Abel Tesfaye will leave The Weeknd persona

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.”
The Weeknd Says He’s Considering Going by His Real Name: Current Persona ‘Has Been Mastered’
Samir Hussein/Getty Images for ABA The Weeknd’s sixth album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, may be the last that he releases under his stage name. The singer, whose real name is Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, said he is considering retiring the persona that has helped define his music and acting career after the album’s January 25 release.
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 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,
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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 ...
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The Weeknd halts plans as LA fires rage
The Weeknd has delayed his album release and cancelled a California concert “out of respect” for those affected by the Los ...
The Weeknd delays album release, cancels Rose Bowl show due to LA fires
The Weeknd announced on Monday that he is cancelling his upcoming Rose Bowl show and delaying the release of his new album ...
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: The Weeknd delays album release in wake of California wildfires
An ongoing series of 23 blazes have affected Los Angeles and surrounding regions the past week, with thousands of buildings ...
The Weeknd Cancels Rose Bowl Concert, Delays Album Release Due To L.A. Wildfires
The Weeknd is canceling his planned January 25 concert at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena as deadly wildfires continue to wreak ...
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The Weeknd delays album release and cancels concert 'out of respect' amid LA wildfires
Canadian singer-songwriter The Weeknd has delayed the release of his upcoming album, 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' until January 31st, ...
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 ...
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The Weeknd cancels Rose Bowl performance and postpones album release amid California wild fire
The Weeknd announced that he would be canceling his upcoming Rose Bowl show and postponing the release of his anticipated ...
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The Weeknd Pushes Back ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow,' Cancels Rose Bowl Show After L.A Wildfires
Los Angeles wildfires that have burned down homes and businesses, forcing people to quickly find shelter elsewhere and an ...
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The Weeknd Wants to Change His Name — But Is That Such a Good Idea?
The Weeknd explains why he’s in such a hurry to change his name after his forthcoming album, Hurry Up Tomorrow. The Weeknd ...