Liam Payne was reportedly let go from his record label just days before his death

Sources from the Daily Mail newspaper indicated that the singer would also be without an advisor

Liam Payne was reportedly dropped by the Capitol Records label, which belongs to Universal Music, just days before he tragically died in Buenos Aires, Argentina. According to Daily Mail sources, the singer behaved badly and, as a result, the company broke his solo career contract.

Sources from the British newspaper claim that Liam was “on the wrong path musically”, despite being considered One Direction’s main songwriter when the group was active. The singer was the former member of the group who was least successful in his solo career, releasing only one album, “LP1” (2019).

More recently, Liam was trying to develop a new album, but ran into difficulties and the project was postponed after the single “Teardrops” did not enter the TOP 30 most played songs in the UK, reaching only 43rd position.

“It’s as if the entire musical journey Liam has built since he started his solo career eight years ago is falling apart,” the paper’s source suggested. “It must have left him completely devastated,” he said.

To make matters worse, the Daily Mail reported that Liam’s publicity team also terminated his contract in early October. And it didn’t end there: at the beginning of this year he stopped working with his manager, leaving him completely alone in managing his career.

Repercussion

With this effect, Internet users understood why Liam Payne’s profiles were not updated after the tragedy, given that he was without assistance. “That’s why there was no communication on Liam’s account, they just abandoned him. He was without representation… I swear to God, I’m angry,” wrote one X (formerly Twitter) user.

“It’s understandable to feel pain thinking that he was alone and without support. The pressure he faced was enormous, and it’s sad that many judge him without understanding his struggle,” another user commented. “What they did to him was very cruel. At a delicate time, when he needed help, assistance and care. No one was forced to work with him, but to abandon him like that? This music industry is toxic and it was fatal “, he thought about something else.

Note from the record company

In a statement, Capitol Records and Universal Music lamented the artist’s death, but did not discuss his alleged firing. “We are devastated by the tragic death of Liam Payne. His legacy will live on through his music and the countless fans he inspired and who adored him. We send our deepest condolences to Liam’s family and loved ones,” the labels said record labels in a note. declaration.

Liam Payne died at the age of 31 last Wednesday (10/16), after falling from the 3rd floor of a hotel in Argentina. The singer’s death was instantaneous due to the severity of the injuries sustained in the fall. Authorities are investigating the possible influence of drugs and alcohol in the case.

It is understandable to feel pain at the thought that he was alone and without support. The pressure he faced was enormous and it is sad that many judge him without understanding his struggle.

— ME MOHSIN (@me__mohsin) October 18, 2024

It was very cruel what they did to him. In a delicate moment, he needed help, assistance and care. No one was forced to work with him, but to abandon him like that? This music industry is toxic and has been fatal.

— aunt acissej from Jack Blues (@starlieberrock) October 18, 2024

Source: Terra

Earl

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