The parents of The Weeknd, born Abel Tesfaye, are from Ethiopia, but raised the performer in Canada. Black Lives Matter, which advocates for justice and freedom for African-Americans, was founded in 2013 by Patrisse Cullors, Alicia Garza and Opal Tometi. The organization has garnered attention after rebuking police treatment of minorities.
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The Weeknd's hits include "Can't Feel My Face," ''The Hills" and "Earned It," which was nominated for an Academy Award. He earned two Grammy Awards earlier this year.
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