Abel Tesfaye Reflects on Retiring Persona as The Weeknd: ‘It Never Ends Until You End It'
"It's a headspace I've gotta get into that I just don't have any more desire for," Tesfaye explains of his work as The Weeknd.
Abel Tesfaye will leave The Weeknd persona behind because it's "been mastered"
Like so many other artists these days, Abel Tesfaye has struggled with the extent of his own celebrity. “People get consumed, especially now, by the concept of being famous,” he told Variety in a new interview. “And I’m not good at being famous—I never will be. I’ve always been reserved.”
Abel Tesfaye Explains Why He’s Considering Retiring His ‘Existence’ As The Weeknd, Which Has ‘Been Mastered’
The Weeknd has a “new everything” coming out in 2025. A new movie. A new tour. A new album. And maybe a new identity. Ahead of the release of Hurry Up Tomorrow, billboards started popping up reading “The End Is Near,
The Weeknd retires stage name for new chapter as Abel Tesfaye
The Weeknd bids farewell to his moniker with *Hurry Up Tomorrow*, embracing a fresh start as Abel Tesfaye. Meet the G-Girls, a high school dance team from Miami that caught Taraji P. Henson's attention on Instagram for their dedication both on and off the dance floor. Watch as the G-Girls surprise Taraji with a performance in Studio 1A.
Abel Tesfaye is still thinking about retiring The Weeknd
The Weeknd may not be The Weeknd for much longer, as Abel Tesfaye is still toying with dropping his alias after the upcoming album 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' drops.
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The Weeknd has pushed back the release of his new album
The Weeknd has pushed back the release of his new album ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ out of “respect and concern” for victims of the ...
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The Weeknd Explains Why He’s Retiring Stage Name After Upcoming Album
Tesfaye released his first song as The Weeknd in December 2010. Since then, he's released three mixtapes, four EP's and five ...
The Weeknd Cancels Rose Bowl Show And Postpones New Album ‘Out Of Respect And Concern’ for LA Residents
The Weeknd has postponed the release of his new album due to the ongoing wildfires devastating Southern California.
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The Weeknd, Beyoncé postpone releases amid LA wildfires
In an unprecedented display of social consciousness, two of music's most influential artists have paused their creative ...
The Weeknd postpones release of new album ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ due to Los Angeles wildfires
One of the most anticipated albums of the start of 2025, the artist's last under the moniker 'The Weeknd', has been delayed ...
The Weeknd Had a ‘Mental Breakdown’ After ‘The Idol’
The Weeknd AKA Abel Tesfaye is reflecting on the tumultuous production and controversial reception to “The Idol.” The 2023 ...