The Weeknd
Canadian singer-songwriter and producer
Born
February 16th, 1990
35 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Canada
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Singer-songwriter and producer gained prominence with his innovative style blending R&B, pop, and hip-hop. Released the album 'Starboy' in 2016, which featured collaborations with various artists. Achieved critical and commercial success with the album 'After Hours' in 2020, highlighting the hit single 'Blinding Lights'. Recognized for contributions to contemporary music and has won numerous awards, including Grammy Awards.
Released the album 'Starboy' in 2016
Gained popularity with 'Blinding Lights' in 2020
Received multiple Grammy Awards
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