This podcast traces the life and career evolution of one of contemporary music's most impactful artists, The Weeknd. It documents his transformative journey from a teenage high school dropout and struggling artist on the streets of Toronto to an era-defining superstar bending genres and captivating global audiences with a series of hit albums and singles over the last decade. Mirroring the tones of his moody R&B-pop music, the profile illuminates the dark personal experiences and ambition fueling his poignant creativity that would propel him to become a 21st century icon. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.