From Billboard · Gil Kaufman · · 50s
The Weeknd reverses retirement threat
The Weeknd says he's not stepping away from music after threatening to retire his persona
In brief
The Weeknd says he's not stepping away from music after threatening to retire his persona The Weeknd has reversed his retirement comments, stating he'll keep creating music for as long as possible Originally reported by Billboard.
Retirement threat
The Weeknd told Variety he was ready to retire his stage persona after 16 years.
“I never end until I end it”
Reverses stance
The Weeknd clarified he's not retiring but will focus on one project instead.
“I tested retirement a little bit, and I don't like the way it feels”
Hibernating
The Weeknd says he's hibernating, not disappearing, and will keep his music career active.
“I'm not stepping away from anything. I'm just hibernating”
2020 story
The Weeknd completed a story from 2020 to now, saying it reached its conclusion.
“That story has reached its conclusion”
Tour schedule
The Weeknd is touring Asia with shows in Japan, Indonesia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, and Hong Kong.
The short version
The Weeknd has reversed his retirement comments, stating he'll keep creating music for as long as possible
