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The Weeknd is no more. The Canadian singer has reverted to his birth name on social media | CNN

The Weeknd is now officially known online by his real name – Abel Makkonen Tesfaye – after following through on plans to update his social media accounts.

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Theo3 interview artwork showing the rapper walking through a snowy tunnel beside his music posters and Screwface Capital graffiti. Theo3 interview artwork showing the rapper walking through a snowy tunnel beside his music posters and Screwface Capital graffiti.

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Toronto’s Theo3 Talks I’m A Beast Remix, Deffaz & More

TLDR: Our Theo3 interview introduces “I’m A Beast (AmiR Vee Remix)” with Sayzee and J.O. Mairs, plus talks Deffaz, Freedom Writers and Toronto hip-hop....

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A casette tape with the words Peter Jackson and The Lost Tapes written on the label. A casette tape with the words Peter Jackson and The Lost Tapes written on the label.

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Peter Jackson Opens the Vault With The Lost Tapes on November 20

TLDR: Peter Jackson announces The Lost Tapes for November 20, pairing unreleased collaborations with a rollout of archival videos and freestyles. Peter Jackson is...

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DJ Agile, producer of the new single Off Top, featuring Leila Dey. DJ Agile, producer of the new single Off Top, featuring Leila Dey.

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Toronto’s DJ Agile Links With Leila Dey for “Off Top”

TLDR: DJ Agile brings ATL bass and Toronto soul together on “Off Top” featuring Leila Dey, arriving October 16. Some records take the scenic...

October 16, 2026
Sayzee in a promotional image for his YFRWN 11 album. Sayzee in a promotional image for his YFRWN 11 album.

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Sayzee Season: YFRWN 11 Is Here

TLDR: Sayzee returns with YFRWN 11, an entirely self-produced, 18-track nightmare arriving just in time for Halloween. Every horror franchise needs a comeback, and...

October 14, 2026
The inside of the Lonely Road Club flagship store. The inside of the Lonely Road Club flagship store.

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Lonely Road Club: Streetwear, Hip-Hop and Community

TLDR: Sean Campbell and Trey Anderson of the streetwear brand Lonely Road Club talk limited drops, hip-hop influences and building community in Victoria, B.C....

October 2, 2026
Romeo Don't Die leans against a fence in the Don't Die, I'll Cry music video. Romeo Don't Die leans against a fence in the Don't Die, I'll Cry music video.

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Ottawa’s Romeo Don’t Die Releases Don’t Die, I’ll Cry EP

TLDR: Don’t Die, I’ll Cry finds Romeo Don’t Die turning personal loss into a six-track EP, with a run of videos bringing more of...

September 30, 2026
Title card for the YouTube video The Real Montreal Hip-Hop | Inside the Culture of Montreal. Title card for the YouTube video The Real Montreal Hip-Hop | Inside the Culture of Montreal.

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Montreal Hip-Hop: Steady Mobbin Goes Inside the Culture

TLDR: Montréal hip-hop takes centre stage as The Steady Mobbin Podcast explores the artists, neighbourhoods and Black history behind the city’s culture. Montréal hip-hop...

September 28, 2026
Title card for the YouTube video The Hidden Black Culture of Halifax Nobody Talks About. Title card for the YouTube video The Hidden Black Culture of Halifax Nobody Talks About.

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Halifax Hip-Hop and Black Culture Take Centre Stage

TLDR: Halifax hip-hop and Black culture take the spotlight as The Steady Mobbin Podcast visits artists, community voices and places across Halifax and Dartmouth....

September 28, 2026