Jan 13, 2025 · According to Abel, the idea to retire first came during an unsuccessful performance in 2022, during the final show of his "After Hours Til' Dawn - North American Tour". The rapper recounted him...

Almost 20 years after Eisenberg’s speculation, The Weeknd—whom we now know to be Abel Tesfaye, a 34-year-old from Toronto who has a striking falsetto and an interest in exploring the boundaries of persona—is one of the most popular recording artists on the planet.

Jan 12, 2025 · After almost 16 years spent as The Weeknd, Abel Tesfaye says he is considering retiring his famous musical moniker after his upcoming projects. Tesfaye spoke at length about his experiences...

May 15, 2023 · The Weeknd is now officially known online by his real name – Abel Makkonen Tesfaye – after following through on plans to update his social media accounts. On Monday, the Canadian artist’s...

Jan 11, 2025 · In his Variety interview on January 11, 2025, artist The Weeknd revealed that he will shed his stage persona after releasing his album and movie Hurry Up Tomorrow. He shared he had outgrown the...

Jan 13, 2025 · During his show at SoFi Stadium in September 2022, Tesfaye lost his voice while singing "Can't Feel My Face." He apologized to the crowd and told them he would reschedule the show before he walked off stage.

Jan 10, 2025 · Abel Tesfaye will return the Weeknd music persona following his album 'Hurry Up Tomorrow,' stating that he feels he has done all he could with it.

76M Followers, 10 Following, 979 Posts - Abel (@theweeknd) on Instagram: "HURRY UP TOMORROW"

Jan 10, 2025 · Variety points out that a key moment on September 3, 2022 may have decided The Weeknd's fate: when Tesfaye suddenly lost his ability to sing during the final date of his After Hours Til Dawn North American Tour at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA.

May 16, 2023 · Abel Tesfaye, otherwise known as The Weeknd, thinks the rumors surrounding his series "The Idol" are "ridiculous."