The Weeknd Releases 'Hurry Up Tomorrow,' Concluding His Trilogy and Possibly His Persona

The 22-track album explores fame, addiction, and existential despair while marking the potential end of The Weeknd moniker.

• Hurry Up Tomorrow is the final chapter in The Weeknd's trilogy, following After Hours (2020) and Dawn FM (2022), and features themes of fame, addiction, and self-reflection.
• The album includes collaborations with artists like Travis Scott, Lana Del Rey, and Playboi Carti, blending genres such as synth-pop, R&B, and hip-hop.
• Abel Tesfaye has hinted that this could be his last project under The Weeknd persona, as he contemplates a creative pivot in his career.
• The release was delayed by a week due to Los Angeles wildfires, with proceeds from the track 'Take Me Back to LA' donated to local relief efforts.
• A feature film tied to the album, starring The Weeknd alongside Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan, is set to release on May 16, 2025, alongside a stadium tour beginning in May.

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