Michelle Obama presents award to The Weeknd at The BRITs
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nme.comThe Weeknd with the award for Best International Male at this year’s BRIT Awards.As well as thanking The Weeknd (real name Abel Tesfaye) for his work as a musician and performer, she also highlighted his many charitable donations including ones to the coronavirus relief effort, Black Lives Matter and food aid in Ethiopia.“In a tough year, he’s provided a light that’s pretty blinding and given us all a reason to dance,” Obama said.In his acceptance speech, The Weeknd thanked his fans and added: “My people in Ethiopia who are suffering – you are deep in my heart.
For everyone watching, please help where you can.”You can watch his speech below:Someone please get @theweeknd an umbrella!!
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