Abel Tesfaye Teases New Song 'Rio' with Anitta: A Possible Return for the Weeknd?

Abel Tesfaye Teases New Song 'Rio' with Anitta: A Possible Return for the Weeknd?

Abel Tesfaye, known as the Weeknd, has been hinting at retiring his music persona but recently hinted at a possible return. During a performance in Rio de Janeiro with Brazilian artist Anitta, they teased a new song titled "Rio." The collaboration between the two artists began with the track "São Paulo" from the Weeknd's 2025 album, Hurry Up Tomorrow. The new song was played at the show in Rio, accompanied by a CGI video by Japanese filmmaker Takashi Miike, which the Weeknd shared on his Instagram. The audience's response to the new track was positive, sparking excitement among fans. Check out the teaser below for a taste of what's to come.