This is a poetic tribute from Rita Ora to Liam Payne as she pays her respects at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2024, and such a moment filled the hearts of everyone who witnessed it, including fans and musicians in the industry. Hosting the event at Co-op Live in Manchester, Ora took a pause to remember her friend and fellow artist.
She fought tears, saying Payne “is one of the kindest people I’ve ever known,” by talking about how generous-spirited he was and his influence on people in this life. Having mentioned all the numerous ways people were considering paying tribute to him, she concluded that sometimes these simplest expressions can be the most meaningful.
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After those words, MTV aired a touching tribute, flashing black-and-white pictures of Payne along with the caption, “MTV Remembers Liam Payne 1993-2024.” Such a somber tribute was indicative of the journey Payne endured from being a contestant on The X Factor with One Direction to his long solo career, where he developed a faithful fan base and excellent relationships in the music industry.
One Direction’s meteoric rise to fame was, in itself, a defying period in contemporary pop music, and his following solo work further defined his legacy. Nice guy, dedicated, Payne touched so many hearts. Ora and Payne collaborated with each other on For You in 2018 which could never have ended, and her tribute was a testament to their bond and his influence within her life and the larger music world.
The numerous fans in various places of the world never stop remembering him as kind, talented, and a dedicated man to music. The taken and lost Payne leaves a place felt empty.
Rita Ora paid a small tribute to Liam’s memory tonight during the MTV EMAs in Manchester #MTVEMAs #MTVEMAs2024 #EMAsRita #RitaOra #LiamPayneForever #RIPLiamPayne
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— Remembering you_ Liam.31 (@LiamPay_31) November 10, 2024
