Weeknd Is Ready to Retire His Persona

The Weeknd Says He Had a 'Mental Breakdown' — and Might Retire His Public Persona Because of It
In a new cover story interview with 'Variety,' The Weeknd also opened up about how it contributed to his forthcoming album 'Hurry Up Tomorrow.'
The Weeknd Is Ready to Retire His Persona After ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow': ‘It Never Ends Until You End It'
The Weeknd is ready for a change. As the release of new album Hurry Up Tomorrow approaches, the 34-year-old hitmaker is saying it will most likely be his last under the persona that made him a star. In a new Variety cover story published Friday (Jan.
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 HBO series starred Tesfaye as a sleazy club owner turned music manager who becomes entangled in the life of a pop star (Lily-Rose Depp). Sam Levinson co-created the series with Tesfaye.
The Weeknd 'Had Kind of a Mental Breakdown' In 2022
The Weeknd is opening up about his difficult 2022, saying he had "kind of a mental breakdown" after losing his voice on stage and abruptly ending a concert.
The Weeknd suffered 'mental breakdown' after losing his voice
The Weeknd suffered a "mental breakdown" after losing his voice during a 2022 concert. The 34-year-old music star lost his voice while performing the final show of his tour, and he admits that the experience left him feeling "defeated".
The Weeknd Fuels Retirement Rumors, Says He’s “Overcome Every Challenge” As His Iconic Persona
The end of The Weeknd might be closer than fans think. On Friday (Jan. 10), the “Blinding Lights" hitmaker, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, hinted at retiring his stage name once again. During a conversation with Variety,

Abel Tesfaye will leave The Weeknd persona

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The Weeknd Didn’t Take Negative Reception of ‘The Idol' Personally
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The Weeknd set to drop stage name
The Blinding Lights singer has teased that his sixth album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, may be the last that he releases under his ...
Billboard names The Weeknd’s ‘Blinding Lights’ as the top song of the century
In addition to the century’s top songs, Billboard also made lists of the top artists and the top albums, based on chart performances. Taylor Swift was named the No. 1 artist of the century, and Morgan ...
How Spotify and The Weeknd Came Together to Usher in a New Era for the Streaming Platform (Exclusive)
"What a beautiful and unforgettable experience as an artist," The Weeknd says in voiceover early into his new Spotify ...
The Weeknd's Billions Club Live Concert Film Available to Stream on Spotify
For those who weren’t able to score a ticket to the “Billions Club Live With the Weeknd” show last month, Spotify is running ...
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Lily-Rose Depp Defends 'The Idol' Creator Amid Controversy
Lily-Rose Depp addresses criticism directed at her friend and 'The Idol' co-creator Sam Levinson. Despite the backlash over the show's controversial content, Depp appreciates her growth from the ...
The Weeknd Says He's 'Proud' of “The Idol” but Admits It 'Could Have Been Told in a Different Way'
The Grammy winner acknowledged that he loved "reading criticism" of the controversial show — even if "some of it didn't feel ...
The Most Anticipated Albums of 2025: Lana Del Rey, the Weeknd, Chappell Roan, Lady Gaga and More
It should be another banner year for divas, with superstar releases from Chappell Roan, Lana Del Rey, Lady Gaga and Taylor Swift all in the hopper, along with tantalizing projects from PinkPantheress, ...