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The R&B singer continues his philanthropy work by joining the lineup of U.N. ambassadors. The Weeknd has been moving in silence, not to anyone's surprise. The 'Starboy' singer, known for his quiet disposition, is not one for the spotlight and that applies to his continued philanthropy towards variou...

$200,000 to Black Lives Matter and the Colin KaepernickKnow Your Rights Camp Legal Defense Initiative, which houses a legal defense arm geared towards providing Black and Brown communities affected by police brutality with access to legal resources. He also donated $100,000 to National Bail Out as well as $500,000 apiece to the MusiCares Covid-19 Relief Fund for artists in a time of need, and to frontline health workers at Scarborough Health Network, a network of hospitals in his Canadian hometown. Abel was joined at the ceremony by various WFP directors and media personalities, all of whom were thrilled at his inauguration as a Goodwill Ambassador for the WFP. Whether he is performing or speaking out about global hunger, The Weeknds voice is powerful and inspiring, only matched by his dedication to helping people around the globe, said World Food Program USA President and CEO Barron Segar. We are honored that he has joined our mission. He will undoubtedly inspire the next generation of humanitarians in the fight to ensure no man, woman, or child goes to bed hungry. Read more