The Weeknd Drops Major News About His Next Album and Stage Name Change

The Weeknd is gearing up to end an era in epic style. His highly anticipated sixth studio album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, officially drops on January 24, 2025, and fans are counting down the days. In a post on X, the global superstar gave the exciting release date update, confirming that his next project is just around the corner.

This album marks the final chapter in The Weeknd’s latest trilogy, following 2020’s After Hours and 2022’s Dawn FM. It’s not just about the music—Hurry Up Tomorrow will also be accompanied by a feature film of the same name, starring The Weeknd alongside Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan. The film, scored by Daniel Lopatin (Oneohtrix Point Never), promises to bring his vision to life in a whole new way.

The Weeknd, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, has made it clear that this album is more than just another release—it’s a farewell to his iconic stage persona. In an interview with W Magazine, he revealed, “It’s getting to a place and a time where I’m getting ready to close the Weeknd chapter. I’ll still make music, maybe as Abel, maybe as The Weeknd. But I still want to kill The Weeknd. And I will. Eventually. The album I’m working on now is probably my last hurrah as The Weeknd. This is something that I have to do. As The Weeknd, I’ve said everything I can say.”

Hurry Up Tomorrow has already given fans a taste of what’s to come with three electrifying singles: “Dancing In The Flames,” “Timeless” featuring Playboi Carti, and “São Paulo” featuring Anitta. The Weeknd debuted these tracks during his show-stopping performance at Estádio MorumBIS in São Paulo, Brazil, leaving fans hungry for more.

With Hurry Up Tomorrow, The Weeknd is not just closing a chapter—he’s setting the stage for a whole new legacy. Whether he’s Abel Tesfaye or The Weeknd, one thing is certain: he knows how to keep his fans on the edge of their seats.

What are you most excited about—the album, the film, or both? Drop your thoughts in the comments and let us know how you feel about The Weeknd’s grand farewell to his iconic persona!