Zayn Malik Pays Tribute to Liam Payne During Stairway to the Sky Tour

The Emotional Moment

On the first night of his Stairway to the Sky tour on Saturday (Nov. 23) Zayn Malik paid tribute to his late One Direction bandmate Liam Payne. According to fan photos and videos, the homage to the singer who died at age 31 after a fall from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Oct. 16 came near the end of Malik’s show at the O2 Academy Leeds in West Yorkshire, England.

Remembering Liam Payne

The nod to Payne that filled the screen behind Malik as the singer’s 2024 Room Under the Stairs track “Stardust” played over speakers, reading: “Liam Payne 1993-2024 Love You bro,” with a giant red heart just below.

Joining Former Bandmates to Pay Respects

Malik attended Payne’s funeral three days before kicking off his tour, where he joined his fellow former 1D bandmates, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, and Niall Horan, in paying their respects to their late comrade. In addition to issuing their own solo statements, the group’s members issued a joint statement in the wake of Payne’s shock death.

Postponement of Solo Tour

Malik postponed the kick-off of his first official solo tour following the news of Payne’s passing.

Legal Proceedings and Autopsy Findings

To date, the Argentinian National Criminal and Correctional Prosecutor’s Office has charged three people in connection with Payne’s death. An autopsy confirmed that Payne suffered devastating internal and external bleeding and multiple traumatic injuries from his fall. According to a translated copy of the toxicology report, Payne reportedly had alcohol, cocaine, and prescription antidepressants in his system.

FAQs

Q: How did Zayn Malik pay tribute to Liam Payne during his tour?

A: Zayn Malik honored Liam Payne by displaying a tribute message on the screen behind him while a song played in the background.

Q: Who else joined Zayn Malik in paying respects to Liam Payne?

A: Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, and Niall Horan, Zayn’s former bandmates, also attended Liam Payne’s funeral to pay their respects.

Q: What substances were found in Liam Payne’s system according to the toxicology report?

A: The toxicology report revealed that Liam Payne had alcohol, cocaine, and prescription antidepressants in his system prior to his tragic death.

Q: How did Zayn Malik react to the news of Liam Payne’s passing?

A: Zayn Malik postponed the start of his solo tour as a sign of respect and mourning for his late friend and bandmate, Liam Payne.

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