The Weeknd Confirms No Retirement, Stage Name Remains

The Weeknd has walked back previous comments about retiring from music and changing his stage name, confirming that he plans to continue his career as The Weeknd. He discussed feeling increasingly inspired over the past year, stating, "I had a glimpse of what retirement looks like, and it isn’t for me." This statement marks a shift from earlier discussions about stepping away from his stage persona and potentially creating music under his birth name, Abel Tesfaye.