The Weeknd scraps Rose Bowl concert, postpones Hurry Up Tomorrow album release amid LA wildfires

Singer Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, better known by his professional name The Weeknd, has shown solidarity for those effected by the LA wildfires by not only postponing the release of his upcoming album Hurry Up Tomorrow but also by cancelling his Rose Bowl concert. Scroll below to know all he had to say and when the album will finally release.

The Weeknd cancels concert, postpones album release

Taking to his Instagram handle on Monday, January 13, The Weeknd stated that he is cancelling the Rose Bowl concert and postponing the release of his album – Hurry Up Tomorrow , “out of respect and concern” for those impacted by the crisis. His post read, “Out of respect and concern for the people of Los Angeles county, I am canceling the Rose Bowl concert originally scheduled for January 25th. This city has always been a profound source of inspiration for me, and my thoughts are with everyone impacted during this difficult time.”

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He further added, “In light of this, I have also decided to push the release of my album to January 31st. My focus remains on supporting the recovery of these communities and aiding its incredible people as they rebuild. With love, Abel.”

About LA Wildfires

According to CNN, over 60 square miles of land have burned in the past week. More than 92,000 residents have been evacuation orders, and an additional 89,000 are currently under evacuation warnings. As per reports, the devastating wildfires that have claimed the lives of at least 24 people in Los Angeles County.

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