It’s been over a year and a half since The Weeknd talked about retiring his stage name. If you didn't know, the singer, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, said in early 2025 that he stepping away from his performance persona "The Weeknd." The Weeknd said he took a break but didn't like the feeling. However, during a recent concert in Stockholm, Sweden, the Grammy winner backtracked retiring the moniker. For all the hottest entertainment stories, keep SPIN loud with Shannon Keenan on the hour everyday from 10am-5pm