The Weeknd Says New Album Is 'Probably My Last Hurrah' as The Weeknd
etonline.comThe Weeknd as the world knows him — could be coming to an end!In the latest edition of, the singer — whose real name is Abel Tesfaye — hints that his run as his longtime stage persona could be coming to an end.«I’m going through a cathartic path right now,” the „Starboy“ musician says inside of the magazine. „It’s getting to a place and a time where I’m getting ready to close the Weeknd chapter.
I’ll still make music, maybe as Abel, maybe as The Weeknd. But I still want to kill The Weeknd. And I will. Eventually. I’m definitely trying to shed that skin and be reborn.“The Weeknd has been performing under the moniker since 2009.
Through the duration of his career, the Toronto native has released five studio albums — with four charting at No. 1. The singer has also won four GRAMMYs despite notably boycotting the awards in 2021.According to The Weeknd, he experienced an event that put his career in perspective while shooting his upcoming HBO series, — with Lily-Rose Depp.
In the series, the 33-year-old plays a nightclub owner, Tedros, who falls for a complicated pop star, Jocelyn (Depp). While filming, The Weeknd faced the challenge of shooting a scene during his sold-out show at Los Angeles' SoFi Stadium.In the moment, the singer had to shift from his onstage persona to his character in the show — who isn't someone who sells out arenas.
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