What is The Weeknd’s net worth? Who is The Weeknd’s girlfriend?
Introduction
The Weeknd is a Canadian Grammy-winning R&B singer who has sold over 75 million records.
Biography
He was born on February 16, 1990, in Toronto, as Abel Makkonen Tesfaye.
Tesfaye’s dad left the family when he was a toddler.
“I didn’t have a father figure in the house,” he once said.
At age 17, he dropped out of school.
In 2011, Tesfaye released his debut mixtape, House of Balloons.
In September 2012, he inked with Republic Records.
The Weeknd attends the “The Idol” red carpet during the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 22, 2023 – @Getty
Debut album
On September 10, 2013, The Weeknd released his debut album — “Kiss Land” via Republic Records and XO. The album sold 95,000 copies in its first week of released, and it debuted at #2 on the US Billboard 200.
In late November 2016, the Weeknd dropped his 3rd album, Starboy.
In 2019, he made his feature-film debut, with a role in the thriller/crime Uncut Gems.
February 7 2021 – @Getty
In 2021, Tesfaye was the halftime performer for Super Bowl LV.
In 2023, he co-created the HBO drama series The Idol and portrayed sinister nightclub owner Tedros alongside the daughter of Johnny Depp, Lily-Rose Depp.
In January 2025, his 6th album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, was released.
The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200. Guest appearances include — Lana Del Rey, Giorgio Moroder, Playboi Carti, Future, Florence and the Machine, Travis Scott, Anitta, and Justice.
Girlfriend
From 2015 until 2019, The Weeknd and Bella Hadid had an on-and-off romance.
Bella Hadid and singer The Weeknd attend The 58th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 15, 2016 in Los Angeles – @Getty
The pair made their red carpet debut at the 2016 Grammy Awards.
They first met when Tesfaye asked Bella to pose on the cover of one of his albums.
The Weeknd and Hadid broke up for the first time in November 2016.
Their rekindled romance continued through the winter of 2017.
By August 2019, the two had split again. According to reports, “distance” played a factor in their decision to go their separate ways.
“I’ll always respect him, and I’ll always love him,” Hadid said in an interview with Teen Vogue.
Hadid is currently in a relationship with Adan Banuelos.
In 2017, The Weeknd and Selena Gomez dated for about 10 months.
Selena Gomez and The Weeknd attend Harper’s BAZAAR Celebration of “ICONS By Carine Roitfeld” at The Plaza Hotel – @Getty
They made their red carpet debut at the 2017 Met Gala.
Tesfaye met Selena at the 2015 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
The Weeknd has been dating model and DJ Simi Khadra since 2022.
Simi has a twin sister named Haze.
Simi Khadra and Haya Khadra of SIMIHAZE arrive at the Panthere De Cartier Party In LA at Milk Studios on May 5, 2017 in Los Angeles – @Getty
In 2021, the twin sisters launched their beauty brand, Simihaze Beauty.
It’s not clear how Tesfaye and Simi met. However, she was once close friends with Bella Hadid.
The Weeknd has not publicly commented on their relationship
The couple was spotted together at Coachella and the Cannes Film Festival.
Height
The Weeknd is 5′ 8″ (1.73 m) tall.
The Weeknd attends the WSJ Magazine 2016 Innovator Awards at Museum of Modern Art – @Getty
The Weeknd – Net Worth
So, how much is The Weeknd worth?
Tesfaye earned most of his wealth from selling copies of his albums (Hurry Up Tomorrow, Dawn FM, Beauty Behind the Madness, and more), streams on Spotify, YouTube ads, and brand deals.
He has sold over 75 million records.
In 2011, The Weeknd started his own label, XO, to promote his music.
In September 2016, The Weeknd partnered with Puma as the new global ambassador. A collaborative clothing and shoe line was released in 2017. Adam Petrick, global director of the brand, said — “He’s relatable and has a look that can be worn by a lot of young men.”
In 2019, Tesfaye became a co-owner of the group of Toronto-based eSports company OverActive Media.
“As a big esports fan, I am really excited to be involved in this project,” he said.
Also in 2019, Tesfaye dropped a capsule clothing collection called On Thursday.
The Weeknd attends the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards at the Barclays Center – @Getty
OverActive Media is an esports brand that includes owners of teams who play Smite, StarCraft, Rocket League, League of Legends, and Call of Duty.
On YouTube, Tesfaye has over 31 billion views — about $10 million in revenue before taxes.
In August 2020, he partnered with TD Bank to launch Black HXOUSE.
HXOUSE is the next-generation incubator and accelerator.
“We want to help build an economy where everyone can advance their careers and thrive professionally,” said Claudette McGowan, Global Executive Officer, Cybersecurity, TD.
In 2022, he inked a long-term, multifaceted deal with Universal Music. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
In April 2022, he invested in the plant-based beverage brand Koia.
On Spotify, Tesfaye has about 118 million monthly listeners. Therefore, The Weeknd has an estimated net worth of $350 million.
Real estate
The Weeknd attends the Music In Action Awards Ceremony – @Getty
In 2017, Tesfaye paid $18.2 million for a 12,500-square-foot-plus mansion in Hidden Hills. In June 2020, he listed the seven-bedroom and 9.5-bathroom home for $25 million. In April 2021, Tesfaye sold the property for $19.3 million.
In 2019, The Weeknd bought a penthouse that takes up the entire 18th floor of the 22-story Beverly West in Westwood for $21 million. In early 2022, he listed it for $22 million, and sold it one year later to David Feinberg, an Oracle Health executive, for $19 million.
In the summer of 2021, The Weeknd purchased a 13-bathroom mansion in Bel Air for $70 million. Amenities include a cinema, sports court, gym, outdoor pool and waterfall, spa, and an indoor pool. The home last sold in 2015 for $21 million.
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