Why was The Weeknd covered in bandages at the AMAs?
By Mark Savage

BBC music reporter

Published2 hours ago
The Weeknd
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image captionThe Weeknd won three awards, including best R&B album, for After Hours
R&B star The Weeknd won three prizes at Sunday's American Music Awards - with his face covered in bandages.

The Canadian star, who was named best soul artist, made no reference to his unusual appearance, which prompted concern from some viewers.

It came after he took to the stage with a bloodied face at the MTV VMAs earlier this year.

However, the make-up and bandages are part of an anti drink-driving message he has been promoting in his new music.

Speaking to Esquire earlier this year, the singer explained that his hit single Blinding Lights is 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.

"I don't want to ever promote drunk driving, but that's what the dark undertone is."

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image captionThe star also performed In Your Eyes and Save Your Tears, with a cameo from saxophonist Kenny G
The star, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, thanked Prince as he picked up the prize for best R&B album at Sunday night's ceremony.

"Last time I received this award, it was given to me by the late great Prince," he said.

"And you know, he's the reason I get to constantly challenge the genre of R&B, and I'd like to dedicate this award to him. Thank you."



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