Within the past decade, The Weeknd has become one of the most sought-after voices in Pop and R&B. He has collected 4 Grammys and even headlined the 2021 Superbowl, which is something that isn't easily achieved by artists. Within recent years, fans have noticed his few times losing his voice on stage while performing. This week, in The Weeknd's latest interview with W Magazine, he revealed what he believed an acting role caused him to suddenly lose his voice.
The Weeknd is far from being known to cross over in a genre. This time, he is set to star in the upcoming drama lead HBO show The Idol. Additionally, he sat alongside his costar Lilly Rose-Depp as they shared some of the challenges they faced becoming their characters. The Weeknd shared how his role as Tedro lead him to an internal identity crisis.“I had to take off the Weeknd outfit, put on Tedros’s wig, shoot with Jocelyn, then go back to being The Weeknd,” he said. “It was tough to go from one head to another,” he added. He found himself carrying his character's inability to sing subconsciously on stage. The Weekend Shared that he believed this caused him to lose his voice in a recent performance.
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Moreover, he also shared a shocking update about the status of his music career. He hinted at a possible retirement from music. He also describes how he feels he is on a new path. “I’m going through a cathartic path right now," he said. "It’s getting to a place and a time where I’m getting ready to close the Weeknd chapter,” he added. Additionally, he shared he may still make music as Abel, his birth name. However, he is looking to "kill" his long-term moniker, The Weeknd, very soon. This news comes as a slight disappointment yet exciting to fans as they long to see what the next chapter will entail for the "Starboy" himself.
Furthermore, the weekend is set to make his series debut in the HBO series next month. The Idol premieres June 3rd. Will you tune in to see him on the big screen? Let us know in the comments below.