The Weeknd awarded key to the city of Toronto

Bang Showbiz | Los Angeles

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The Weeknd has been awarded a key to the city of Toronto.

The 35-year-old music star was bestowed with the honor by Olivia Chow, the mayor of Toronto, during a ceremony at the Rogers Centre on Saturday.

The Weeknd - whose real name is Abel Tesfaye - said in a statement: “I’m deeply honoured to receive the key to the city. It feels good to be home.

“Toronto is where I found my voice, and I’m committed to helping the next generation find theirs. That’s why I’m proud to support the Boys and Girls Club of West Scarborough and my former high school, Birchmount Park, providing youth with the means to unlock their full potential.”

Mayor Chow has also heaped praise on the chart-topping star, explaining that he’s “reshaped modern music”.

She said: “Born in Toronto, Abel ‘The Weeknd’ Tesfaye represents the best of our city.

“From Scarborough to the global stage, he has reshaped modern music while using his platform to support health and humanitarian causes at home and around the world. I am proud to honor one of our city’s greatest artists with a key to the city to celebrate his contributions to music, society and our culture.”