Conspiracy theories link Liam Payne’s tragic death to Diddy’s arrest as an old interview resurfaces

Every celebrity in Hollywood has probably had an unusual encounter with Diddy, and Liam Payne was no exception. In 2017, during an interview with KIIS FM’s Kyle and Jackie O, Payne opened up about an unpleasant experience he had with the now-controversial rapper. Following Payne’s tragic death on Wednesday, this old interview with Diddy has resurfaced, sparking fan conspiracy theories once again.

During the 2017 interview, the former One Direction singer recalled an awkward moment when he met P Diddy at a party full of celebrities. Standing nearby were Jay-Z and Leonardo DiCaprio, both of whom have remained silent since Diddy’s arrest. Payne described meeting Diddy as “the most disheartening celebrity experience” and said: “I went to talk to him and Jay Z and when I shook his hand he just giggled… the nastiest laugh I could Payne also added, “So I’m a little scared of this man.” He shared that of the three – Jay-Z, Leonardo and Diddy – he believed the rapper was the safest person to talk to, but admitted that he had “missed the mark”.

One X user linked Liam’s sudden death to the ongoing controversy surrounding P. Diddy’s arrest. The suspicious user speculated that the former One Direction member may have lost his life for publicly speaking out against the music mogul. “Liam Payne talks about Diddy. Everyone tries to stop him. And now he mysteriously dies??! Connect the dots,” the X user wrote while sharing the interview clip.

Fans mourning the singer’s untimely death were confused by this new conspiracy theory. One user commented: “There is no such thing as an accident in the music industry. Liam’s ‘fall’ was a warning to others.” Another wrote: “Too many stars die in suspicious circumstances. Liam’s fall is just another in a long line of unexplained deaths. #Wake up.”