The Weeknd says goodbye: Canadian singer Abel Tesfaye emerges from the shadows - Hindustan Times
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Canadian sensation The Weeknd has stunned fans by shedding his moniker and embracing his birth name, Abel Tesfaye.
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The Weeknd is no more. The Canadian singer has reverted to his birth name on social media
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The Weeknd Sparks Fan Concern With Cryptic 'Goodbye' Tweet
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The Weeknd changes name on social media to birth name
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The Weeknd now goes by birth name Abel Tesfaye, the weekend
The Weeknd reverts to birth name Abel Tesfaye on social media
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The Weeknd's Abel Tesfaye mines Ethiopian roots for inspiration
The Weeknd reverts to birth name Abel Tesfaye on social media
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The Weeknd now goes by birth name Abel Tesfaye, the weekend
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