Liam Payne is fighting comparisons with 1D members, an associate says

Liam Payne struggle with being compared to his One direction The creators, according to the partner for writing songs by the late musician.

“To see his roommates and to have this direct comparison – it is inevitable for him to see this all the time,” ” Sam Preston said in an interview with Rolling stone Posted on Tuesday, February 11th. “And if there was someone who is inclined to addictive, problematic behavior, then I think this is just a very difficult situation to be in.”

Payne was a member of One Direction together Harry Styles., Niall Horan., Zayn Malik and Louis TomlinsonS Together the group has become one of The best-selling boy groups of all time. After the success, the group continued with an unspecified hiatus in 2016. All five members found themselves pursuit of self -careersS

Malik, Horan and Styles have been successful with their debut albums. The 31 -year -old Stiles continued to win a nod of grams and prizes for his late work. While Payne also works on his solo music, he partnered with the 43 -year -old Preston, who also had the roots of the boys. The ex -singer of ordinary boys claims that Payne is being pressured to match his former colleagues.

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“He was like,” Well, I have to be the most successful men’s solo artist, or I am a failure. ” But this is an almost impossible task, “he said at the exit.

While Payne wanted to make the best music that was possible, Preston said he could say that Payne had a gift.

“You can feel that there is a real brilliance for him, that he is almost afraid of allowing people to see,” he recalled. “He was such a talented musician and could afford to be so raw.”

Payne died In October 2024, after a fallen from the hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He was 31. Payne Death is referred to as “multiple injuries”, including chest hemorrhages, skull and abdomen. It was later reported that a partial autopsy had discovered “Rose Cocaine” – a mix of methamphetamine, ketamine and MDMA – along with cocaine, benzodiazepine and crack in its system during the moment of the system its passageS (Payne was honest for its struggles with substance abuse over the years.)

After the news fell apart for Payne’s death, One Direction released a statement together.

“We are completely devastated by the news of Liam’s passage. After a while and when everyone is able, there will be something to say, “the group writes. “But for now, it will take some time to grieve and process the loss of our brother, whom we loved expensively. The memories we shared with him will be hidden forever. For now, our thoughts are with his family, his friends and fans who loved him with us. We will miss us terribly. We love Liam. “

Malik, Horan, Styles and Tomlinson reunited attend the funeral of Payne In Amersham, England, in November 2024, this was the first time the four remaining members of the group were together after the 32 -year -old Malik who left One Direction in 2015.

Source US Weekly In December 2024, the death of Payne was a “awakening” for the four to strengthen their friendship.

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“Before that, they kept a relationship sporadically, but they had no close friendships at all,” the insider explained. “They all still complain, but they check each other and feel closer than they have for years. That brought them back together. “

Last month, Tomlinson, 33, Malik At his concert in Los Angeles. “It’s something special tonight. An old friend of mine is here for me tonight, “Malik told the crowd, as you can see in a video of a fan shared by X.” I don’t want to give my location, but Louis is here tonight. “

The video showed that Tomlinson was sitting in a box at the establishment, tapping his heart as a sign of appreciation.