The Weeknd is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and producer known for his atmospheric sound, haunting vocals, and genre-defying style. Emerging from anonymity with mixtapes in the early 2010s, he rose to global fame with hits like "Blinding Lights", "Starboy", and "Can’t Feel My Face". Blending R&B, pop, and electronic influences, The Weeknd has become one of the most innovative and influential artists of his generation, known for his cinematic albums and striking visual storytelling.