The Weeknd, known for his boundary-breaking stage presence, has debuted a bold new look, and it doesn’t seem to be sitting well with some.
His faceless persona on this ongoing tour has drawn attention, recently reigniting the controversy surrounding his artistry. Critics, who only came to him after the debut of his HBO series “The Idol,” are back again with their opinions on his new persona.
Critics Slam The Weeknd’s Faceless Look For His ‘After Hours Til Dawn’ Tour
After back-to-back concerts in July, the 20-time Billboard Music Award winner finally lands on the Latin American leg of his tour. However, he didn’t just arrive to entertain audiences with his extensive discography; she comes with a modified look that might not be everyone’s cup of tea.
On social media platform X, a page uploaded a video of the songwriter on stage. The “Echoes of Silence” artist was captured playing a synthesized keyboard wearing a dark camouflage ensemble with one robotic arm and a matching helmet.
A silver hood covered most of her face, leaving just enough room for her mouth. Pop Crave captioned the clip, “The Weeknd shows off a new look for his Latin American leg on the #AfterHoursTilDawn stadium tour.”
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While his fans are sure to love the look, judging by the excited screams from the video, other X users aren’t so keen. this netizen write just like, “His fans may love him, but this actually doesn’t look good, why are you hiding your face?”
Another critic did not spare the actor and came for his musical art by show that the look is “as middle as the music.” Other people thought that he was “Trying WAY too hard” before asking to “bring back the Weeknd’s “Low Life”?”
Because of the sound of electronic music in the recording, others cynically compared it to two famous names in the genre. someone write“What is this? Dude thinks he’s deadmau5 now,” while another sounded“Daft Punk is that you??”
This particular critic doesn’t mind the looks but felt is a waste of “rebranding just to keep sounding like The Weeknd.” Meanwhile, a user only finished the whole tour and wonder when it will end, and at the same time, the cybernaut is fair happy that he “covers his face.”
Some even brought his TV series into it. “Been microdosing the Weeknd’s discography until I forgot about the idol so I could find his music believable again,” this netizen write. Amid the criticism, some took a more humorous route, like this person who joked recorded that they thought the mask was the evil character, Venom.
Unfortunately for his critics, the 33-year-old’s tour is far from over, and they will likely see more of his innovation during the Australian and New Zealand leg. The “Kiss Land” artist is gearing up to rock stadiums, starting on November 20 at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium.
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He will stop at Accor Stadium, Sydney, on November 24 and Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, on December 1, culminating in the grand final at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, on December 7. The Weeknd, boasting four No 1 hits in Australia, will be joined by special guests Mike Dean and Chxrry22 on the ANZ tour.
‘House Of Balloons’ Artist Expects Negative Criticism For ‘The Idols’
The show featured the singer and Johnny Depp’s daughter, Lily-Rose, and contained explicit content that, among other factors, received significant negative attention. Despite all that, the Primetime Emmy Award nominee stated in an interview with Variety that he remains unfazed by the backlash the controversial series has faced since its debut.
Although he was accused of acting below par, The Weeknd maintained that every element seen in the show was intentional. He emphasized, “We’re playing with genre with this show; we do what we want to do. And all this is not surprising. I’m excited for everyone to watch the rest of the show.”
At the time, it was three episodes in and had drawn criticism for its unsavory content and allegations of a chaotic environment under director Sam Levinson. The 4-time Grammy Award winner also stated that “The Idol” is educational and remains hopeful that it will teach valuable lessons about fame.
In his words, “It’s almost educational that this is what comes with being so famous. You’re surrounded by people who you’re not sure what their true intentions are, even if they seem to be good. You never know.
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Source: thtrangdai.edu.vn/en/
