this guy is gonna be the king of R&B

Michael Jackson: The King of Pop. The Weeknd: The King of R&B.

MJ: Aggressive The Weeknd: Dark

As a MJ fan and a Weeknd fan, I would definitely agree this is the best cover in the music industry!

Any time an artist tries to remake a great MJ song, they know very well they have BIG shoes to fill. Abel met every single expectation and killed it.

I think MJ possessed him in this track. Fucking awesome.

fun fact; MJ once took ‘Dirty Diana’ out of his set list in England for respect for Princess Diana, but Diana insisted he sing it because it was one of her personal faves?

He is seriously the only person on EARTH, that can do a cover on a MJ song in his own style and get away with it. He actually nailed it. People don't realize how special that is....

As a huge MJ fan.. this cover is f*cking amazing. If there's such a thing as the next MJ, then this dude is it. Insanely talented and an amazing voice.

I just get chills every single time I listen to this track

9 years on and still a banger.

I love how he satisfies our curiosity by letting us hear his soundalike voice but he still injects his own style and take on it. Covers always annoy people by being too similar or too different, but he manages to please both crowds.

imagine if him & Michael could freaking collab omg rip

I like how every chorus is sang differently and he put his own style on each one: listen to 1:03 then 2:10 and then 3:30 each time doing it unique with that dark-ish vibe. amazing cover.

He did MJ justice, and he put his own style to it, there's never going to be another MJ but The Weeknd is a great examply of his legacy to music.

Here’s a story; this is how I discovered The Weeknd back when I was around 12, 13 years old. Growing up I was always a fan of Michael Jackson, I looked up Dirty Diana on KZfaq and Michael’s version popped up, then I see The Weeknd right under it, but it wasn’t called Dirty Diana, it was called D.D, I was curious so I clicked it and listened to it, let’s just say I’m a huge Weeknd fan now, The King would be so proud of you, keep making music, keep doing what you’re doing, Michael’s blessing you from above. XO for life 🙏🏼

I feel high when i listen to the weeknd.

I know how yall saying he's a MJ wannabe but he's not . This is how he actually sings go check all his songs . He just happened to made a dope ass cover . Why hate this is the best cover I've heard of any song . He made this cover for his album why all the hate ?

god damn, this is abel at his best. The vocals are the best he ever put out, the production, the ability to make it look like it's his song, "weekndized" a MJ song, he really went FULL POWER ON THIS MASTERPIECE in honor of MJ

Let’s never forget about this masterpiece

the King would be proud

Best Cover to Any Song By Anyone Ever.

Michael Jackson is incredibly hard to cover and most that try come up short, but this version is very good.

It is darker, heavier & more hauntingly gravitating. YES - defo in the range of The Weeknd's Genre Element.☑️☑️☑️ PERFECT for his Echoes of Silence content too. No words. ONE Marvelous job The Weeknd has executed! Blew me away as I am a huge MJJ Fan‼️🔥💯❣️

He was not trying to compare himself with MJ. All he did was do a cover and he nailed it his way. Yall need to stop hating... XO baby!!!

Fucking flawless.

I'm a huge Michael Jackson fan. This song hits on all the right notes like his. A sexy classic. I would love to hear you revamp more of his songs. If you can make this sing on all the right keys I can only imagine what you can do with thriller or smooth criminal ❤

if Michael was still around, i guarantee you he would've ADORED this cover

I love this version but think both versions are amazing and very different actually

People fail to realize the purpose of a cover. A cover is a different take on a song, a different perspective, a rendition. Making a cover sound exactly like the original defeats the whole purpose of it being a cover.

MJ: That not My son Fans: uhh yes it is

Who's here after the Superbowl but been a long time fan?

Michael Jackson would be proud :')

The king would be very proud of the weekend

If I were a stripper this would be my stripper song

The only artist who can hit the notes that MJ could. The Weeknd is a living legend 🎉

I remember in 2011 listening to this thinking Michael Jackson didn't die he just started singing on the weeknds

I think The Weeknd deserves' more views for a voice as good as his..... Amazing; can't wait till he gets his turn in the spotlight.

I LOVE THIS SONG AND I AM A HARDCORE MICHAEL JACKSON FAN. THE WEEKND IS AWESOME

It's January 10th, 2021, 9:06am & I'm blasting this song in my house!!!! After everything we went after this week and 2020 we all need this xo🖤

he did a badass cover. hands down.

No one ever understands that his music has helped so many be it going through depression, a breakup, a loss of a loved one. Etc. It has helped and change us for the better or worse. Everyone just thinks it's all about sex and drugs, yeah that's the surface, find out what's underneath.

This guy sounds like he might win a lot of billboard awards.

You'll never make me stay So take your weight off of me I know your every move So won't you please let me be I've been here times before But I was too blind to see That you seduce every man This time you won't seduce me She's saying that's ok Hey, baby, do what you please I am the stuff that you want I am the thing that you need She looked me deep in the eyes She's touchin' me so to start She says there's no turnin' back She trapped me in her heart [Hook:] Dirty Diana, no Dirty Diana, no Dirty Diana, no Dirty Diana Let me be! Ooh She likes the boys in the band She knows when they come to town Every musician's fan after the curtains come down She waits at backstage doors For those who have prestige Who promise fortune and fame A life that's so carefree She's saying that's ok Hey, baby, do what you want I'll be your night lovin' thing I'll be the freak you can taunt And I don't care what you say I want to go too far I'll be your everything If you make me a star [Hook:] Dirty Diana, oh Dirty Diana, no Dirty Diana, ooh Dirty Diana Dirty Diana, ooh Dirty Diana, no Dirty Diana, no Dirty Diana Let me be… She said I have to go home Cause I'm real tired you see But I hate sleepin' alone Why don't you come with me I said my baby's at home She's probably worried tonight I didn't call on the phone to Say that I'm alright Diana walked up to me She said I'm all yours tonight At that I ran to the phone Sayin' baby, I'm alright I said unlock the door Because I forgot the key She said he's not coming back Because he's sleeping with me [Hook:] Dirty Diana, oh Dirty Diana, oh Dirty Diana, oh Dirty Diana, no

I wish Michael was still alive so Abel and him could've collaborated on an album. It would've been amazing

Michael would be so proud ! But I don't understand people who compare this version to the original... they are excellent yet so different. I wish they had a featuring together...

0:53- hits me right in the feels every time

Your music will always be a great influence, even for other artists, thanks MJ! 👑 It's great to see how the weeknd pays tribute to a great one! Forever the king of pop. 💗🥺

What kendrick is to Tupac, The Weeknd is to MJ

Can't beat the original but this is definitely something special.

I'm crying right now, BECAUSE THIS IS SO FREAKING PERFECT.

11 years later and this cover is still f*cking amazing....

He performed this last night but he mixed it with "In the Night". His voice is amazing! He makes me feel some type of way. XO til' we overdose!

5 am vibes

MEU DEUS QUE PERFEIÇÃO 😍😍😍😍

When I first heard Weeknd's Dirty Dianna in 2015 I was mesmerized and tried to search the song but didn't found and finally found it. So it took me 6 years. 2021 it isss...! Team XO from 2014 🤞✌️🤘💪

I don't care what anyone says. I'm entitled to my own opinion. Yes, I agree The Weeknd still has a long way to go but he brings talent to the table no fucking doubt. His voice is powerful and his lyrics are meaningful.

Diana walked up to me, she said i'm all yours, tonight at that i ran to the phone, sayin' baby i'm alright, i said but unlock the door, because i forgot the key, she said he's not coming back, because he's sleeping with me.

One of very few artists who can execute an MJ song spot on. I can't believe I didn't discover this cover when it was released. Such an amazing tribute to THE absolutely most influential and most legendary artist of all time!!

This song always gets me in my feelings, no matter how much I hear it. I'm a fan of both MJ & Abel. Gives me goosebumps how much Abel sounds like MJ. Especially on this track.

Michael Jackson would adopt The Weeknd if he heard this XOTWOD

i so wish he would make a video for this song

The voice !!!! The weeknd can sing anything

2024 anyone??

The best cover EVER, perfect! this guy came the closest to MJ in terms of the purity of his voice.. MAD RESPECT!

i'm pretty sure i'm pregnant now.

Gave me goosebumps when I heard it for the first time this morning. A legend is born right here. I Love the weekend and I love MJ 💕💕

Ohh god this is so good

Mj is his inspiration, but the Weeknd is no wanna be. Ya'll should go check out his other songs.

This is one of the best iterations of M.J. I've ever heard, loved this song and Abel before.....made perfect sense to do this song for him....maybe a catalogue of M.J. is in his future????????

my favourite song!

This is the perfect cover. it kept the desolate/ haunting vibe and loud thumping instrumental with the loud vocals and high notes but it was also changed with a more industrial sound and more background vocals so you can tell it’s most definitely made by the weeknd.

This is the first ever song i heard by the Weeknd. I was bored browsing through youtube early 2013 and was watching Michael Jackson music video's because im a huge fan. Saw this in the recommendations bar and suddenly got transported into another world. His angelic vocals painting devious pictures with the heavy drums and the eerie pitched vocals in the background made for a haunting beautiful listening experience, and most similar cover to Michael Jackson to date, i thought i was hearing a remix at first, i was astounded. I replayed it over and over then listened to other songs on his you tube. I fell in love and was anticipating his next album, which was kissland. That is now my favourite album and i i adore all his work this man has not made one bad song but through his music evolution and attention from mainstream, it all circles back to this very song for me, and who i am now as a person,

for real his music helped me threw my brake up and my depression

He said Micheal Jackson inspired him, and he studied MJ’s voice and it helped him learn how to use his own voice. So he’s paying homage. Respect ✊🏿

This Michael song cover is amazing, I loved it

his voice is pure gold

the weeknd isn't trying to be michael jackson. He's just very inspired by him. besides the weeknd has always sounded like michael jackson, so it's perfect for him

Illangelo is a pure genius . He never ceases to inspire me

Leaving my mark on this phenomenal piece of art, First time I heard a song from you and you made an impact. 10/10 Legendary

Abel is this generations MJ

I love this cover so much!

Can’t get this song outta my mind❤️🖤

all time fav

the best cover!

I love MJ but daaaamn. Every time I listen to this cover I fall more and more in love with it. 😍😍😍

I cannot believe that I am only now discovering this. This is amazing and one of my favorite Michael songs

This gets never old and bored its always fresh Everytime i listen it

I think even after all these years, and all his new releases... this song is still my favourite of his! He did such a good job on this song, and I could listen to it on repeat for hours 🎵

Speechless....... hands clapping

Beautiful voice❤

i want a tour of trilogy album that would be freakin great

I LOVEE THIS SONG!!!!!!! BOTH VOICES OF MJ AND THE WEEKEND IS PHENOMENAL 😍💕

I like this song performed by both artists. I like how The Weeknd slows it down because it makes the song feel more sexual & dirty (which it should, 'cause Diana is dirty lol). Plus it's more modern & something us punk ass teenagers would actually blast in our cars. Lol. But at the same time, I love the power & emotion in Michael's voice with his version. I can see why Michael was so popular during his time. I think both are great in their own ways!

I love this on his voice and alot of his songs already sound like they were inspired by this song. I just wish he would have belted those high notes

2021 and I’m still listening this 💯

I love this cover by the weeknd he does very much sound like Michael vocally its incredible he gives me chills but I mean of course no one will ever be on Michaels level and if it wasn't for Mjs influence there would be no weeknd...but I love this

Why do you all discredit michael jackson, yeah in your opinion the weeknd did well on the "cover" of the Michael jackson original song, but im sure the weeknd sang this song because michael jacksons influences, and not to be better or make him look better than michael jackson.

It’s so amazing, I’m speechless

El vocal de Abel es impresionante hermosa❤❤