The Weeknd’s retirement plans are on pause — he told fans in Stockholm he tested leaving the stage name behind but “don’t like the way it feels,” vowing to be around “forever.” After hinting at becoming just ABEL or even legally changing his name, and calling his latest album his “last hurrah as the Weeknd,” he’s now touring Europe and realizing he’s not ready to shed the persona yet. He’s still hungry to make music — but wants it to feel like a fresh challenge, since he’s mastered the Weeknd identity and is searching for new creative frontiers.

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