The Weeknd Backtracks: 'Imma Be Here Forever' — Why He Reversed Retirement Plans

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News (1 / 1) 10.08.2026 23:06 / Günter

Fans in Stockholm were left buzzing when The Weeknd made a surprising onstage reversal about retiring his stage name. Read on to discover the full story!

Onstage change of heart

During his Saturday, Aug. 8 concert in Stockholm, fan-captured footage shared on X shows Abel Tesfaye — known as The Weeknd — telling the crowd he’d tested stepping away from the persona and didn’t like how it felt. The 36-year-old then reassured fans, saying, "Imma be here forever with you."