The Weeknd Has No Issue With Recent MF DOOM Comparison

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Canadian singer-songwriter, record producer and actor The Weeknd, aka Abel Makkonen Tesfaye at Cannes Film Festival 2023. The Idol Photocall. Cannes (France), May 23rd, 2023 (Photo by Rocco Spaziani/Archivio Spaziani/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images)

The Weeknd's new mask caught some attention.

The Weeknd is currently on a massive tour. The After Hours Til Day Tour has been an exciting time for Abel. Although he is being panned for his role in The Idol, he still seems to be having a good time. Overall, it's not all bad in regard to his new show. For instance, he is currently releasing new songs in relation to the track's soundtrack. Last week, he dropped the track "Popular" which features Madonna and Playboi Carti. Moreover, on Friday, he is expected to drop more, which is great news for music listeners.

As for his aforementioned tour, just a couple of nights ago, he was in Portugal. During this performance, he got to perform "Popular" for the very first time. Additionally, as you can see in the tweet down below, he donned a very unique silver mask. Although, when you look at it, you can sort of see the resemblance with MF Doom. Ultimately, fans are very much digging the new look, even if it is simply a temporary thing.

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The Weeknd Rocks A New Mask

In fact, Complex took to Twitter with a picture from the performance and dubbed The Weeknd, "MF Abel." Clearly, the Canadian singer didn't mind this comparison as he retweeted the post. At the end of the day, MF DOOM is a massive legend. Unfortunately, he passed away a few years ago, and since that time, he has received plenty of incredible tributes. However, it is unknown whether or not Abel was thinking of MF Doom when he put on this most recent mask.

For now, The Weeknd will continue to focus on his new show. The Idol episodes come out every Sunday at 9 PM EST, on HBO. So far, the reviews have been bad, but it still has room to get better. Let us know what you think of the new show, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world.

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About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.