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Were Liam Payne & Diddy Friends? Conspiracy Theories Explained

Liam Payne died at 31, sparking online speculation about a connection to Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. Read more below.

Following the 31-year-old former One Direction member’s passing on October 16, 2024, some online users have speculated a possible connection between him and Sean “Diddy” Combs, who was recently arrested in a sex trafficking investigation. After saying that he thought Diddy would be the best one to greet, Liam said, “So, I went out to shake his hand,” and he mimicked a creepy laugh and the long handshake that made him uncomfortable. This followed a raid of his homes in March 2024, where officials discovered “various Freak Off supplies, including narcotics and more than 1,000 bottles of baby oil and lubricant,” according to NBC News.

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