What’s up?
It’s Sussan Mourad here with Clevver News and last night’s American Music Awards had
big winners, impressive performances, and more, but there’s one thing that fans can’t
stop talking about.
The Weeknd’s bandaged face.
And well, there’s actually a really important message behind the look.
Let’s get into it all.
In case you missed it, last night the American Music Awards were held here in Los Angeles
at the Microsoft Theater.
Taraji P. Henson hosted the event and some COVID-tested, mask-wearing fans actually got
to attend the event.
Overall, it was a great show with performances from Billie Eilish, Justin Bieber, Shawn Mendes,
Dua Lipa, and more.
And some of our favorite stars were big winners.
Harry Styles won best pop/rock album, Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion won best rap/hip
hop song for WAP.
Doja Cat won new artist of the year, as well as favorite female artist soul/r&b.
BTS won favorite duo or group as well as favorite social artist, and Taylor Swift took home
the big artist of the year award - in addition to favorite music video and favorite female
artist in the rock/pop category.
And she gave a pretty good reason why she wasn’t able to accept her award in person…
“The reason I’m not there tonight is I’m actually re-recording all of my old music
in the studio where we originally recorded it so it’s been amazing and I can’t wait
for you to hear it.”
But like we said, the most talked about moment of the night had to be The Weeknd’s look.
He took home three AMA’s for Favorite Album soul/r&b, Favorite Song and Favorite Male
Artist - and gave an epic, firework filled performance in the streets of downtown Los
Angeles, but many people on Twitter were confused why he was all bandaged up.
Some fans were concerned he was injured while others were confused by the message, and don’t
worry, we're here to break it all down for you.
Fans of The Weeknd, also known by his real name Abel, know that this look is a part of
a bigger story, he didn’t comment on it last night cause his real ones know.
Let’s take it back for a second to the VMAs this past August.
In case you forgot, The Weeknd also had a similar bloody face at the award show, just
without the bandages that time.
Then, last month, in his music video for "Too Late," The Weeknd's decapitated head was found
by two crazy superfans who had recently undergone a surgical procedure that required the full
head of bandages.
0:48 “Oh my gosh, how rude!
What the F is that doing in the middle of the road.”
And then last night, The Weeknd was in a similar head bandage.
Based on how this progression is going, I’m slightly worried for what he’s going to
be wearing for his upcoming Super Bowl performance… a full body cast?!
Anyway, back to his AMA’s look.
Fans were quick to tweet things like “The weeknd at the VMA’s, The weeknd at the AMA’s/
the weeknd at the Super Bowl.”
I told you a full body cast might be in his wardrobe for the Super Bowl.
Another fan tweeted, “He look like a more extreme version of Charli!”
But there is actually a significant meaning behind The Weeknd’s bandaged up look.
Earlier this year Abel talked to Esquire about the meaning behind his song Blinding Lights
saying that it is quote, “about how you want to see someone at night, and you’re
intoxicated, and you’re driving to this person and you’re just blinded by streetlights.
But nothing could stop you from trying to go see that person, because you’re so lonely.”
But Abel also made it very clear that the song is not supporting drunk driving, rather
that’s just the dark undertone of the lyrics.
And so, The Weeknd was warning people against drunk driving and with his bandaged up face
was literally showing fans what kinds of injuries can happen when drunk driving leads to car
accidents.
This has been an ongoing persona for Abel throughout his After Hours era, in case you
were confused why he’s been looking injured.
Hopefully now you have some clarity and have a better understanding behind the artistic
genius that is The Weeknd.
And we thank him for this important message because drunk driving is literally never ok
no matter what the situation is.
Its a non-negotiable.
Call an Uber or a Lyft if you gotta get somewhere!
No excuses you guys.
Anyway, The Weeknd rocked his bandaged look and thanked none other than Prince when he
received the award for best R&B/soul album last night.
“The last time I received this award, it was given to me by the late, great Prince.
And um, he’s the reason I get to constantly challenge the genre of R&B and yeah, I’d
like to dedicate this award to him.”
So there you have it, it was a huge night for The Weeknd, and for so many other artists!
And in case you were concerned about his bandaged up face, now you know that he’s not actually
injured, just giving an important warning to fans.
If you want more on The Weeknd, click right over here for another Clevver News video.
Also, let us know in the comments below what you thought of last night’s AMAs!
I’m your host Sussan Mourad, you can find me on Instagram @Sussan_Mourad, bye guys!