United Kingdom, May 14 -- The Weeknd is "brainstorming" the end of his stage name.

The 'Blinding Lights' hitmaker - whose real name is Abel Tesfaye - has previously spoken about the desire to get rid of his persona and suggested his upcoming movie 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' would be his last project under the moniker, but he isn't quite ready to drop it yet because of his career commitments.

He told The Hollywood Reporter: "We're brainstorming it right now. I feel like we don't have any definite answers, but I haven't dropped it yet because I'm on tour, so I've still gotta get out there and see the fans."

The 35-year-old star also teased he is "getting there" in the process of ditching The Weeknd.

He told People magazine: "Have I started? Ye...