Zayn Malik paid a heartfelt tribute to Liam Payne during his first performance after attending Liam’s funeral alongside the other former One Direction members. At his show in Leeds on November 23, Zayn ended his set with a touching message displayed on a screen while his song “Stardust” played. The screen read, “Liam Payne 1993–2024. Love you bro,” over a blue background with a red heart, symbolizing his love and respect for Liam​​​​.
This tribute followed Zayn’s emotional statement shared after Liam’s passing, where he expressed regret for not thanking Liam for his support during difficult times and emphasized the deep bond they shared. Zayn called Liam his “brother” and vowed to cherish their memories forever​​​​.
Zayn’s attendance at Liam’s funeral marked the first public reunion of all the One Direction members since his departure from the band in 2015. Fans and the music community have been deeply moved by the unity and emotional tributes from Zayn and the group during this challenging time​​.
