The Weeknd Comments on 'Cathartic' Album That Many Believe Is About His Breakups From Selena Gomez & Bella Hadid

The Weeknd spoke briefly about his 2018 EP, My Dear Melancholy, during his Esquire cover story. That album is thought to have a lot of references to his two high-profile relationships with both Selena Gomez and Bella Hadid.

The magazine said he “[danced] away from questions about what was going on at the time,” but he did have a bit to say about that time period in his life and why he released the album with only 6 songs.

“The reason why it was so short is like, I think I just had nothing else to say on this… whatever…It was just like this cathartic piece of art. And yeah, it was short, because that’s all I had to say on this situation,” he said.

He was also asked if writing the songs on the album made him feel better and he responded, “Yeah, of course. I mean, that would have sucked if I didn’t.”

Fans believe this lyric from the album, “I hope you know this dick is still an option. . . . You were an equestrian, so ride it like a champion,” is about Bella and “I almost cut a piece of myself for your life” is about Selena.

There was some drama between Bella and Selena earlier this year, if you missed it.

Check out photos of The Weeknd with Selena Gomez and Bella Hadid…