The Weeknd, Mental Breakdown

The Weeknd Says He Had a 'Mental Breakdown' — and Might Retire His Public Persona Because of It
In a new cover story interview with 'Variety,' The Weeknd also opened up about how it contributed to his forthcoming album 'Hurry Up Tomorrow.'
The Weeknd Had a ‘Mental Breakdown’ After ‘The Idol’
The Weeknd AKA Abel Tesfaye is reflecting on the tumultuous production and controversial reception to “ The Idol .” The 2023 HBO series starred Tesfaye as a sleazy club owner turned music manager who becomes entangled in the life of a pop star (Lily-Rose Depp). Sam Levinson co-created the series with Tesfaye.
The Weeknd 'Had Kind of a Mental Breakdown' In 2022
The Weeknd is opening up about his difficult 2022, saying he had "kind of a mental breakdown" after losing his voice on stage and abruptly ending a concert.
Is The Weeknd Retiring After Mental Breakdown? 'Popular' Singer Reflects on Career Turning Point
The Weeknd is rethinking the image of himself he presents to the public after a mental health battle that has immensely impacted his new album, Hurry Up Tomorrow. In his latest Variety cover, the Blinding Lights hitmaker,
‘Starboy’ Hitmaker The Weeknd Opens Up About Suffering ‘Mental Breakdown’
Singer-songwriter The Weeknd opened up about experiencing a mental breakdown and how it led to him reconsidering how he
The Weeknd suffered 'mental breakdown' after losing his voice
The Weeknd suffered a "mental breakdown" after losing his voice during a 2022 concert. The 34-year-old music star lost his voice while performing the final show of his tour, and he admits that the experience left him feeling "defeated".
The Weeknd Is Ready to Retire His Persona After ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow': ‘It Never Ends Until You End It'
The Weeknd is ready for a change. As the release of new album Hurry Up Tomorrow approaches, the 34-year-old hitmaker is saying it will most likely be his last under the persona that made him a star. In a new Variety cover story published Friday (Jan.
The Weeknd hints at retiring his iconic persona
Tesfaye has been performing as The Weeknd since 2010, when he first gained attention through anonymous YouTube uploads. “It’s a headspace I’ve gotta get into that I just don’t have any more desire for,
The Weeknd Fuels Retirement Rumors, Says He’s “Overcome Every Challenge” As His Iconic Persona
The end of The Weeknd might be closer than fans think. On Friday (Jan. 10), the “Blinding Lights" hitmaker, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, hinted at retiring his stage name once again. During a conversation with Variety,
Abel Tesfaye will leave The Weeknd persona behind because it's "been mastered"
Like so many other artists these days, Abel Tesfaye has struggled with the extent of his own celebrity. “People get consumed, ...
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The Weeknd Says He’s Considering Going by His Real Name: Current Persona ‘Has Been Mastered’
The Weeknd, whose real name is Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, feels he has ‘mastered’ everything he can under his stage persona ...
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'The Weeknd' opens up about 'hitting rock bottom' in career
The Weeknd has opened about experiencing his lowest phase in life and how it changed him for the better. Originally named as ...
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The Weeknd Didn’t Take Negative Reception of ‘The Idol' Personally
Critics panned the show seemingly from the beginning, with The Idol ’s first episode receiving 20 percent on Rotten Tomatoes ...
The Weeknd Says He's 'Proud' of “The Idol” but Admits It 'Could Have Been Told in a Different Way'
The Grammy winner acknowledged that he loved "reading criticism" of the controversial show — even if "some of it didn't feel ...