The Weeknd hints at retiring stage name and putting music on hold.

The Weeknd, aka Abel Tesfaye, has revealed in a new interview with W Magazine that he plans to retire his stage name after his next album, though he will continue to make music under his real name. He also discussed his upcoming musical drama series on HBO and the challenges of balancing his time between his alter ego and his character on the show. The Weeknd has previously hinted at the completion of a trilogy with his next project, which he says will be his "last hurrah" as The Weeknd.