Zayn Malik gave his former bandmate Liam Payne a special tribute during his show in Leeds over the weekend, displaying a sign that read ‘Love you bro’. The message also displayed Payne’s name and the year of his supposed birth and death. It is the latest dedication to Payne following the tragic news surrounding his death last month, which saw the One Direction singer pass away after falling from the third floor of a hotel balcony in Argentina. Many of the musician’s former bandmates attended his funeral, including Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan and Malik.
Malik announced plans to reschedule two of his shows in Edinburgh owing to unforeseen circumstances shortly after the tragic news. In addition to this, all of his US Tour dates were also postponed. Despite the delay, Malik informed fans via X last month that the postponed tour dates would be rescheduled to January and that all tickets already purchased would remain valid.
Zayn and Payne were members of One Direction, making their fame through the musical TV show The X Factor in 2010. Payne was among the bandmates who posted emotional tributes to the late musician on social media after word of his passing was reported. Malik announced via Instagram last week that he would reschedule two of his dates on his Edinburgh show. The date originally worked out for November 20 at the O2 Academy Edinburgh venue will now take place on December 8, and another date which was supposed to be held on November 21, will now occur on December 9.
Malik played a string of songs in Leeds which many anticipated would include a tribute to Payne, and it was revealed at the very end of the show, displaying a small pink heart alongside the message. “Love you all and thank you for your understanding,” Malik stated in the rescheduling announcement of his US Tour last month
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