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One Direction Members Post Heartfelt Tributes To “Brother” Liam Payne

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One Direction was the boy band for an entire generation. As with every era-defining group, though, a contentious breakup came in the aftermath of their success. Fans were forced to choose which 1D star was right and which was wrong. Zayn Malik and Liam Payne were two of the most polarizing members during post-1D years. Payne’s tragic death on October 17, however, has put things into perspective for Zayn Malik. Zayn, as well as Louis Tomlinson, took to social media to pay tribute to their former band member and “brother.”

Zayn Malik posted a photo of him and Payne during their One Direction days. The two teens appear to be leaning against each other while sleeping in a car. Zayn then delves into the complications and the tragic dynamics of his relationship with Payne. “Even though you were younger than me,” he wrote. “You were always more sensible than me. You were headstrong, opinionated, and gave no f**ks about telling people when they were wrong.” Zayn Malik then noted that he appreciated the ways in which Payne challenged him, even if he didn’t show it in the moment. “Even though we butted heads because of this a few times, I always secretly respected you for it,” he added.

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Liam Payne Was Praised By His Former Band Mates

Zayn closed out his tribute to Liam Payne by referring to the late singer as his brother. Through all of the adversity, the two men remain bonded. “[I] can’t explain to you,” he concluded. “What I’d give to just give you a hug one last time and say goodbye to you properly. Tell you that I loved and respected you dearly.” Zayn wasn’t the only One Direction star who felt the need to speak up after Liam Payne’s untimely death. Louis Tomlinson also took to Instagram to praise Payne and the impact the singer left on life.

Liam Payne and Tomlinson also had personal issues, according to an interview the former gave in 2021. He claimed that he and Tomlinson actually hated each other while they were in One Direction, and it was only after the band broke up that they became close. Tellingly, Louis Tomlinson also referred to Payne as his brother. “I wish I got chance to say goodbye and tell you one more time how much I loved you,” he wrote on IG. “Payno, my boy, one of my best friends, my brother, I love you mate. Sleep well X.”

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Gigi Hadid Speaks On Co-Parenting With Ex-BF Zayn Malik

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It’s been roughly a year and a half since Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid opted to end their relationship. Of course, the former lovers will remain in each other’s lives for the foreseeable future due to the 3-year-old daughter they share. For the most part, the model and singer have kept quiet about the drama leading to their breakup, though she recently had a positive update to give regarding the new relationship that they’ve foraged as co-parents.

The pair first crossed paths in late 2015, following Hadid’s split from Joe Jonas. By early 2016, they caused a serious stir by making out in Malik’s “Pillowtalk” music video. Shortly after it was confirmed that they were a pair, and their red carpet debut took place at that year’s Met Gala. Unfortunately, they called things quits in June, after just seven months together – but only for five days.

Gigi and Zayn’s Tumultuous Split

Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid attend the Versus Versace show during London Fashion Week Spring/Summer collections 2016/2017 on September 17, 2016, in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Darren Gerrish/WireImage)

As Us notes, the couple went on to grace the cover of Vogue in August 2017, and in January 2018, Malik added more ink to his body in honour of his partner. Two months later, their second breakup took place, and as you can imagine, they fell into a similar pattern over the following years. Their daughter was born in September 2020, and in October 2021, their breakup made headlines – along with rumours that the One Direction alum allegedly pushed Yolanda Hadid into a dresser.

Malik previously denied striking his child’s grandmother, though he pleaded no contest to harassment charges in court. As a result, he was sentenced to 360 days of probation, as well as mandatory anger management and domestic violence programs. Hadid never publicly addressed the concerning situation, though her latest comments about co-parenting with her ex make it seem as though they’re trying to put their issues behind them.

Co-Parenting Baby Khai

Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid take baby Khai on a walk to lunch at The Smil on March 25, 2021, in New York City. (Photo by Raymond Hall/GC Images)

While speaking with the Times of London, the 27-year-old revealed that she makes her work schedule based on when Khai will be “with her dad.” Hadid explained to the outlet, “[the fact] that she can be with both parents makes me very happy.” Aside from that, little is known about the nature of Gigi and Zayn’s current relationship, but we certainly wish them the best. Check back later for more pop culture news updates.

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