Despite His Stage Persona The Weeknd Says He’s ‘Not Dark’

The Weeknd did an interview that appeared in GQ magazine and talked about his stage persona.

He separates his real name, Abel Tesfaye, with the performer that he is.

He says that early on in his career, the lines were blurry between the two. As he “developed as a man” it became more clear to him that Abel was someone he goes home to every night. And The Weeknd is someone he goes to work as.

He said, “I guess The Weeknd is Hyde. Abel is Dr. Jekyll.”

He says that dark times have inspired his dark art, but stressed the fact that he, as a person, is not dark… only his art is dark.

The Weeknd will release a new song called, “Take My Breath” on Friday (August 6.)

TL;DR:

• The Weeknd separates his real name, Abel Tesfaye, with the performer that he is.
• He says that dark times have inspired his art, but he is not dark… only his art.
• New song called, “Take My Breath” out on Friday (August 6.)