The actress became an honorary citizen of Toronto and received the keys to her town. In honor of this, the singer announced social projects for young people.
Weeknd officially received the key to Toronto and became an honorary citizen of the city, people reported.
The solemn ceremony was held in a private environment with Mayor Olivia Chow’s participation, who thanked the artist for a significant contribution to the life and life of city culture.
“Abel Tesfaye, known as The Weeknd, contains the best in our city. He has changed modern music. I am proud that I am giving this city a key to one of our city’s greatest artists as a sign of its contribution to the music, society and our culture,” said the leader of the Ontario capital.
In response, the 35 -Year -old Performer shared plans to support the next generation -surely at the place where he grew up. At the Birchmount Park Collegiate Institute, where the weeknd was studying, they would create a modern creative space. There they will provide a dance studio, an audio laboratory, a touch room and a mobile recording studio for youth.
“I was very touched. It was a great honor – to get the keys to the city. In Toronto, I found my voice, and I intend to help the next generation find myself,” said the musician.
Earlier it was reported that The Weeknd entered the Guinness Book of Records as the most popular artist in the world.
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