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Jan 2023

17m 13s

The Weeknd Split Personality

About this episode

The rise of The Weeknd.

Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, known professionally as the Weeknd, is a Canadian singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. Known for his sonic versatility and dark lyricism, his music explores escapism, romance, and melancholia, and is often inspired by personal experiences.

(0:00) The Weeknd Super Bowl Dream

(0:54) The Weend Controlling the Airwaves

(2:32) Abel Tesfaye's Childhood

(3:12) Abel Tesfaye's Becoming The Weeknd

(5:25) The Weeknd Taking Over

(8:15) The Weeknd Award Season

(9:41) The Weeknd Completing Side Missions

(10:09) The Weeknd's Fight with Addiction

(12:39) The Weeknd Taking a Stand Against The Grammys

(13:32) The Weeknd's Community Service

(15:00) The Weeknd Creating “The Idol” TV Show

(15:31) The Weeknd's Acting Career

(15:49) The Weeknd's Future

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