The Weeknd is opening up about some of his future plans – particularly, having kids.
The “Save Your Tears” singer has previously gotten candid about the possibility of kids in his future.
“I feel like I’m the kind of guy that would have kids before getting married,” he told GQ in a 2017 interview.
In a new interview with GQ, The Weeknd (real name: Abel Tesfaye) got candid about wanting to be a parent someday.
“I eventually want a family. I know I say I don’t, but I know I do. I want children,” he told the magazine.
When asked about his previous claims about not wanting children, he admitted it was “probably” a sort of defense mechanism, explaining, “I guess I say it because I like the trajectory of my career.”
“But also, I feel like having children would influence me and inspire me more,” he added.
And when the time comes, he says he’s “absolutely” prepared to explain his R-rated lyrics to his future kids.
“I’m prepared for it,” he shared. “At the end of the day, it’s my art. And that’s who Daddy was.”
The Weeknd is known for keeping a pretty tight lid on his personal life. He rarely gives interviews and doesn’t publicly address his relationships – even though he’s famously previously dated Bella Hadid and Selena Gomez, and has been romantically linked to other high-profile celebrities including Rosalia and Angelina Jolie.
While keeping a relationship with someone famous on the DL can be challenging, The Weeknd got candid about why he prefers not to date someone who isn’t used to the spotlight, explaining he “for sure” feels “guilty” about bringing so much attention to that person.
“That’s why I don’t … I try not to do too much,” he shared. “I just try not to bring attention to myself. And I just love being in normal situations, man. It’s such a great feeling. To be able to just like go on a walk and not being in a f–king SUV.”
As for one thing he’s not going to do again, it’s submitting his music to the GRAMMYs.
“I mean, I have no interest,” he told the magazine. “Everyone’s like, “No, just do better next time.” I will do better, but not for you. I’m going to do better for me.
