Is The Weeknd Retiring? He Wants to ‘Kill’ His Persona After Changing His Name Back
stylecaster.comA certain pop-star might be making rebranding himself. The Weeknd made a noticeable change on his social media which is causing fans to ask: Is The Weeknd retiring?
On May 15, 2023, The Weeknd’s Twitter and Instagram accounts reverted his name back to his real name Abel Tesfaye. The “Starboy” singer has hinted about the fate of his moniker in recent interviews, but it’s the first time that he’s used his real name in public since his rise to fame.
So what’s the deal with The Weeknd (ahem, Abel) and what’s the future like for the singer? Is The Weeknd really retiring? Read more below to find out.
Is The Weeknd retiring? Image: Amy Sussman/Getty Images for Coachella Is The Weekend retiring? Yes, but no. The singer himself isn’t retiring from music, but he’s not going to use the name “The Weeknd” anymore.
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