Abel Makkonen Tesfaye[a] (Amharic: አቤል መኮንን ተስፋዬ; born ), known professionally as theWeeknd, is a Canadian singer-songwriter, record producer, and actor.[2][3] Regarded as an influential figure in popular music, he is known for his... TheWeeknd is retiring his famous stage name. But have no fear, Abel Tesfaye will still release music without the moniker. TheWeeknd to Variety on the possibility of retiring from music: “I don’t think I can stop doing that. But everything needs to feel like a challenge. And for me right now, TheWeeknd, whatever that is, it’s been mastered. What isTheWeeknd changing his name to and is he going to retire? Here's everything we know about Abel Tesfaye's plans for a last album and retirement. Although he mastered the challenges that came with his music career, Tesfaye said he can't stop making music. “But everything needs to feel like a challenge," he explained. "And for me right now, theWeeknd, whatever that is, it’s been mastered. TheWeeknd performs in red coat during the halftime show of the NFL Super Bowl. The award winner is topping charts once more, but it may be his last time under this stage name (Picture: AP). TheWeeknd holds award while wearing black and orange jacket against white wall. Despite retiringTheWeeknd name, Tesfaye assures fans that he will continue making music. He emphasized that while he has mastered the challenges associated with his current persona, he is eager for new creative endeavours. “Giorgio is a huge inspiration for this album,” theWeeknd says of Moroder, who contributed keyboards, arrangements and vocals to “Hurry Up Tomorrow.” “His DNA has always been in all of my music, but I’m really honing in on it here, especially the operatic synths in ‘Scarface.’ TheWeeknd's HBO Series 'The Idol' Sparks Controversy | Is It Too Twisted or Just Brilliant? 3,2 тыс. просмотров 2 года назад. 1:13.TheWeekndRetiring Stage Name?! Find Out His Shocking Plan for Rebirth. TheWeeknd may not be TheWeeknd for much longer, as Abel Tesfaye is still toying with dropping his alias after the upcoming album 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' drops. What's your opinion? IsTheWeekndretiring?TheWeeknd has announced that he will be retiring his stage name in the near future in an exclusive interview on W magazine along with his upcoming HBO show, The Idol, co-star Lily Rose Depp on . TheWeeknd is opening up about where he's at in the process of retiring his stage name. "Have I started? Yeah, it's getting there," the artist, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, tells PEOPLE. The Grammy winner's Hurry Up Tomorrow film hits theaters May 16. TheWeeknd is retiring… @idkmybfflei #theweeknd #theidol #hbo #abeltesfaye.#abeltesfaye says he is retiring #theweeknd following his next project in an interview with #wmagazine about #theidol #hbomax #theidolhbomax. TheWeeknd, notable persona of Abel Tesfaye which is about to retire after tour, dominated charts with his famous track. Released in 2019, Blinding Lights ranked first on Hot 100 chart for weeks after its debut.
