I can't say I'm an original XO fan, but I did discover him before he blew the fuck up so I'm not on the bandwagon. But seeing this mans success makes me so fucking happy. I am obsessed with his music and his voice. I've never bought any music in my life (I'm a pirate, jail me) except The Weeknds. I've bought all his albums off iTunes. I've never felt so excited about a musician/artist ever before. Whenever I talk about him I get super excited. Dudes fucking amazing. I pray to God that he finds happiness within himself and his own life. I fucking love this dude, no homo.
sregi22 I see what you're saying but just because someones a new Weeknd fan doesn't exactly make them a bandwagoner, if you enjoy his music you're listening to it because you enjoy his music not because other people enjoy his music even though you found out about him later than others.
TheDudecof You're right. But with his blowing success, he's become "what's hot in the streets" right now, the "cool kid" to listen to. It comes to my attention more and more how many bandwagoners there are, that don't even know Trilogy let alone KissLand. This is why I had to mention I'm not on the bandwagon :p
sregi22 ah I see, I didn't listen to him during the Trilogy days either which I regret so much. Imagine being one of the first to discover his amazing music and going to one his small concerts for probably less than 50$ before he became huge...I'm jealous of anyone who got to fully experience the Weeknd when he was still unknown and mysterious
It feels like yesterday that it was 2011, I heard him in Crew Love on Drake's album, decided I needed some new music, checked him out, saw he had a mix-tape, downloaded HOB, and I was a fan since. I remember all the mystery about him and his music was fascinating! He had no interviews, no photos, no videos... And now look how far he's come! Can't wait to see what's next to come with The Weeknd.
ADHD x Anxiety fam, but without that brain, we wouldnt have countless creative melodies, lyrics and vibes from this legend. Pros n cons to everything im afraid.
@@chheeesh1484 I don't think that him being more mysterious is a con. I love that actually! It leaves more for imagination and it really shows that his work is what made him not the publicity. Idk that is just my opinion
@@katherinekutsar6121 I mean right now he sold out stadium shows all over the world, and saw him perform twice. He didn't seem shy to me anymore at that point hahaha
Kévin Suon lol what music do u even hear tupac, run dmc, biggie, krazy bone, nas, damn nigga u stupid the weeknd had fans way b4 drake .. drake had him on take care cause he wanted the weeknds music its in a interview
Its wild how comfortable hes gotten with speeches but i love how you can always see a bit of shyness regardless which is something i always loved about him, the contrast between his shyness outside of music and his explicitly inside of it.
Never really cared about artists so much. I like many but none compare to the Weeknd. Decided it was time to go see him live and bought tickets to his 2020 (now 2021) tour. I’ve listened to every album and every feature and they’re all impeccable. Trilogy especially has to be one of the greatest albums to grace the music industry. Truly a masterpiece.
Most humble person ever! Seeing him in san fran made me feel a connection with him. I'm sure everyone who had seen him feels the same way! He deserves endless recognition! !
1 year later he drops “Beauty Behind The Madness” which completely took over the world, 2 years later he drops “Starboy” which did we BBTM did but bigger and better. After 2014 this man just completely took off. I can’t imagine how proud they were when they saw him perform at the super bowl.
Hands down Abel deserves this &' much more. I'm happy his fan base has grown with him. For those who say he needed drake look into it first. He made music for drake, he was only featured on a couple of songs because of HIS talent. His music was already out. He already had us day one fans. He never wanted the exposure or to be mainstream &' til this day he doesn't need it. So where he is now he got there with his talent. XØTWOD!
Yeah youre right, he clearly doesn't need drake. Never listen to a drake album in my life. But been a long time fan. Since his song for 50, I have friends just now discovering him.
I didn't see Drake specially thanking The Weeknd for taking his tracks Shot For Me, The Ride, Practice, or Crew Love and putting them on Take Care. The Weeknd already blew up on his own after House of Balloons, the ride to fame had already started.
Actually he did say to The weeknd on stage: "Thank you for making my best album" (I'll try to find the video) Ether way I don't really care to be honest.. they're adults I'm sure The weeknd thanked him privately more then enough and vice versa. We, the fans, just need to chill.. it's like high school all over again (not referring to you personally just some of these other comments are ridiculous) :)
It really don't matter what people say the xo community and the ovo community knows the real deal between drake n the Weeknd! And on several interviews drake said they r good friends and he thanks him for the take care album but to be fair, that's a long time ago and he made an appearance on kiss land!! So it's been that from the start that ovo n that xo!
You did it abel ! Made it this far without being mainstream, your talent spoke for itself and youre finally getting the recognition that you deserve #xotwod
when i first saw him on BET Centric, I knew he was going to make it. That song Wicked Games was very haunting but a beautiful track. He seems very humble about himself and not full of himself at the same time. not many R&B singers have made it in the US except for Dan Hill, Drake, Kardinal Offshall, and Deborah Cox (she is so underrated). Congrats The Weeknd, I hope you keep putting out really great music. That song "Earned It" really was haunting too - now he can contribute more to movie soundtracks too.
Beeing a fan since the release of HOB, just as a fan from the early days this - i believe you all agree - it heartwarming and almost brings tears to my eyes, it's like seeing your friend, or even your own child reach such success and you feel so damn proud. Proud to have seen this all take place, proud of beeing a fan, and knowing that your artist is getting the credit that he deserves. Abel, we know you didn't really need the change, to take the step to be mainstream because you already were and you know some of us, hoped that you'd stay underground. But we all know that you deserve more than what tht has to offer. Anyhow.. Look at you now. Success, You've made it.
Actually he took so much by dropping out of school. Not many people made it to fame or at least an easy life after dropping out of school. The Weeknd is blessed and I love the fact that he appreciates that. He's just 24 years old. He has a very future and unbelievable journey ahead of him. Thank you God always and God bless. ❤🙏
Proud to say that I've been a fan of you since 2011 !! I've seen all the process of you becoming bigger and bigger globally !!! Congrats to you and to everyone that is part of the crew....XOTWOD
Its been 3 years since his got this award and needless to say it’s been an amazing journey from Trilogy all the way to MDM. Cannot wait to see what this man puts out next because Chapter 6 is on the way! XOTWO
Lmao these comments. Drake didn't give this man the voice that he has. Plus it's kinda hard to remember every single persons name when you're infront of a big ass crowd. Drake gets paid to work with him. What other praise does he need?
❤️💫Congratulations 🥰🎉awesome beautiful legend Prince Weeknd🤴⭐️❤️ shiny⭐️ star ⭐️forever blessed on your ⭐️Allan Straight Award TV ⭐️a blessing god bless you always and forever with many more blessing years to come❤️💫
He deserves much more he is AMAZING and actually we Don't Need all of the other artists Abel is the only one that we need ❤️😍 also he had the Most beautiful Smile that I have Ever Seen in my life omg ❤️
His normal voice compared to his singing voice is so different. He sounds so innocent when he's not singing lol
lmfaoo deadass!
thats what i said and its true that he sounds diff1
He gave life to theweeknd with his haunting voice
He is Michael Jackson in a Disguise.
Good luck to all the women that fall for him .
We need a Weeknd documentary
True
Luckily there’s one coming soonnn!!!
This was a dumb comment. Tbh I just really like the Weeknd
@ bro i saw u on someone comments on bebe rexa cooking video
Yes
Wouldn't want to do one.
No WTF, The weeknd is irrelevant
@@youngt-roy8211 bro😂 i was joking. I know how fkn insane (relevant) this guy is/has been.
Lamar's gonna cry LOOOOOOL! aw bless...
How did lamae earn money?did he get money from abel work?
@@shammanrahim4326 abel pays him lotta money? he is worth millions
@@shammanrahim4326 Hes abel's creative director. Obviously the Weeknd pays him for that.
Drake didn't make him. Nobody did. Drake was a good friend who opened up opportunities.
"If they really made me,
then replace me" ~sidewalks
Drake never claimed that , it was his producer
Vishal period
without drake there would be no the weeknd. thats a fact
@@dieauferstehung maybe you are true
dieauferstehung cap
"I'm gonna make sure I make you proud..."
You already have, Abel, you already have. It's great to be a fan. XO
and look at where hes at now... incredible! XO
7 years later man! shits crazy!
5 years later: licks toad
😂😂😂💯💯
Darian Gomez THE SCREECH I LET OUTTTT
Darian Gomez more than 5 years, he dropped trilogy in like 2010
Darian Gomez I fucking hate frogs ffs why did he do that
Lmaooo
I can't say I'm an original XO fan, but I did discover him before he blew the fuck up so I'm not on the bandwagon. But seeing this mans success makes me so fucking happy. I am obsessed with his music and his voice. I've never bought any music in my life (I'm a pirate, jail me) except The Weeknds. I've bought all his albums off iTunes. I've never felt so excited about a musician/artist ever before. Whenever I talk about him I get super excited. Dudes fucking amazing. I pray to God that he finds happiness within himself and his own life. I fucking love this dude, no homo.
You are exactly reading my mind rn!
Exactly and I am so happy that am his fan I would anything to make him happy
sregi22 I see what you're saying but just because someones a new Weeknd fan doesn't exactly make them a bandwagoner, if you enjoy his music you're listening to it because you enjoy his music not because other people enjoy his music even though you found out about him later than others.
TheDudecof You're right. But with his blowing success, he's become "what's hot in the streets" right now, the "cool kid" to listen to. It comes to my attention more and more how many bandwagoners there are, that don't even know Trilogy let alone KissLand. This is why I had to mention I'm not on the bandwagon :p
sregi22 ah I see, I didn't listen to him during the Trilogy days either which I regret so much. Imagine being one of the first to discover his amazing music and going to one his small concerts for probably less than 50$ before he became huge...I'm jealous of anyone who got to fully experience the Weeknd when he was still unknown and mysterious
Abel thanked Drake when he said "thank you to all my fans" ;-)
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LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL
hahaha
THISSSS *slow claps*
LMAO
I literally cried watching this.. I'm so proud of you Abel! XO TO THE DEATH!
it's XO til we overdose btw ;)
embie Do I fucking look like a bandwagon or something?! Lol
Tutku Tesfaye Just a reminder lol why did you get so offended? I'm probably more bandwagon than you.
embie You don't have to remind me, because I already know.
Tutku Tesfaye Damn, chill! You overreact! Go listen to something chilly from The Weeknd and then come back lol
Such a talent! He seems so humble. Love him to bits!
6:27 That's what you call an emotional moment. The happiness in his eyes.
LAMAR MADE ME WANT TO CRY
what minute
Yessir
geo koukkappakeepo 6:16 is where it starts
It feels like yesterday that it was 2011, I heard him in Crew Love on Drake's album, decided I needed some new music, checked him out, saw he had a mix-tape, downloaded HOB, and I was a fan since. I remember all the mystery about him and his music was fascinating! He had no interviews, no photos, no videos... And now look how far he's come! Can't wait to see what's next to come with The Weeknd.
It's funny cause he still has hardly zero interviews! So he's still sorta mysterious, but he's getting bigger and bigger
BlueJeansTV Yeah he is I hope he stays real though
MelonMan96 I don't know...I hope so too!
I agree i cant believe all the mixtapes are three years old already wow time flies
XO
he gets a little nervous, no wonder why he doesn’t do much interviews or even shows himself
ADHD x Anxiety fam, but without that brain, we wouldnt have countless creative melodies, lyrics and vibes from this legend. Pros n cons to everything im afraid.
@@chheeesh1484 I don't think that him being more mysterious is a con. I love that actually! It leaves more for imagination and it really shows that his work is what made him not the publicity. Idk that is just my opinion
I understand he is a bit more nervous but you can barley tell and that kind of stuff can come with practice.
@@katherinekutsar6121 I mean right now he sold out stadium shows all over the world, and saw him perform twice. He didn't seem shy to me anymore at that point hahaha
And this is before “Beauty behind the madness”. Legend before mainstream❤️
This was the 2014 era man. Often, King of the fall, or nah and love me harder. You cant go wrong with neither of these
He is such an innocet and an introvert person i love himm
This brought tears to my eyes, especially seeing that Lamar was getting teary eyed too! This award was well deserved :) XO til we OD
I just love how humble and shy he is it's so cute!! I wish him the best of luck. He is like a michael jackson for real :)
the weeknd didn't need drake its true drake needed the weeknd thats why drake won his first grammy cus of the weeknd lol
EXACTLY! Abel produced almost half of the songs on 'Take Care'!
+miguel l Without Doc McKinney and Illangelo, The Weeknd is the biggest shit ever seen and heard, so calm down.
Kévin Suon lol he made a name from himself this year
bullshit, no one makes their own name alone, so stop it
Kévin Suon lol what music do u even hear tupac, run dmc, biggie, krazy bone, nas, damn nigga u stupid the weeknd had fans way b4 drake .. drake had him on take care cause he wanted the weeknds music its in a interview
He has a beautiful smile 😌 :)
8:08 omg that smile. It gives you the jitters man. Such heartfelt speech.
Its wild how comfortable hes gotten with speeches but i love how you can always see a bit of shyness regardless which is something i always loved about him, the contrast between his shyness outside of music and his explicitly inside of it.
im glad he thanked his mom…his hair looks like a hand is grabbing his head…lol and it looks like lamar was gonna cry, so happy for these niggas
True. I think Lamar was just high af.
Never really cared about artists so much. I like many but none compare to the Weeknd. Decided it was time to go see him live and bought tickets to his 2020 (now 2021) tour. I’ve listened to every album and every feature and they’re all impeccable. Trilogy especially has to be one of the greatest albums to grace the music industry. Truly a masterpiece.
He makes Ethiopia proud
Hmm no kid I don't think so ask the elders. 😁
@@ekid5151 haha good one very true lol 😂
Noo💀
Look at him now, performing at the Super Bowl👑
Most humble person ever! Seeing him in san fran made me feel a connection with him. I'm sure everyone who had seen him feels the same way! He deserves endless recognition! !
definitely! I saw him in NYC for KOTF and it was the best experience of my life
8:07 that smile... I felt his emotions
Anyone after Dawn FM?
He's so humble and beautiful. ❤
Am i the only one who has watched this hella times omfg😂😂😂😩😩😩😩
No😭❤
Me too
No😥
He thanked Drake at 8:02
You ruined my life
Shitt !!! Dude
Lmao
hahahahahaHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
So proud of this guy. Congrats Abel
~
“i think its gonna be a long term relationship between me and u” LMAOOO i love him so much omg
1 year later he drops “Beauty Behind The Madness” which completely took over the world, 2 years later he drops “Starboy” which did we BBTM did but bigger and better. After 2014 this man just completely took off. I can’t imagine how proud they were when they saw him perform at the super bowl.
Hands down Abel deserves this &' much more. I'm happy his fan base has grown with him. For those who say he needed drake look into it first. He made music for drake, he was only featured on a couple of songs because of HIS talent. His music was already out. He already had us day one fans. He never wanted the exposure or to be mainstream &' til this day he doesn't need it. So where he is now he got there with his talent. XØTWOD!
Yeah youre right, he clearly doesn't need drake. Never listen to a drake album in my life. But been a long time fan. Since his song for 50, I have friends just now discovering him.
Watching this in 2021... and he's performing the Super Bowl half time show. damn.
Yoooo, this is even before Beauty Behind the Madness! Destined for greatness!
He literally thanked ever person he ever know
I am so proud of Abel. I love him and his music so much. XO til we OD.
Amazing transformation, trilogy is one of the best albums out there.
The way he bit his lip tho
I wish my girl looked at me like Lamar looks at Able.
Hah what a dream man.
He’s got one of the sweetest voice in music today
He has a nice attitude
Yeah. Everyone expects him to be mean and have a shit personality because he does drugs and sings a lot about sex but he isn't 😒
He said thank you mom 🥺
I generally listen to rock music, but his voice is incredibly beautiful and I love his songs.
his style is a mix of rock as well
@@fksara7708 uhm no
@@Otterwithdahat yeah actually... listen to false alarm
His smileee omfgggg 😍😍😍😍😍
i always knew he'd make it, he's incredible
I didn't see Drake specially thanking The Weeknd for taking his tracks Shot For Me, The Ride, Practice, or Crew Love and putting them on Take Care. The Weeknd already blew up on his own after House of Balloons, the ride to fame had already started.
Actually he did say to The weeknd on stage: "Thank you for making my best album" (I'll try to find the video)
Ether way I don't really care to be honest.. they're adults I'm sure The weeknd thanked him privately more then enough and vice versa. We, the fans, just need to chill.. it's like high school all over again (not referring to you personally just some of these other comments are ridiculous) :)
He thanked the weeknd a lot for what he did on take care, So you didn't see but it definitely happened
It really don't matter what people say the xo community and the ovo community knows the real deal between drake n the Weeknd! And on several interviews drake said they r good friends and he thanks him for the take care album but to be fair, that's a long time ago and he made an appearance on kiss land!! So it's been that from the start that ovo n that xo!
he blew up because of drake, being featured on his tape
@@TheExecutioner21 nope, the Weeknd had out of this world talent, he was going to get famous with or without Drake
You did it abel ! Made it this far without being mainstream, your talent spoke for itself and youre finally getting the recognition that you deserve #xotwod
and he's taking over the Super Bowl stage in less than 5 days... a living legend, XOTWOD
Canadians speak so proper :)
Yes that is why I love Canada .
*properly. -a Canadian
He has a beautiful speaking voice
The way lamar looks at his best friend mr Tesfaye at 6:21 is everything. Nothing is prettier than making your loved ones proud.
He just thanked everyone
Humbleness level The Weeknd
I'm getting goosebumps when I realize that this happend before bbm album 😳💥
Abel totally deserved it
when i first saw him on BET Centric, I knew he was going to make it. That song Wicked Games was very haunting but a beautiful track. He seems very humble about himself and not full of himself at the same time. not many R&B singers have made it in the US except for Dan Hill, Drake, Kardinal Offshall, and Deborah Cox (she is so underrated). Congrats The Weeknd, I hope you keep putting out really great music. That song "Earned It" really was haunting too - now he can contribute more to movie soundtracks too.
8:33 omgh he's so happy he does'nt show on screen much due to his image being created.
gosh i love this man, he is just on another level XO
It's about time he get some recognition , lets go get that Grammy.
You mean SCAMMY
@@JayJay-np5od Dawn FM is incredible here’s to 7 more years.
You a real fan . Now he is the number 1 artist
Beeing a fan since the release of HOB, just as a fan from the early days this - i believe you all agree - it heartwarming and almost brings tears to my eyes, it's like seeing your friend, or even your own child reach such success and you feel so damn proud. Proud to have seen this all take place, proud of beeing a fan, and knowing that your artist is getting the credit that he deserves. Abel, we know you didn't really need the change, to take the step to be mainstream because you already were and you know some of us, hoped that you'd stay underground. But we all know that you deserve more than what tht has to offer. Anyhow.. Look at you now. Success, You've made it.
Actually he took so much by dropping out of school. Not many people made it to fame or at least an easy life after dropping out of school. The Weeknd is blessed and I love the fact that he appreciates that. He's just 24 years old. He has a very future and unbelievable journey ahead of him. Thank you God always and God bless. ❤🙏
I can't get over the way he said, Abel Tesfaye!
OO the way he speak he is so calm person lol when you comparing what he say in his music's ok now it is different waw you are real cool boy keep going
Proud to say that I've been a fan of you since 2011 !! I've seen all the process of you becoming bigger and bigger globally !!! Congrats to you and to everyone that is part of the crew....XOTWOD
The Weeknd in SF was amazing. The best live performance I've ever experienced in my life. I know you will go all the way. XOTWOD
*HIS VOICE IS SO NICE AHHHH*
Its been 7 years and this guy has become a legend now.....
7 years later, he makes his Super Bowl Half Time Performance. couldn’t be more proud of him, XOTWOD!
He is so funny and cute !!!
The Weeknd got me through 2011. It was the best of times. Now look at him, #1 most listened to artist in the world.
I'm so emotional rn. I love Abel so much. So proud of what he has accomplished throughout these years. XOTWOD
This man deserves everything
Its been 3 years since his got this award and needless to say it’s been an amazing journey from Trilogy all the way to MDM. Cannot wait to see what this man puts out next because Chapter 6 is on the way! XOTWO
Man to see him now with all the sucess he's reached he will go down one of the best of the music game
6:27...man this made me emotional 🥺🥺🥺
I come from 2019, and this guy now is a legend on the music...
I love him so much.... very humble person ❤ and most important he keeps his life private ❤
Lmao these comments. Drake didn't give this man the voice that he has. Plus it's kinda hard to remember every single persons name when you're infront of a big ass crowd. Drake gets paid to work with him. What other praise does he need?
Exactly!!!🙄🙄
8:20 - 2014-The Weeknd about Toronto- I hope I make this city proud!!
2021 - Feb 7th officially declared as The Weeknd day by the Mayor! 💯
So proud of Abel xotwod
❤️💫Congratulations 🥰🎉awesome beautiful legend Prince Weeknd🤴⭐️❤️ shiny⭐️ star ⭐️forever blessed on your ⭐️Allan Straight Award TV ⭐️a blessing god bless you always and forever with many more blessing years to come❤️💫
I am so proud of you my baby for where are you now! Keep shining like this and that beautiful smile on your face🖤 XO forever!!
I love his records, best musician ever! Incredibly talented!
Abel is so amazing
theweeknds friend about to ball his eyes out. you can see the love in his eyes
There needs to be a button that plays a clip of Abel saying "Thank you, appreciate it."
Congrats abel you deserve ever award you get you have come so far 💯 xotwo till death ♥️😍🔥🎉
He's so appreciative! ilysm abel
Thanks for these great memories
This made me so fucking emotional. I can’t believe it’s already been 10 years man. XO for life ✊🏻
He deserves much more he is AMAZING and actually we Don't Need all of the other artists Abel is the only one that we need ❤️😍 also he had the Most beautiful Smile that I have Ever Seen in my life omg ❤️
he's amazing !!!!!!!!! my only idol 😍😍😍😍😍😍
Congratulations! so happy for this man...excellent work.
XO
No words for how amazing this man is.
I’m so happy they played the town in the background that’s my fav song from kissland 💚🖤
Amazing music. Thanks TheWeeknd, I appreciate that.
I like how he pronounces his name LOL all Ethiopians will find it hilarious
Hewan Yitagesu how is it suppose to be pronounced? lol
ninicutie4all I heard its suppose to be pronounced as Ah-bul
First name is pronounced as 'ahh-bell' and last name 'Tess-fa-yay' ...he changed it too much to sound canadian.
TheJordan97971 ohh lol I like abel better
Hewan I feel you I get annoyed when they call me Able instead of Ahh-bel