The Weeknd is the stage name of Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, a Canadian singer, songwriter, and record producer. His music explores escapism, romance, and melancholy and is frequently influenced by personal experiences. He is known for his sonic variety and gloomy poetry. Four Grammy Awards, 20 Billboard Music Awards, 17 Juno Awards, six American Music Awards, two MTV Video Music Awards, as well as nominations for an Academy Award, a Latin Grammy Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award are just a few of the many honors he has garnered.