Tributes poured in for Liam Payne from across the music industry on Wednesday night as news broke that the One Direction member had died at the age of 31 after falling from a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. .
Payne entered the music industry in 2008 when he appeared as a contestant on The X Factor. This was Payne’s first appearance on the show, and he returned to the show two years later alongside Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik. The quintet placed third and was soon signed to Simon Cowell’s Psycho Entertainment, beginning a partnership that launched One Direction as one of the most popular and best-selling boy bands of all time.
The group rose to dominance in the music industry from 2010 to 2016, boosted by chart-topping hits such as “What Makes You Beautiful,” “Night Changes,” and “Story of My Life.” , and sold over 70 million records worldwide. In 2017, after One Direction announced an indefinite hiatus, Payne made her debut as a solo singer with “Strip That Down.” Released their debut album “LP1” in 2019.
“I’m in shock right now. Liam has always been so kind to me. He was one of the first major artists I got to work with. I’m so glad he’s gone. I can’t believe it,” Charlie Puth wrote on his Instagram Story.. “I’m very upset right now. May he rest in peace.”
“We just talked two days ago, sweetheart. I miss you,” rapper Ty Dolla $ign wrote on his Instagram Story, sharing a video of Payne.
“I’m very upset after hearing the news about…” [Liam Payne] He passed away,” Paris Hilton wrote to X. “Sending love and condolences to his family and loved ones. 🙏 Rest in peace my friend.”
Irish duo Jedward, who also competed on X Factor UK, sent their strength to Liam Payne’s son Bear and Bear’s mother Cheryl.
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