"I have never cried so hard in my life" — Liam Payne's tribute in Grammys In Memoriam leaves fans emotional

The 2025 Grammys paid tribute to One Direction singer Liam Payne on February 2, 2025. During the “In Memoriam” sequence, several clips of the singer performing with his former bandmates were shown.

At one point in the video, Payne reflected on the group's incredible journey, expressing amazement at their success. Singer Chris Martin then took the stage to perform Coldplay’s All My Love as a tribute to Payne and other musicians who lost their lives in 2024.

This segment from the award show seemed to have made fans emotional as they also paid tribute to the late singer. One X user wrote:

“I have never cried so hard in my life.”

Social media users said the tribute was something they couldn’t believe would happen.

“the in memoriam segment starting with liam payne got me #grammys,” a netizen remarked.

“REST IN PEACE ICON,” a person commented.

“Honestly, didn’t think Liam Payne would get a tribute like this. RIP,” an online commentator mentioned.

Other X users shared their prayers for the singer’s family while they said they still couldn’t come to terms with his death.

“the teenager me mourns so deeply,” a social media user noted.

“the tribute to liam really has me bawling :(( seeing stuff like this and it still just doesn’t even feel real. liam payne forever & always #GRAMMYs,” an internet user shared.

“Rest in peace man still don’t seem real. Had only really just started life. Prayers up for his family and his son of course,” a netizen wrote.

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Besides Liam Payne, personalities like Tito Jackson and Quincy Jones were remembered at the 2025 Grammys

Guitarist Grace Bowers accompanied Chris Martin in his performance honoring Liam Payne. The artists also paid tribute to Tito Jackson and other late musicians such as Dickey Betts, Joe Bonsall of The Oak Ridge Boys, Fatman Scoop, Sandra Crouch, Will Jennings, Kinky Friedman, and others.

Another tribute during the ceremony celebrated the legacy of music icon Quincy Jones, featuring performances across various genres. Wicked star Cynthia Erivo sang Fly Me to the Moon, while Janelle Monáe closed the tribute with a rendition of Michael Jackson’s Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough.

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Concerning the ongoing investigation into Liam Payne’s death, an inquest in the UK has confirmed that his cause of death was due to multiple traumatic injuries, known as "polytrauma." BBC reported that this term refers to severe injuries affecting different parts of the body and organ systems.

In Argentina, five individuals have been charged in connection with Payne’s death. The hotel manager, Gilda Martin, receptionist Esteban Grassi, and Payne’s friend Roger Nores face manslaughter charges, while hotel worker Ezequiel Pereyra and waiter Braian Paiz have been charged with supplying drugs.

A post-mortem examination revealed that Payne suffered multiple trauma and internal and external bleeding from falling off the hotel balcony. A toxicology report indicated the presence of cocaine, alcohol, and a prescription antidepressant in his system.

According to The New York Times, officials stated that his death was not considered a suicide, as evidence suggested he was unconscious when he fell.