Toronto’s own The Weeknd is known for his dark, moody sound—but now we know one of the real-life nightmares behind the music.

In a recent interview, The Weeknd revealed he’s struggled with sleep paralysis since he was a kid. If you’ve never experienced it, it’s no joke—he described waking up, unable to move or speak, while feeling like someone was in the room watching him. Creepy, right?

He called it “one of the scariest things” he’s ever experienced. But like the true artist he is, Abel took that fear and transformed it into art. His early work—especially the House of Balloons era—was heavily influenced by those haunting, late-night episodes.

So next time you’re vibing to one of his late-night anthems, just know: you’re hearing the sounds of someone who’s been face-to-face with his demons… and turned them into hits.

Full Story:https://www.complex.com/music/a/treyalston/the-weeknd-sleep-paralysis