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 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,
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 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.
The Weeknd Donates $1 Million Toward Los Angeles Wildfire Relief
The Weeknd has committed to donating $1 million — spread across three organizations — amid the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires.
The Weeknd Donates $1 Million to L.A. Wildfire Relief
The Weeknd has donated $1 million to relief efforts amid the ongoing wildfire crisis in the Los Angeles area, spreading out ...
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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 gets candid about 'The Idol' backlash: 'Didn't take it personally'
The Weeknd is opening up about the storm of criticism surrounding his controversial HBO series, The Idol. Speaking to Variety ...
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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 ...