The Weeknd — Music creator from Canada with a global Instagram audience
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The Weeknd

Estimates put The Weeknd net worth at $600 million in 2022, with 76.9M followers on Instagram as of 12 Oct 2026.

Music creator from Canada with a global Instagram audience

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Canada
English

The Weeknd is one of the largest music accounts on Instagram, followed by tens of millions of people worldwide and posting from Canada. Audience sits mainly in the English-speaking market plus a large international following, which makes the account a fit for global launches, awareness campaigns and brand ambassador work.

Total reach
128.4M
Known for
One of the most-followed music accounts on Instagram in Canada
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The Weeknd's audience at a glance

The Weeknd's 128.4M is spread out: Instagram 76.9M (60%), YouTube 40.2M (31%) and TikTok 11.3M (8.8%), so no single account carries The Weeknd's reach.

PlatformAccountFollowers / subscribersShareAs of
Instagram@theweeknd76,945,761 followers60%12 Oct 2026
YouTube@theweeknd40,200,000 subscribers31%13 Oct 2026
TikTok@theweeknd11,300,000 followers9%13 Oct 2026
Combined3 accounts128,445,761100%

How The Weeknd's numbers are counted: 76.9M + 40.2M + 11.3M = 128.4M.

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About The Weeknd

Who is The Weeknd? Biography, age and background

The Weeknd is a world-renowned music artist and digital powerhouse originally from Canada. Known for his distinctive voice and cinematic approach to R&B and pop, he has become one of the most-followed Canadian creators on global platforms. His background in the Toronto music scene led to an unprecedented rise in the global entertainment industry.

How The Weeknd became famous

He first gained attention by anonymously uploading songs to YouTube in 2010, sparking intense mystery and critical acclaim. His breakthrough into the mainstream was solidified with a series of successful mixtapes and his subsequent signing to a major label. Since then, he has achieved numerous number-one hits and performed at the highest level of global entertainment, including the Super Bowl Halftime Show.

What The Weeknd posts

On social media, The Weeknd posts a mix of highly stylized promotional imagery, updates on his music projects, and glimpses into his artistic process. His content often mirrors the aesthetic themes of his current musical 'eras,' featuring cinematic visuals and fashion-forward photography. His music videos are known for their high production value and narrative depth, frequently going viral upon release.

The Weeknd business ventures, brands and endorsements

He has entered into numerous high-profile business ventures, including his own record label, XO, and partnerships with major fashion and sportswear brands. He has served as a brand ambassador for global companies and has launched successful merchandise lines. His business influence extends into the film and television industry through production and acting roles.

Films, TV and signature work

The Weeknd is known for albums including Beauty Behind the Madness, Starboy, After Hours and Dawn FM. He also appeared as himself in Uncut Gems and co-created and starred in HBO’s series The Idol.

Where to watch

Listen to his music on Spotify and Apple Music, watch official music videos on his YouTube channel, and follow updates on Instagram. Availability varies by country.

Awards and milestones

The Weeknd has won four Grammy Awards and received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song for “Earned It” from Fifty Shades of Grey.

The Weeknd career timeline

  1. Abel Tesfaye began releasing music anonymously on YouTube.
  2. Uploaded What You Need, Loft Music and The Morning as xoxxxoooxo; Drake praised them in a blog post.
  3. Founded the XO record label with Sal Slaiby, Amir Esmailian and La Mar Taylor.
  4. Released his debut mixtape House of Balloons, shortlisted for the Polaris Music Prize.
  5. Signed with Republic Records, with XO as a subsidiary label, and started his first headline tour.
  6. Beauty Behind the Madness topped the Billboard 200 with the number-one singles Can't Feel My Face and The Hills.
  7. After Hours produced Blinding Lights, the best-performing song in Billboard Hot 100 history, and Time named him among the 100 most influential people.
  8. Became a goodwill ambassador for the World Food Programme.
  9. Co-created and starred in the HBO drama The Idol with Lily-Rose Depp.
  10. Released Hurry Up Tomorrow as an album and a film, and finished the year as the highest-paid musician.

Sources: Wikipedia

The Weeknd net worth and earnings

$600 million is The Weeknd's estimated net worth, going by 2022 figures.

Most of The Weeknd's income is from Music streaming and sales, stadium touring, XO record label and film and TV (The Idol, Hurry Up Tomorrow).

Forbes counted $298 million of pre-tax earnings in 2025, the most of any musician.

One sponsored Instagram post with The Weeknd is worth $80K+ at 128.4M followers.

#1 of 13 creators from Canada by net worth: The Weeknd sits ahead of Céline Dion ($570 million).

Where The Weeknd's money comes from

  • Music: Streams and sales of a catalogue with eight RIAA diamond singles, the first to pass 100 million monthly Spotify listeners.
  • Touring: The After Hours til Dawn Tour (2022–2026) became the highest-grossing tour by a male solo artist.
  • XO: Co-owner of XO, the label he founded in 2011 that releases his records through Republic.
  • 2025 earnings: Forbes counted $298 million of pre-tax earnings for him in 2025, the most of any musician.

Sources: Wikipedia · jacarandafm.com

Estimated net worth
$600 million
Per sponsored Instagram post
$80K+
Main income
Music streaming and sales, stadium touring and XO record label
Net worth rank
#1 of 13

Compare: Céline Dion net worth

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How much does The Weeknd charge per sponsored post?

$80K+ is the starting budget for one Instagram post with The Weeknd (128.4M followers); usage rights and exclusivity add to it.

DeliverableEstimated cost
Story or short mention$28K+
Sponsored post, Reel or Short$80K+
Dedicated video or integration$140K+
Three-post campaign package$210K+

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Content and audience

Niche
Music
Country
Canada
Language
English
Platforms
Instagram, YouTube, TikTok
Known for
One of the most-followed music accounts on Instagram in Canada
Profile type
Human

How The Weeknd compares with similar creators

Other music creators from Canada to compare with The Weeknd: Shawn Mendes (108.8M), Drake (173.2M) and Justin Bieber (514.7M).

The Weeknd is #3 of the 4: 44.7M behind Drake and 19.6M ahead of Shawn Mendes.

Instagram (@theweeknd) holds 60% of The Weeknd's audience; Shawn Mendes, Drake and Justin Bieber have their largest following on Instagram as well.

The Weeknd posts in English, like Shawn Mendes, Drake and Justin Bieber.

CreatorCountryBiggest platformFollowers and subscribersAs of
The WeekndCanadaInstagram (76.9M)128,445,76113 Oct 2026
Shawn MendesCanadaInstagram (68.6M)108,805,22413 Oct 2026
DrakeCanadaInstagram (140M)173,159,10514 Oct 2026
Justin BieberCanadaInstagram (294M)514,700,00013 Oct 2026

The Weeknd's Fan Score

Profile depth (10.0) lifts The Weeknd to 9.4/10, while platform presence 9.0 holds the score back.

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Platform presence9.0 / 10
Profile depth10.0 / 10

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FAQs about The Weeknd

How many followers does The Weeknd have?

As of 13 Oct 2026, The Weeknd has 128.4M followers and subscribers: Instagram @theweeknd 76.9M, YouTube @theweeknd 40.2M and TikTok @theweeknd 11.3M, 128,445,761 in all.

What is The Weeknd's net worth?

$600M on 128.4M followers: The Weeknd's estimate from 2022 figures. Income for The Weeknd: Music streaming and sales and stadium touring.

When did The Weeknd start releasing music?

In Aug 2009: Abel Tesfaye began releasing music anonymously on YouTube. The Weeknd's Instagram account @theweeknd has 76.9M followers as of 12 Oct 2026.

What businesses does The Weeknd own?

The Weeknd's business is XO. Co-owner of XO, the label he founded in 2011 that releases his records through Republic.

Which platform is The Weeknd biggest on?

Instagram, where @theweeknd has 76.9M followers: 60% of The Weeknd's 128.4M. YouTube follows with 40.2M on @theweeknd.