In a 2016 interview, The Weeknd opened up about spending time in jail as a teenager. The talented singer and music icon, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, told The Guardian he was arrested around the age of 18. However, the now 34-year-old singer has since labeled the experience his “second chance”, explaining how the incident helped kick-start his journey to dizzying heights and Blinding Lights. The Weeknd went to jail as a teenager In his interview with The Guardian, The Weeknd explained he had been in jail during his late teens. Although he didn’t specify the reason for arrest, he said they …