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Abel Tesfaye Reflects on Retiring Persona as The Weeknd: ‘It Never Ends Until You End It'
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 with ...
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Abel Tesfaye Explains Why He’s Considering Retiring His ‘Existence’ As The Weeknd, Which Has ‘Been Mastered’
Ahead of the release of Hurry Up Tomorrow, billboards started popping up reading “The End Is Near,” written in different fonts representing Abel Tesfaye’s different eras as The Weeknd.
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The Weeknd Isn’t Abandoning Music, Just His Name: ‘I’ve Overcome Every Challenge as This Persona’
But when the artist born Abel Tesfaye inevitably returns after that release, it might not be as the Weeknd. “Everything needs to feel like a challenge. And for me right now, the Weeknd ...
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On Hurry Up Tomorrow, The Weeknd delivers a spectacular final chapter in his ‘After Hours’ trilogy
“All I have is my legacy,” Abel Tesfaye sings over the funereal opening bars of “Wake Me Up”. Produced by French electronic pioneers Justice, it’s a scene-setting moment for ...