Suspect in Liam Payne death investigation speaks out on drug use

Liam Payne, the One Direction singer, died on October 16 at age 31 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. His death was ruled due to multiple traumas and bleeding, with toxicology reports showing drugs and alcohol in his system. Three suspects have been charged in connection with his death. One suspect, Braian Nahuel Paiz, admitted to meeting Payne twice and using drugs together but denied supplying him with narcotics or accepting money. Rita Ora paid tribute to Payne during the 2024 MTV EMAs, remembering him as kind and influential. She expressed the impact he had on her life and the music community.