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Abel Tesfaye Reflects on Retiring Persona as The Weeknd: ‘It Never Ends Until You End It’

“It’s a headspace I’ve gotta get into that I just don’t have any more desire for," Tesfaye explains of his work as The Weeknd.

Tesfaye spoke at length about his experiences with music in recent years as part of a new cover story with Variety, which coincides with the release of his new album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, on Jan. 24. It was the combination of factors – ranging from the myriad items on his already-packed schedule to the mental exhaustion – that has since weighed heavily on Tesfaye as he strides toward the release of Hurry Up Tomorrow. Directed by Trey Edward Shults ( Waves, It Comes At Night), the film will mark Tesfaye’s feature-starring debut, and serves as something of an extension of the forthcoming album.

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