The Weeknd Receives Key To The City Ahead Of Toronto Concerts

The Weeknd is being honored by the city of Toronto ahead of his concerts in the city. Over the weekend, the singer, born Abel Tesfaye, received a key to the city. In a statement, Mayor Olivia Chow said Tesfaye represents the best of the city.

In addition to donating 500-thousand-dollars to the Scarborough Health Network during the COVID-19 pandemic and contributing to the University of Toronto's Ethiopian Studies program, the singer also co-founded HXOUSE, a local non-profit that supports aspiring creatives and entrepreneurs.

Tesfaye is set to perform at Rogers Centre on August 7th and 8th