According to the Guinness World Records, The Weeknd is officially the worlds most popular artist in 2023. He won 10 Billboard Music Awards and 5 iHeartRadio Music Awards, including Top Artist of the Year. He has over 85 million monthly listeners on Spotify and 100 million followers on Instagram.

Here are some interesting facts about The Weeknd:

His real name is Abel Tesfaye.
He was born in Toronto, Canada.
He started his music career by uploading his songs to YouTube.
His debut album, "House of Balloons", was released in 2011.
He has won 3 Grammy Awards.
He has collaborated with artists such as Beyoncé, Drake, and Kanye West.
He is known for his dark and atmospheric music.

Here are some other popular singers in the world in 2023:

Ed Sheeran
Billie Eilish
Taylor Swift
Justin Bieber
BTS
Ariana Grande
Drake
Bad Bunny
Miley Cyrus
Rihanna

These singers are all popular for different reasons. Some are known for their catchy songs, while others are known for their vocal talent. They all have a large following of fans around the world.

Ultimately, the most powerful and popular singer in the world is the one who has the most impact on people's lives. The Weeknd, Ed Sheeran, Billie Eilish, and other popular singers all have the power to move people with their music. They can make people happy, sad, or inspired. They can also raise awareness about important issues. These singers are all using their platform to make a difference in the world.