The Weeknd
The Weeknd, born Abel Tesfaye, is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and record producer known for his unique blend of pop, R&B, and hip-hop. He gained widespread acclaim for his atmospheric sound and introspective lyrics. His performance at the Super Bowl Halftime Show in 2021, where he invested $7 million of his own money to enhance the spectacle, solidified his status as a major force in the music industry.
Born on Feb 16, 1990 (35 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 23,694 | $1,700,000 | 1,060$ |
| Serbia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 8,737,371 | 5,051 | $55,000 | 32$ |
| Hungary | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 9,660,351 | 7,854 | $160,000 | 130$ |
| Iceland | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 341,243 | 203 | $24,000 | 14$ |
| Totals | 4 | 56,744,203 | 36,802 | $1,939,000 | 1,236$ |
Interactive World Map
Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Hungary:
The Weeknd has ended his collaboration with the brand due to the controversy surrounding the advertisement.
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Iceland:
Kristín Fönn considers The Weeknd her favorite artist and his concert stood out to her.
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Serbia:
The Weeknd is a popular singer who is romantically linked to Simi Kadra.
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Canada:
The Weeknd is included in Universal Music Group's roster of stars.
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Ireland:
He set a record in 2024 as the artist with the most songs to have more than a billion streams on Spotify.
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Canada:
The Weeknd is an enigmatic superstar taking a break from acting for his tour.
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Latvia:
Sāra Lāšone lists The Weeknd among her musical influences.
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Spain:
Ed Sheeran congratulated The Weeknd for surpassing his song on Spotify.
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Latvia:
The Weeknd will perform at the exclusive blackjack tournament hosted by Jay-Z.
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Bolivia:
The Weeknd portrays a fictional version of himself, a pop star in an existential crisis.
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