After a meteoric rise from anonymity to icon, Abel Tesfaye sheds his alias – and steps into the unknown.
From anonymous YouTube uploads to global superstardom, The Weeknd’s journey is nothing short of legendary.
With Hurry Up Tomorrow marking the end of his current persona, Abel Tesfaye closes a groundbreaking chapter defined by record-breaking hits, genre-defying evolution, and cultural dominance.
Abel Tesfaye has officially laid his iconic alter ego to rest with Hurry Up Tomorrow, a sprawling 22-track opus that serves as both eulogy and rebirth.
The album—a cinematic blend of melancholic R&B, trap, and Brazilian phonk—feels like a final performance, with Tesfaye wrestling with fame, identity, and the weight of his own legacy.
Tracks like Cry For Me and The Abyss confront the emotional toll of stardom, while Timeless cements his place in music history.
Tesfaye bares his soul across haunting skits (I Can’t Fucking Sing), nostalgic odes (Niagara Falls), and spiritual pleas (Big Sleep), all while collaborators like Travis Scott and Lana Del Rey amplify the drama.
The title track’s eerie finale loops back to his House of Balloons days, symbolising the cyclical nature of his artistry.
Though the Grammys snubbed him, fans and critics alike agree: his impact is undeniable.
Tracks like ‘Blinding Lights’ and ‘Starboy’ cemented his status as a pop icon, while his daring trilogy—’After Hours,’ ‘Dawn FM,’ and now ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’—crafted a haunting narrative of rebirth.
Before the fame, Tesfaye was homeless in Toronto, battling addiction while crafting his signature dark, atmospheric sound.
Breakout mixtape House of Balloons launched him into the spotlight, and he never looked back.
Beyond music, his philanthropy—supporting Ethiopian heritage, Gaza relief, and global hunger initiatives—proves his influence extends far beyond the charts.
As Hurry Up Tomorrow loops back to his earliest work, it’s clear: The Weeknd’s story may be ending, but Abel Tesfaye’s next act is just beginning.
