The Weeknd's singer-songwriter, who's real name is Abel Tesfaye, opened up last year about his frequent use of drugs when in the recording studio.
"When I had nothing to do but make music, it was very heavy. Drugs were a crutch for me,” he told the Guardian newspaper.
“There were songs on my first record that were seven minutes long, rambling – whatever thoughts I was having when I was under the influence at the time. I can’t see myself doing that now."
The album was released last year and despite having some considerable commercial success, it received mixed reviews from the critics.
Here's the video for his new single 'Party Monster':