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 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 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.
The Weeknd Wants To Be Abel Tesfaye Again
The Weeknd has teased that his sixth album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, may be the last that he releases under his stage name. The Weeknd, whose real name is Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, revealed in an interview with Variety magazine, that he is considering “closing this chapter”.
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 reflects on his future beyond The Weeknd persona
The Weeknd - whose real name is Abel Tesfaye - admits he could soon walk away from his stage name and move on to a new phase of his career. The 34-year-old music star hitmaker told “Variety”: "It’s a headspace I’ve gotta get into that I just don’t have any more desire for it.
The Weeknd contemplates retirement from stage name
The Weeknd revealed that a mental breakdown, triggered by losing his voice during a concert at SoFi Stadium, led him to re-evaluate his life.
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That photoshoot looks FIRE": Fans swoon over The Weeknd's look for Variety cover
Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, professionally known as The Weeknd, is the star of Variety Magazine's January 2025 cover story.
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The Weeknd Says He’s Considering Going by His Real Name: Current Persona ‘Has Been Mastered’
The Weeknd, whose real name is Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, feels he has ‘mastered’ everything he can under his stage persona ...
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The Weeknd considers hanging up his mic: 'I've said what I had to say'
The Weeknd's sixth album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, might be his final one released under his stage name.After the album's January ...
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How did The Weeknd get his stage name? Story explored as singer set to drop popular moniker
The Weeknd recently announced a new album, tour, and a movie in late 2024. The new album is called Hurry Up Tomorrow. It will be the singer's sixth studio album and his first since 2022's Dawn FM. It ...
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The Weeknd Postpones Album Release and Rose Bowl Concert Amid L.A. Wildfires ‘Out of Respect’
The Weeknd has postponed the release of his upcoming album ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ in amid the ongoing wildfires devastating Los ...