Zayn Malik Honors Late Bandmate Liam Payne with Emotional Tribute in Wolverhampton

The singer dedicated his song 'It’s You' to Payne during a concert in Payne’s hometown, following the former One Direction member’s tragic death in October.

Zayn Malik paid tribute to his late friend and former One Direction bandmate Liam Payne during a concert in Wolverhampton, England, on November 29, part of his Stairway to the Sky tour.
Malik dedicated the song 'It’s You' to Payne, expressing hope that Payne was watching, and described him as a 'brother' in a heartfelt message to the audience.
Payne passed away on October 16 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, after falling from a hotel balcony; an investigation led to charges against three individuals for their alleged roles in supplying drugs and negligence.
Malik postponed the U.S. leg of his tour and rescheduled UK dates to mourn Payne’s passing, attending the funeral alongside other One Direction members Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, and Niall Horan.
The performance followed an earlier tribute in Leeds on November 23, where Malik displayed a screen message reading 'Liam Payne, 1993-2024. Love you bro' during his set.

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