LIAM PAYNE was dropped by his music label just days before 'drug-induced episode' ended in his shock hotel death

Friday, October 18, 2024 - Former One Direction singer, Liam Payne was reportedly dropped by his record label, Universal Music, just days before his shocking d3ath.

A source told the Daily Mail that Universal Music axed the former One Direction star from their roster as his solo career was floundering.

“Liam’s advance was massive and he didn’t recoup [it],” the insider claimed. “Out of all of the One Direction boys, Liam was on the wrong path musically.”

Payne’s sophomore album was reportedly put on hold before the record label cut ties.

The “Str!p That Down” singer signed with Capitol Records, which is owned by Universal Music, in 2016 after One Direction announced their indefinite hiatus in 2015.

Last night, the Universal Music Group posted an image of Liam Payne on Instagram saying they were 'devastated' about his d3ath.

The Universal Music Group tribute read: 'We are devastated by the tragic passing 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.'

Meanwhile, it was also revealed that Liam's PR resigned earlier this month, which left him without any publicity representation.

The resignation came as Liam's ex-fiancé Maya Henry began legal proceedings against the singer after accusing him of repeatedly contacting her.

One source said: 'It is like all of Liam's music career that he had built up since he went solo eight years ago was crumbling, there was very little left for him.

‘It must have absolutely devastated him.’

Payne, aged 31, fell from the third floor of a hotel in the Argentinian capital of Buenos Aires on Wednesday evening, before medics confirmed his death. 

He was found d3ad by police who say they found the popstar's medicines including clonazepam, a drug that is used to control epilepsy, involuntary muscle spasms, and panic disorders.