Published Apr 30, 2026, 2:03 PM EDT

Even Abel Tesfaye can't bag Takemi in Persona 5 Royal

The Weeknd's fumble of a Persona 5 baddie has fans cracking up

Image: The Weeknd XO Music ULC / Republic Records / UMG Recordings via Vevo

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Experiencing heartbreak over an in-game crush is a canonical gamer event — even if you're rich and famous. Just look at Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye's recent Instagram Stories, where the star has been posting about his troubles in Persona 5 Royal .

The pop singer known for his angelic voice has spent the last few months showing off his gamer credentials. While regularly appearing among Spotify's most-streamed artists, the Canadian has still found time to visit Sega's Japan offices , beat Nier: Automata , and become friends with Nier series creator Yoko Taro .

In late April, Tesfaye started updating fans on his Persona 5 Royal progress via his alternate account, Gene.hackerman .…