The Weeknd dated American model Bella Hadid.

The Weeknd began dating American singer-actress Selena Gomez.

The Weeknd released 'After Hours', which featured hits like 'Heartless', 'Blinding Lights', and 'Save Your Tears'.

The Weeknd became the first Canadian artist to headline a solo Super Bowl halftime show.

The Weeknd's song 'Blinding Lights' became the most streamed song on Spotify, surpassing Ed Sheeran's 'Shape of You'.

Abel Makkonen Tesfaye was born in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada.

Tesfaye was raised by his mother and grandmother, with little to no memory of his father who left when he was a young toddler. His first language was Amharic, and he also became fluent in English and French.

Tesfaye attended French immersion school until the 8th grade.

He then attended West Hill Collegiate Institute until he was kicked out.

Tesfaye attended Birchmount Park Collegiate Institute until he dropped out at 17 to pursue music.

The Weeknd released 'Trilogy', a compilation of his mixtapes, which reached the Top 5 in both Canada and the US.

The Weeknd released his debut studio album 'Kiss Land', which became a hit in the UK, reaching Number 12 in the chart and the top spot in the UK R&B Albums chart.

The Weeknd co-wrote and released 'Love Me Harder' with Ariana Grande and 'Earned It' for the Fifty Shades of Grey soundtrack.

The Weeknd released 'Beauty Behind the Madness', which included hits like 'The Hills' and 'Can't Feel My Face', both Top 3 hits in the UK.

The Weeknd won eight Billboard Awards, including Top Hot 100 Artist, Top Song Sales Artist, and Top R&B Artist.

The Weeknd performed 'Earned It' at the 88th Academy Awards.

The Weeknd won the BRIT Award for International Male Solo Artist.

The Weeknd was featured in TIME Magazine's list of the 100 Most Influential People in the World.

Tesfaye started releasing music anonymously on YouTube under the name 'xoxxxoooxo'.

He uploaded songs like 'What You Need', 'Loft Music', and 'The Morning' to YouTube under the name 'The Weeknd'.

The Weeknd released three mixtapes: 'House of Balloons', 'Thursday', and 'Echoes of Silence', gaining recognition for his blend of contemporary and alternative R&B.

Abel Makkonen Tesfaye was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, to Makkonen and Samra Tesfaye. He is the only child and was raised in Scarborough, a diverse neighborhood in the city's east end.

The Weeknd began his music career by anonymously releasing songs on YouTube. This marked the beginning of his journey into the music industry.

The Weeknd released three mixtapes: House of Balloons, Thursday, and Echoes of Silence. These mixtapes gained him recognition for his blend of contemporary and alternative R&B, as well as the mystery surrounding his identity.

The Weeknd reissued his mixtapes into the compilation album Trilogy with Republic Records. He also gave his first performance in London, which was attended by famous singers like Katy Perry and Florence Welch.

The Weeknd released his debut studio album, Kiss Land, on September 10. This album marked a significant milestone in his career, transitioning from underground to mainstream success.

The Weeknd released his second studio album, Beauty Behind the Madness, which spawned the number-one hit singles 'Can't Feel My Face' and 'The Hills', along with the top-three song 'Earned It', featured in the Fifty Shades of Grey soundtrack.

The Weeknd released his third studio album, Starboy, which featured A-list collaborators like Kendrick Lamar and Daft Punk. He also collaborated with Beyoncé on 'Lemonade' and Kanye West on 'The Life of Pablo'.

The Weeknd released his fourth studio album, After Hours, which received a record-breaking 1.02 million pre-adds globally on Apple Music. The album featured hit singles like 'Heartless', 'Blinding Lights', and 'Save Your Tears'.

The Weeknd became the first Canadian artist to headline a solo Super Bowl halftime show. He was also featured in TIME Magazine's list of the 100 Most Influential People in the World, with a tribute penned by Elton John.

The Weeknd marked a decade since receiving his first JUNO Award for Breakthrough Artist of the Year. His song 'Blinding Lights' became the most streamed song on Spotify, surpassing Ed Sheeran's 'Shape of You'.