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The top of The Weeknd is perhaps nearer than followers suppose. On Friday (Jan. 10), the “Blinding Lights” hitmaker, whose actual identify is Abel Tesfaye, hinted at retiring his stage identify as soon as once more.
Throughout a dialog with Selection, The Weeknd opened up about his upcoming album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, the accompanying movie of the identical identify and what’s subsequent after his After Hours-Daybreak FM trilogy. All through their dialog, the publication famous that the artist hinted a number of instances at “closing this chapter,” which he later defined referred to his “existence as The Weeknd.”
“A part of me really was considering, ‘You misplaced your voice as a result of it’s performed. You mentioned what you needed to say. Don’t overstay on the occasion — you may finish it now and dwell a cheerful life.’ You already know? Put the bow on it: Hurry Up Tomorrow? Now we’re right here,” he defined.
Fortuitously, The Weeknd clarified that he wouldn’t be totally backing away from music altogether, presumably residing to his delivery identify or adopting one other moniker. “I don’t suppose I can cease doing that,” he famous. “However all the things must really feel like a problem. And for me proper now, The Weeknd, no matter that’s, it’s been mastered. … I believe I’ve overcome each problem as this persona.”
Longtime supporters of the singer will seemingly be taught extra about his remaining choice after the Hurry Up Tomorrow tour, which, in keeping with Selection, might very properly “carry into 2026.” The eagerly awaited album is predicted to hit streaming providers on Jan. 24 alongside singles like “Dancing In The Flames,” the Playboi Carti-bolstered “Timeless” and “São Paulo” with Anitta.
As for the Hurry Up Tomorrow movie, the psychological thriller is coming to the massive display screen on Might 16. Along with the Canadian famous person himself, viewers also can anticipate on-screen appearances from Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan.