If this is really the end of The Weeknd's artistic moniker, what a run it's been for the R&B titan, who redefined the genre with his Michael Jackson-adjacent croon and overindulging party favor-assisted anthems throughout the 2010s and early 2020s.

With his sixth album, “Hurry Up Tomorrow,” the Weekend is retiring his moniker and going out on his own terms.

The Weeknd has crafted a musical experience that makes you want to hit the dance floor while simultaneously striking an emotional core that most artists struggle to reach.