Shawn Mendes dedicates an emotional tribute to Liam Payne at a concert in New York

New York, New York. – The singer Shawn Mendes paying him moving homage Liam Paynewho was a member of One direction, during his concert at A very important theater in Brooklyn October 18 last. The news of Payne’s tragic death, which happened on October 16 in Buenos Aires, shocked the music world, so Mendes did not miss the opportunity to remember the British artist with heartfelt words and special enthusiasm.

Before you make your new song heart of gold, Mendes stopped to address the audience and share his thoughts on the singer’s death. Strip That Down. In a moment that was recorded by fans and went viral on social media, Mendes described Payne as someone with a light energy and an attitude that exuded beauty and kindness.

He felt completely devastated. I had the opportunity to meet him a couple of times, and he was a beautiful soul. Her eyes were shining, it was beauty, shining in her eyes,” said Mendes.

Her voice breaking with emotion, she continued: “Tonight is for him. It’s about crying tears for those we miss, but also celebrating them. Liam, we love you . The world is crying for you, brother, and we are all praying for your son and your family.”

It was one of the highlights of the concert, which was also recorded for Mendes’ upcoming film, For Friends and Family Only, scheduled for release on November 14th, one day before the release of his self-titled album, Shawn.

For those who don’t know, Payne, 31, died after falling from the balcony Hotel CasaSur Palermo in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The Argentine Federal Police confirmed the fact, which was first reported by the local media TN Noticias. The news caused a wave of sadness among friends, family and fans of the singer, who shared a 7-year-old son, Bear, with his partner Cheryl.

After hearing the news, the members of One Direction, Louis Tomlinson, Harry Styles, Zayn Malik and Niall Horan, shared a joint statement on Instagram, expressing their grief over Payne’s loss.

“We are devastated by the news of our brother’s death,” said the band members, “In time there will be more to say, but for now we need a moment to grieve and process this loss .

The message, which was also addressed to fans, concluded: “The memories we shared with him will be cherished forever. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and fans who loved him so much.” we did. We will miss him very much.”

The death of Liam Payne has left a deep mark on the music community and on everyone who knew him. His influence as a member of One Direction and as a solo artist will live on in the memories of his followers. With tributes from Shawn Mendes and tributes from his former bandmates, it’s clear that Payne left an indelible mark on the industry and in the hearts of those around him.

Source: Tribune