Liam Payne was reportedly fired from his music label days before his death as he struggled to find success as a solo artist.
Payne was represented by Universal Records after first signing with subsidiary Capitol Records in July 2016, but was recently let go by the major label, people told the Daily Mail. .
The former One Direction member struggled to make a name for himself as a solo artist. Wireimage Pain are reportedly “on the wrong path musically”, especially when compared to the success of Harry Styles and Zayn Malik. film magic
“Liam’s progress was huge, but he couldn’t take it back,” a source told the outlet. “Of all the members of One Direction, Liam was on the wrong path musically.”
The newspaper said the singer’s publicist also fired him and resigned earlier this month.
The former One Direction member died after falling from the third-floor balcony of a hotel in Argentina on Wednesday. He was 31 years old.
Universal Music Group posted a condolence message on social media following the news of the singer’s death.
It is not clear whether his death was intentional or accidental. NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images Liam Payne died Wednesday after falling from a third-floor hotel balcony in Argentina. TripAdvisor
“We are shocked by the tragic death of Liam Payne. His legacy will live on through his music and the countless fans he inspired and adored.” is writing. “Our deepest condolences go out to Liam’s family and loved ones.”
Mr Payne was reportedly “acting erratically” in the lobby of the Casasul Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires before his death. Witnesses said the man smashed his laptop and had to be taken to his hotel room, where the hotel manager feared the pop star, who was under the influence of drugs and alcohol, would be injured or worse. She said she panicked and called 911 because she was worried that the situation might get worse.
The pop star died in the hotel courtyard. AFP via Getty Images An emergency call made minutes before his death said the hotel manager feared his “life was in danger”. AFP (via Getty Images)
“I’d like to send someone urgently, but I don’t know if this guest’s life is in danger. They must be in a room with a balcony,” the hotel manager told the emergency dispatcher. spoke. “And we’re a little worried that he might do something, that he might endanger his life.”
It is unclear whether Payne’s death was intentional or accidental, but Pablo Polisicchio, a representative of the Buenos Aires Ministry of Security, confirmed that Payne “threw himself from the balcony of his room.”
Payne was reportedly exhibiting “erratic behavior” and ransacking a hotel room before his death. . Before his death, Payne posted a Snapchat video in which he claimed it was a “great day in Argentina.”
According to medical personnel, the father of one suffered a fractured skull from the impact and is believed to have died instantly. His body will undergo a full autopsy soon.
Payne leaves behind his 7-year-old son Bear with ex Cheryl Cole.
