Liam Payne lost his Universal record deal shortly before his death.

Recent reports have revealed that Liam Payne, former member of the popular boy band One Direction, was let go from his solo record deal with Universal Music. This news comes just days before the tragic passing of the 31-year-old singer, who fell from a balcony at a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

After One Direction announced their hiatus in 2015, Liam signed with Universal's Capitol Records imprint. However, following a recent reshuffle, he was moved to the main label. At just 22 years old, he launched his solo career, but he is no longer listed as an artist or writer on the label's website.

Sources have revealed that Liam was dropped by Universal last week, with an insider stating that his advance was "massive" and he was unable to recoup it. They also claimed that out of all the One Direction members, Liam was not on the right musical path.

Despite releasing a new single, "Teardrops," earlier this year, fans were still eagerly waiting for his follow-up to his 2019 debut album, LP1. After the devastating news of Liam's death, Universal Music Group and Capitol Records both shared tributes on social media, expressing their condolences to his family and fans.

In a joint statement, Liam's former One Direction bandmates expressed their shock and devastation over his passing. They also shared that they will take some time to grieve and process the loss of their brother, who they dearly loved. They promised that in the future, they will have more to say about Liam, but for now, their thoughts are with his family, friends, and fans.

Louis Tomlinson, another member of One Direction, made an emotional promise to Liam's son, Bear, in his tribute. He also praised his late bandmate as an incredible songwriter with a great sense of melody. Louis revealed that he and Liam had often talked about reuniting in the studio to recreate the writing chemistry they had in the band.

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