The Weeknd recently sparked speculation about the future of his music career with a cryptic Instagram Story that left fans guessing if his next album could be his last.
Sharing a post from a fanpage featuring his 2021 Billboard Music Awards performance of “Save Your Tears,” along with a quote from performance writer Charlie Morse, The Weeknd added a mysterious comment: “[T]he end is near.”
Despite the enigmatic message, the artist has yet to provide clarification on its meaning. However, many fans are speculating that it could signal the end of The Weeknd era. In a previous interview with W Magazine, he hinted at closing the chapter on The Weeknd moniker, stating, “The album I’m working on now is probably my last hurrah as The Weeknd.” He emphasized the importance of this upcoming project, following his 2022 release “Dawn FM,” saying, “This is something that I have to do. As The Weeknd, I’ve said everything I can say.”
As anticipation grows for The Weeknd’s next move, fans are left to wonder if this cryptic message is indeed signaling the end of an era for the acclaimed artist.