The Weeknd's Final Album Reflects Personal Struggles

The Weeknd, born Abel Tesfaye, is poised to release his new album 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' on January 24, reflecting personal struggles and a pivotal career moment. He experienced a mental breakdown after losing his voice during a 2022 concert, which led him to contemplate ending his stage persona but ultimately decided to continue making music. The incident, attributed to stress and 'self-imposed pressure', led him to evaluate his life and artistic approach. Although he began work on the album before this incident, he revised it to incorporate personal growth and insights gained from this challenging period. The artist emphasized using his music to narrate his story and noted becoming more grateful and introspective. He acknowledged that pressures, including filming projects and his tour schedule, contributed to his mental health issues.