Canceled: Posthumous Liam Payne Song "Do No Wrong" Won't Be Released
The planned release of Liam Payne's posthumous song "Do No Wrong" has been canceled. The track was set to drop on Friday. Collaborator Sam Pounds made the decision after considering fans' concerns about the timing.
Pounds announced his decision on social media. He stated, "Today I'm deciding to hold 'Do No Wrong' and leave those liberties up to all family members." Fans quickly supported the decision. Many people thanked them for giving the family time and space to mourn.
People on social media had different feelings about it being canceled. Some fans felt relieved, while others expressed disappointment. Pounds remained hopeful about the song's future impact. He believes it could still become a "blessing to the world," as Payne had wished.
New studio footage has emerged on Instagram. The video shows Payne enthusiastically working on the track. Pounds used the footage to reach out to Chris Brown. He called out in the clip, "Chris, we need you."
The tragic events unfolded on October 16 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Payne fell from his hotel balcony at age 31. Tests showed he had different drugs in his body. Hotel staff had called emergency services before the incident due to room destruction.
Police confirmed Payne's death resulted from "multiple injuries sustained in his fall." The injuries led to severe internal and external bleeding. Payne had been open about his struggles. He once shared on The Diary of a CEO podcast: "It would be car, hotel room, stage, sing, locked."
Payne's death sparked worldwide mourning among fans and fellow artists. His passing raised questions about child stars in entertainment. Many now call for better protection of young performers in the industry.
His journey began at age 14 on The X Factor. Two years later, One Direction made him a global superstar. Being famous at a young age was hard for them to handle. Constant public attention created ongoing difficulties.
Payne's personal life included a relationship with Cheryl from 2016 to 2018. They share a son named Bear. His death affects his family deeply. People are still trying to find out how he died.
The movie and TV business must deal with hard problems after this failure. Better support systems for young stars seem necessary. Meanwhile, Payne's family requests privacy during their mourning period.
