Liam Payne apologises for Zayn Malik comments as he completes 100 days in rehab
IndependentAPR 1 2023
One Direction Star Liam Payne Dies Age 31
Above: Liam Payne is seen on March 01, 2024 in Paris, France. Image copyright: Marc Piasecki/Contributor/GC Images via Getty Images
The Spin
Narrative A
Liam Payne was beloved by the world, from the time of his first audition at 14 to his final days. While he never quite reached the level of fame achieved by other members of the band, he still produced several hits during his own solo career. His life and death are evidence of the harsh life of a world-famous child star, but his memory will live on in the hearts of fans and celebrities alike.
Narrative B
The harsh life of someone like Liam Payne isn't a tragic byproduct of the music industry, but rather a part of its design. If Payne had come to fame ten years prior, the industry would have chosen his personality and physical appearance — not Harry Styles' — as the one to launch into stardom and profit from. Since he wasn't their desired demographic, however, they tossed him into the shadows, which was likely the cause of his troubles over the last several years.