Liam Payne will be honored with a special tribute during the Grammy Awards, but fans hoping for a One Direction reunion will be left disappointed. Despite rumors sparked by Louis Tomlinson supporting Zayn Malik at a recent concert, the band will not be reuniting on stage.
Liam Payne set to get 'special tribute' at this year's Grammy Awards, confirms Ben Winston. pic.twitter.com/c9stG321ki
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???? Liam Payne is set to get 'special tribute' at the #GRAMMYs today, Ben Winston confirms. pic.twitter.com/TDcncEkwDJ
— Pop Things (@ThePopThings) February 2, 2025
Grammys producer Ben Winston, a close friend of Liam, confirmed that the late singer will be featured in the event's memoriam section. He expressed deep sorrow over Liam’s passing, calling him a "beautiful, wonderful boy" and noting how difficult it is to see him honored posthumously.
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Tragic Passing of Liam Payne
Liam Payne tragically passed away in October after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. The autopsy confirmed that he suffered multiple traumatic injuries leading to his untimely death.
Liam Payne’s Final TV Appearance: Guest Judge on Netflix’s Building the Band
Liam will also make a posthumous appearance as a guest judge on Netflix’s upcoming talent show, Building the Band, alongside Kelly Rowland. The show, inspired by Love is Blind, involves aspiring pop stars forming bands without seeing each other. Discussions with Liam’s family are ongoing regarding the release of the show.
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Throughout his career, Liam Payne won numerous awards, including:
Notable wins include:
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