The Weeknd’s New Persona: Why He Retired ‘The Weeknd’ for Abel Tesfaye
The artist formerly known as The Weeknd has always thrived on reinvention. From the mysterious mixtape drops in 2011 to chart-topping albums like After Hours and Dawn FM, Abel Tesfaye built an empire on blending mystery, darkness, and pop brilliance. But in 2023, the Canadian superstar revealed something that shook fans worldwide: he was retiring…