They knew about sex, drugs, pain, joy, and love, and they weren't afraid to talk about them openly. History's most impactful artists from Van Gogh and Charles Bukowski to Miles Davis and John Lennon faced both the abyss and the heavens. It's about being honest, staying true to his art, and diving headfirst into the deep end. With that said, the 25-year-old alternative R&B phenomenon is an enigma in more ways than one.įor him, it's not about becoming famous. Ever since appearing on the scene in late 2010, he's been shrouded in mystery, cultivating a mystique that baffles our gossip-obsessed pop culture. The Scarborough, Toronto-born singer, songwriter, and producer doesn't say much outside of his lyrics or personal messages through his social networking sites. The Weeknd, the stage name for Abel Tesfaye, is a Canadian singer-songwriter and producer. We don't pray for love, we just pray for carsHouse so empty, need a centerpiece Now she hit the grocery shop looking lavish Legend of the fall took the year like a bandit I'm a motherfuckin' starboyLet a nigga Brad Pitt I'm in the blue Mulsanne bumping New EditionHouse so empty, need a centerpiece I'm a motherfuckin' starboyEvery day a nigga try to test me, ahĬoming for the king, that's a far cry, ah I switch up my cup, I kill any painLook what you've done You talking 'bout me, I don't see a shade Then she clean it with her face man I love my baby Side bitch out of your league too, ahHouse so empty, need a centerpiece