The Weeknd hints at retirement and final album release.
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The Weeknd, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, revealed in an interview with W Magazine that he is ready to shed his stage name and be reborn. He stated that his upcoming album will probably be his last using the moniker. The singer has previously suggested that his new album is part of a trilogy, which includes his 2020 album After Hours, 2022's Dawn FM, and his yet-to-be-titled upcoming record.
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