The Weeknd now goes by birth name Abel Tesfaye
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The Weeknd now goes by birth name Abel Tesfaye on social media after saying he wants to 'kill the Weeknd.'
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RapTV on Instagram: #TheWeeknd is now going by his real name Abel Tesfaye on Instagram‼️👀 Are y'all ready for a new era of The Weeknd⁉️🤔
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The Weeknd: Pop star changes his name to Abel Tesfaye
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The Weeknd says he might pull a YE and change his name to ABEL