The Weeknd donates 1 million dollars to LA wildfire relief
Music star The Weeknd has donated money to the relief effort in Los Angeles.
The Weeknd has donated $1 million to the wildfire relief effort in Los Angeles.
The 34-year-old singer - whose real name is Abel Tesfaye - has donated $1 million across three different organisations - The Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, GoFundMe’s Wildfire Relief Fund and the LA Regional Food Bank.
The chart-topping star has made the donations in partnership with World Food Program USA and XO, The Weeknd's humanitarian fund.
The singer made the generous donation shortly after cancelling a scheduled concert in Los Angeles due to the wildfires.
The Weeknd - who is preparing to release his new album, 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' - wrote on Instagram at the time: "Out of respect and concern for the people of Los Angeles County, I am canceling the Rose Bowl concert originally scheduled for January 25th.
"This city has always been a profound source of inspiration for me, and my thoughts are with everyone impacted during this difficult time. In light of this, I have also decided to push the release of my album to January 31st.
"My focus remains on supporting the recovery of these communities and aiding its incredible people as they rebuild.
"With love, Abel. (sic)"
