Lana Del Rey Is a Hidden Feature on The Weeknd’s ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’

The Weeknd has officially closed the chapter on his iconic trilogy with Hurry Up Tomorrow, released Friday (Jan. 31) via XO and Republic Records.

While fans expected collaborations from artists like Playboi Carti and Anitta, a surprise feature emerged: Lana Del Rey’s uncredited vocals on the track “The Abyss.” The pair have previously joined creative forces for songs such as “Lust For Life”, the title track from Del Rey’s 2017 album, and The Weeknd’s 2015 track “Prisoner” from his second studio album Beauty Behind the Madness.

Another unexpected detail from the release was the Hurry Up Tomorrow was the absence of “Dancing in the Flames,” which was previously promoted as a single. The song does not appear on the final tracklist, leading to speculation about whether it was cut at the last minute or reserved for a future project.

The album arrives after a slight delay, originally slated for Jan. 24 but postponed due to The Weeknd’s $1 million donation to Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts.

It serves as the third and final installment in his latest trilogy, following After Hours and Dawn FM.

The project was preceded by the singles “Timeless” featuring Playboi Carti and “São Paulo” with Anitta. “Timeless” reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in October.

Alongside the album, The Weeknd will also make his feature film debut in the upcoming psychological thriller Hurry Up Tomorrow, directed by Trey Edward Shults and starring Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan. The film, scored by The Weeknd and longtime collaborator Daniel Lopatin (Oneohtrix Point Never), is set for theatrical release on May 16.

After 14 years of redefining modern R&B and pop, The Weeknd’s latest release marks the end of an era. With Del Rey’s hidden contribution and the mystery surrounding “Dancing in the Flames,” Hurry Up Tomorrow offers plenty for fans to unpack.

Stream “The Abyss” below.