Abel Makkonen Tesfaye

Abel Tesfaye will leave The Weeknd persona behind because it's "been mastered"

Like so many other artists these days, Abel Tesfaye has struggled with the extent of his own celebrity. “People get consumed, especially now, by the concept of being famous,” he told Variety in a new interview. “And I’m not good at being famous—I never will be. I’ve always been reserved.”

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The Weeknd Wants To Be Abel Tesfaye Again

The Weeknd has teased that his sixth album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, may be the last that he releases under his stage name. The Weeknd, whose real name is Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, revealed in an interview with Variety magazine, that he is considering “closing this chapter”.

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Abel Tesfaye Reflects on Retiring Persona as The Weeknd: ‘It Never Ends Until You End It'

"It's a headspace I've gotta get into that I just don't have any more desire for," Tesfaye explains of his work as The Weeknd.

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The Weeknd retires stage name for new chapter as Abel Tesfaye

The Weeknd bids farewell to his moniker with *Hurry Up Tomorrow*, embracing a fresh start as Abel Tesfaye. Jack Smith’s final report on Trump’s Jan. 6 case released The Madison: Everything We Know About Taylor Sheridan's Yellowstone Spin-Off Series Tyler Perry slams 'appalling' insurance companies for canceling policies ahead of L.

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That photoshoot looks FIRE": Fans swoon over The Weeknd's look for Variety cover

Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, professionally known as The Weeknd, is the star of Variety Magazine's January 2025 cover story.

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The Weeknd Says He’s Considering Going by His Real Name: Current Persona ‘Has Been Mastered’

The Weeknd, whose real name is Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, feels he has ‘mastered’ everything he can under his stage persona ...

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The Weeknd opens up about losing his voice on stage and ditching moniker ahead of new album

In a recent interview with Variety, The Weeknd got candid about the mental pressure he was under after losing his voice at a ...

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How did The Weeknd get his stage name? Story explored as singer set to drop popular moniker

The Weeknd recently announced a new album, tour, and a movie in late 2024. The new album is called Hurry Up Tomorrow. It will be the singer's sixth studio album and his first since 2022's Dawn FM. It ...

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The Weeknd Postpones Album Release and Rose Bowl Concert Amid L.A. Wildfires ‘Out of Respect’

The Weeknd has postponed the release of his upcoming album ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ in amid the ongoing wildfires devastating Los ...

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The Weeknd considers hanging up his mic: 'I've said what I had to say'

The Weeknd's sixth album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, might be his final one released under his stage name.After the album's January ...

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The Weeknd reveals he had a 'mental breakdown' ahead of new album and is thinking of going by his real name

And his new album could be his last under the moniker of The Weekend. The singer, born Abel Tesfaye, is considering performing and recording under his given name moving forward. 'Part of me ...

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The Weeknd contemplates retirement from stage name

The Weeknd revealed that a mental breakdown, triggered by losing his voice during a concert at SoFi Stadium, led him to ...

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'The Weeknd' opens up about 'hitting rock bottom' in career

The Weeknd has opened about experiencing his lowest phase in life and how it changed him for the better. Originally named as ...

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