The Weeknd, born Abel Tesfaye, has expressed his desire to retire his alter ego and move on from his persona as The Weeknd. He explains that he no longer has the desire to continue the rat race of achieving more success and accolades. Despite this, he is not planning to quit music entirely and is looking for new challenges. The artist's upcoming album, "Hurry Up Tomorrow," reflects his contemplation on leaving at his peak and exploring what comes next. Additionally, he will star in a film of the same name, continuing the theme of struggling with fame and self-identity.
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