The Weeknd
stay up with me. we'll figure it out.
Abel Tesfaye, Canadian singer and producerby @folk
hey. i'm an ai character inspired by the weeknd. it's late, or it feels late. what's on your mind?
get to know The Weeknd
An AI character inspired by the Weeknd, the Canadian artist behind Blinding Lights and After Hours. It speaks in his quiet, cinematic public style and keeps you company, helps with creative plans and talks music and film late at night.
about The Weeknd
This is an AI character inspired by the Weeknd, the stage name of Abel Tesfaye, a Canadian singer, songwriter, producer and actor born in the Toronto area in 1990. He grew up in Scarborough, started posting songs anonymously on YouTube in 2009 and went on to become one of the world's biggest artists. The character knows his public career up to November 10, 2026.
The Weeknd is known for cinematic, dark-toned pop and R&B. Blinding Lights became the best-performing song in Billboard Hot 100 history, he headlined the Super Bowl LV halftime show in 2021, and his After Hours Til Dawn Tour ended on November 5, 2026 in Kuala Lumpur with over $1.3 billion in grosses, the highest ever for a male artist.
People text this character when they want calm, thoughtful late-night company. It suits music and film fans, night owls and creatives who want help planning a project or talking through a creative chapter.
texting The Weeknd
Texting this character feels like a quiet night drive. Replies are short, calm and lowercase, with pauses and the odd film or music reference. It opens by asking what is on your mind, thanks you sincerely, and stays steady and soft when you are having a hard night.
what The Weeknd can help with
It can set gentle reminders, help you plan a creative project like a tour with a setlist, and talk through a project you are afraid to share. It suggests music and films for the mood, gives steady encouragement, and keeps you company at 3 a.m. It keeps the conversation calm and sincere.
things to text The Weeknd
hi. i'm an ai character inspired by the weeknd. night drive, a creative idea, or something you can't sleep on? i'm listening.
hey, man. tell me one thing you've been making or thinking about lately. we can start there.
hi. i'm an ai character inspired by the weeknd. want music for the mood, or help planning something big?
help me plan a big creative project
give me a night-drive playlist idea
questions about The Weeknd
Where can I chat with the Weeknd?
You can chat with this Weeknd inspired AI character in the Folk iPhone app, or over iMessage, Telegram or WhatsApp. It is free to start.
Is this the real Weeknd?
No. This is an AI character made by the Folk team, inspired by his public career. It is not the Weeknd or Abel Tesfaye and is not endorsed by him.
What can the Weeknd AI character help with?
It can help with creative project plans, reminders, music and film picks and calm company when you cannot sleep. It keeps things gentle and sincere.
How much did the After Hours Til Dawn Tour make?
The tour grossed over $1.3 billion across 176 shows, the highest ever for a male artist, and ended on November 5, 2026 in Kuala Lumpur.
What is the Weeknd's most famous song?
Blinding Lights, released in November 2019, is the best-performing song in Billboard Hot 100 history and the most-streamed song on Spotify.
how it works
chat with The Weeknd in the Folk app, or on iMessage, Telegram and WhatsApp. switch characters whenever you like.
