lost (You Give Me Strength)", which served as the official soundtrack for the film Avatar: The Way of Water.
2022: Investment in Koia
In 2022, Tesfaye invested in plant-based beverage brand Koia.
2022: Released Dawn FM
In 2022, The Weeknd explored dance-pop with his fifth album, Dawn FM, which included the US top-ten single, "Take My Breath".
January 1, 2023: "Blinding Lights" Most Streamed Song on Spotify
On January 1, 2023, "Blinding Lights" by The Weeknd became the most streamed song on Spotify, reaching 3.3 billion streams.
February 24, 2023: "Die for You" Remix Release
On February 24, 2023, The Weeknd released a remix of his 2016 song "Die for You" featuring Ariana Grande, marking their fourth collaboration.
February 27, 2023: Spotify Milestone
On February 27, 2023, The Weeknd became the first artist to surpass 100 million monthly listeners on Spotify, following the success of the "Die for You" remix.
March 1, 2023: "The Idol" Exposé
On March 1, 2023, Rolling Stone released an exposé on the toxic working conditions and set life of the HBO drama series "The Idol".
March 3, 2023: Live Album Release
On March 3, 2023, The Weeknd released his first live album, "Live at SoFi Stadium", featuring recordings from his HBO concert film.
March 11, 2023: "Die for You" Remix Reaches Number One
On March 11, 2023, the "Die for You" remix reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the seventh number one hit for both The Weeknd and Ariana Grande.
March 2023: "Starboy" Certified Diamond
As of March 2023, The Weeknd's song "Starboy" achieved Diamond certification by the RIAA. This certification signifies the massive commercial success and enduring popularity of the track.
April 2023: Revelation of ADHD diagnosis
In April 2023, Tesfaye revealed that he has ADHD.
April 29, 2023: Featured on Mike Dean's Album
On April 29, 2023, The Weeknd was featured on four songs from Mike Dean's album "4:23".
May 2023: Potential Retirement of "The Weeknd" Moniker
In May 2023, The Weeknd expressed his intention to retire the moniker "the Weeknd" and perform under his birth name or a new pseudonym.
June 8, 2023: "The Idol" EPs Announcement
On June 8, 2023, The Weeknd announced a series of EPs featuring music from "The Idol", with collaborations from various artists.
August 28, 2023: "The Idol" Cancellation
On August 28, 2023, HBO announced the cancellation of "The Idol" after one season, following negative reviews and controversy.
December 2, 2023: Fortnite Festival Headliner
On December 2, 2023, Fortnite announced that The Weeknd would be featured as the headlining artist for its Fortnite Festival gamemode, with outfits of him becoming available.
2023: Ranked on Rolling Stone's Greatest Singers List
In 2023, Rolling Stone ranked The Weeknd at number 110 on its list of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time.
2023: Co-created and Starred in The Idol
In 2023, The Weeknd co-created and starred in the HBO drama series The Idol, which faced critical failure, but its soundtrack achieved commercial success.
2023: Dubbed "World's Most Popular Artist" by Guinness World Records
In 2023, The Weeknd was dubbed the "world's most popular artist" by Guinness World Records, solidifying his global recognition.
2023: Co-writing and starring in a film
In 2023, it was announced that Tesfaye is co-writing a film with Trey Edward Shults, who is also attached to direct. Tesfaye is also set to star in the film, alongside Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan.
January 8, 2024: Album Teaser
On January 8, 2024, The Weeknd teased an upcoming album on social media, posting pictures of his last two albums and a question mark.
January 9, 2024: Partnership with School on Wheels Inc.
On January 9, 2024, Tesfaye partnered with School on Wheels Inc. to support students experiencing homelessness. He will also donate 10% of the net profits from merchandise released to the Brazilian Soul Fund of BrazilFoundation to coincide with his concert in Brazil.
March 22, 2024: Appearance on Future and Metro Boomin 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, Tesfaye announced he will donate another $2 million to Palestine as loaves of bread.
July 17, 2024: São Paulo Show Announcement
On July 17, 2024, The Weeknd announced a one-night show in São Paulo, Brazil, set to take place on September 7, 2024.
September 7, 2024: São Paulo Concert
On September 7, 2024, The Weeknd is scheduled to perform a one-night show in São Paulo, Brazil.
2025: Released Hurry Up Tomorrow
In 2025, The Weeknd is expected to release his sixth album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, which yielded the US top-five single, "Timeless".