Los Angeles has played a character in the Weeknd's music for years, particularly on the ominous and commanding After Hours. The 2020 record - which featured the fan-favorite "Escape From LA" - marked the first in the album trilogy that was originally scheduled to conclude on Jan.

The Weeknd has delayed the release of his highly anticipated album Hurry Up Tomorrow in light of the ongoing wildfire crisis in Los Angeles. His album release show at the Rose Bowl, which had been slated for Jan.

The Weeknd is canceling his planned January 25 concert at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena as deadly wildfires continue to wreak havoc in the region.