In this video, we pick up the trail of the enigmatic artist known as ‘The Weeknd’, tracking his rise from abandoned child to uncontestable star.

The Canadian singer, songwriter, and record producer, born Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, had already been an R&B celeb for a decade, but reached astronomical popularity during 2020’s lockdowns.

His fourth album, ‘After Hours’, featured the chart-topping singles ‘Heartless’ and ‘Blinding Lights’, with both tracks being foot-tapping staples for hordes of TikTok scrollers worldwide.

It’s hard not to see the appeal… his music has always experimented with genre and form, dream pop and post-punk, accompanied by his inimitable vocals.

So, what were the milestones that shaped this artist on his way to stardom?

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