Oct 6, 2020 · The Weeknd’s parents are Samra and Makkonen Tesfaye. The couple split shortly after The Weeknd was born, and the singer’s relationship with his father was practically non-existent while growing up. Read more below about The Weeknd’s childhood, his absentee father, and which parts of his upbringing he credits with helping him succeed in ...

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Oct 6, 2020 · The Weeknd was born Abel Makkonen Tesfaye on February 16, 1990. His parents were Ethipoian immigrants who had fled to Canada, where they had Abel and built a life in the Scarborough area of Toronto. His parents ultimately split up when The Weeknd was still a child and he was raised by his mom and grandmother.

In 2016, The Weeknd donated $50,000 to St. Mary Ethiopian Orthodox Church in Toronto. It was the church The Weeknd had attended as a child, and members of the clergy and the congregation recalled fond memories of The Weeknd when he was a parishioner, though it had been years since the singer had attended a service. “Faith” and Faith

Oct 6, 2020 · Read more about The Weeknd’s childhood, why he dropped out of high school and whether or not The Weeknd regrets not graduating or attending college. Tuneful Tyke. The Weeknd was raised by his mom and grandmother in Toronto, Canada. His parents were Ethiopian immigrants, who had moved to Canada, but split shortly after their son was born.

Oct 6, 2020 · Diet Duo. The Weeknd also famously dated Selena Gomez. Though the couple split after less than a year together, Gomez had herself adopted a vegan diet after being diagnosed with lupus in 2015, making it likely that the couple chowed down on vegan or veggie-based meals together during their short-lived courtship.

Oct 6, 2020 · Weeknd’s Ethiopian Background The Weeknd’s parents were Ethiopian immigrants to Canada, who came to the country in the late 1980s. The Weeknd, whose real name is Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, was born and raised in Canada by his grandmother who spoke Amharic. Amharic is the official language of Ethiopia.

Oct 6, 2020 · His parents ultimately split, with The Weeknd being raised by his mom and grandmother, and though he rarely saw his father, he did not hold it against him. In an interview with Rolling Stone , he described the relationship with his father, saying, “I saw him vaguely when I was six, and then again when I was 11 or 12, and he had a new family ...

Oct 6, 2020 · Read more below about The Weeknd, his quirky style, and where he keeps his dreadlocks. Heritage and Hairstyles. The Weeknd was born Abel Makkonen Tesfaye on February 16, 1990. His parents were Ethipoian immigrants who had fled to Canada to escape the tumultuous political climate and the famine threatening their home country.

Oct 6, 2020 · The Weeknd was born Abel Makkonen Tesfaye on February 16, 1990, born to Ethiopian immigrants who settled in Toronto, Canada. His parents split when The Weeknd was a child, leaving the singer to be raised by his mom and grandmother.