The Weekend Guide

: As of early 2025, Tesfaye has expressed a desire to retire the "The Weeknd" moniker after his next album to evolve into a new creative chapter. The Lifestyle: Making the Most of Your Weekend

: Born Abel Tesfaye to Ethiopian immigrant parents, he chose his stage name to honor the weekend he dropped out of high school and "left home and never came back". The "e" was dropped for copyright reasons. The Weekend

The Weeknd is a global pop icon known for blending dark R&B, 80s synth-pop, and cinematic storytelling. : As of early 2025, Tesfaye has expressed

For many, "the weekend" is a vital two-day break from the standard Monday-to-Friday workweek. : As of early 2025