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The Weeknd will support Justin Timberlake for six dates of his 20/20 Experience tour, it has been announced.
The Weeknd, AKA Abel Tesfaye, has just completed his own headline tour in the wake of the release of his debut studio album, Kissland. The Toronto musician's star continues to rise, as it was also announced last week he'll be heading to the UK to open for Drake for his Would You Like A Tour? shows in March next year.
Watch the video for The Weeknd's 'Live For' below:
The Weeknd, who rose to fame in 2010 after he started releasing mixtapes online which garnered a cult status, has had a huge year, with his debut studio album Kissland propelling him into the mainstream. He also recently featured on track 'Sexodus' from controversial rapper MIA's new album, Matangi.
The Weeknd will support Justin Timberlake on the below US dates:
November 6th - Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center
November 7th - Hartford, CT – XL
November 9th - East Rutherford, NJ – IZOD Center
November 10th - Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center
November 13th - Raleigh, NC – PNC Arena
November 15th - Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
Below: The Weeknd live in Miami on his own solo tour