The weekend has just received a major honor from the city of Toronto.
The superstar, which was raised in the suburbs of Scarborough, received the key to the city and was honored by “The Weeknd Weekend” on Saturday.
According to a published press, a private ceremony was carried out to present the honor with the mayor of Toronto, Olivia Chow, young people from the Boys & Girls Club of West Scarborough and students of the singer’s Alma Mater, the Birchmount Park Collegiate Institute, all present at the ceremony.
“Born in Toronto, Abel ‘The Weeknd’ Tesfaye represents the best of our city,” said Chow in a press release, adding: “From Scarborough to the world scene, he reshaped modern R&B music as a multi-plain artist, certified in diamond while using his platform to create a lasting impact for Toronto and in the world.”
The Weeknd reacted to Prestige with great joy and a multitude of promises before his next shows in Toronto.
He is committed to revitalizing the basketball court and building a mobile recording studio for the Boys & Girls Club, as well as a dedicated dance and arts studio and a sensory room for students with developmental handicaps at the Birchmount Park Collegiate Institute.
“I am deeply honored to receive the key to the city. It feels good to be at home. Toronto is the place where I found my voice, and I determined to help the next generation find theirs,” said the Lighting Star in his declaration.
It is also relevant to mention that among many impeccable exploits that The Weeknd has achieved as an artist, according to Living nationHe recently made history as the most profitable black male musician to perform at Metlife Stadium.
