The Weeknd Seems To Address ‘The Idol’ Toxic Work Environment Allegations: ‘That Hurts’
etcanada.comThe Weeknd is speaking out about the criticism “The Idol” has experienced. The musician stars in the series as nightclub owner Tedros, opposite Lily-Rose Depp, but the controversial series has had a bumpy road to release.
After HBO refuted a Rolling Stone article which reported the production had gone “wildly, disgustingly off the rails,” The Weeknd, whose legal name is Abel Tesfaye, seems to be giving his own opinion on the rumours. “I’m used to it more than someone like [director Sam Levinson], who’s probably a little bit used to it now,” he told Interview Magazine when asked about narratives created around a production. “And I’m sure Lily, definitely—Lily’s stronger than both of us.
But I’ve been judged since the beginning.” Tesfaye detailed his career since the early days, when he says he always seemed to court controversy. READ MORE: The Weeknd’s New Series ‘The Idol’ Set To Premiere At Cannes Film Festival “My stuff’s always kind of been provocative.
I understand it’s hard for people to separate that sometimes and that some people want to have an opinion about you, even if it’s not true,” he explained.
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