The Weeknd is back in studio amid retirement rumours
Abel Tesfaye teases new music with latest video on social media
Abel Tesfaye, who is notable for his persona The Weeknd, has seemingly returned to the studio as he shared a cryptic video.
The 36-year-old singer made hit tracks and released it as The Weeknd since his rise to fame in the 2010s.
However, as the persona reportedly nears its retirement, the Canadian singer hinted at a comeback in the music world with latest update.
The Blinding Lights hitmaker decided to share a short clip which features his eyes and microphone that appears to be his studio.
Recently, the musician revealed a cryptic visual of a static television, giving glimpse of his eyes and other people. Fans believe one of them to be Ariana Grande.
Previously, The Weeknd wiped his entire Instagram feed and replaced his profile picture with a black circle. He then created a spam account with the name Gene Hackerman.
The Grammy winner usually gives rare glimpse of his vacation in Japan while admirers try to find Easter eggs from his social media updates.
Did The Weeknd sell his catalogue?
This came after Abel sold his entire catalogue for a hefty amount without giving up the creative rights of his discography.
Meanwhile, the artist is returning to the stage in Mexico on April 20, 2026 as part of his ongoing After Hours Til Dawn tour.