Liam Payne Completed Personal Album Before Toxicology Findings

Liam Payne completed a deeply personal second solo album before his death on October 16, 2024, when he fell from a Buenos Aires hotel balcony. A toxicology report later found alcohol, cocaine and a prescription antidepressant in his system. Leaked track titles “Safe in Heaven” and “Rainbows” have circulated, with lyrics described as self‑reflective and autobiographical, and one song, “What Have You Done,” leaked online after his death. Insiders say Payne was proud of the record, which pairs relatively upbeat production with emotionally candid lyrics likened to Lewis Capaldi, but Capitol Records reportedly put the album on hold over concerns about his mental state. Payne also split with his manager after the single “Teardrops” underperformed earlier in 2024, and formal decisions about any posthumous release remain on hold as his family and inner circle consider the situation amid calls for the material to be treated with respect.