The end of The Weeknd and the power of owning your name
Abel Tesfaye is leaving The Weeknd behind, which resonates with those who have struggled with cultural identity.
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The Weeknd doesn’t let his critics get to him
The Weeknd says any criticism he is faced with is “not worth dwelling on”. His perspective comes at a time when artists ...
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What was The Weeknd?
Future and The Weeknd have become brothers in degeneracy over the years ... Fandoms want to feel like they know their stars, not engage with an avatar. The further you stretch a persona, the more it ...
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The Weeknd drops surprise short film tied with his latest album: All you need to know
After kicking off the year with an album release and surprise performance at the Grammy Awards, The Weeknd continues to ...
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The Weeknd’s brilliant new album shatters expectations
Abel Tesfaye, widely known as The Weeknd, has crafted what may be his most daring artistic statement yet with "Hurry Up Tomorrow," a ...
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What was The Weeknd?
The pivot worked, turning The Weeknd into an edgy manifestation of pop's baser instincts. But exposing the vampiric character to the light came with complications. By the end of the decade ...