Zayn Malik took a moment to remember his late friend, Liam Payne, in the singer’s hometown of Wolverhampton, England. As a part of his Stairway to the Sky tour, the musician stopped in the English city and spoke to the audience about Payne, who died on Oct. 16 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Malik — who performed in Wolverhampton, England, on Nov. 29 — is the first One Direction member to speak publicly about Payne following his death on Oct. 16

Zayn Malik has once again honored his former One Direction bandmate, Liam Payne, during a show in the late singer's hometown.

Yesterday (November 23), Zayn Malik kicked off his Stairway To The Sky Tour in Leeds, England. Last month, the “ Better ” singer announced his decision to postpone the US leg of his international run to take time to mourn his One Direction bandmate Liam Payne’s tragic death.

Zayn Malik paid a touching tribute to “brother” Liam Payne during a concert Friday night in the late singer’s hometown.

Singer Zayn Malik has paid tribute on stage to Liam Payne in his former One Direction bandmate's hometown of Wolverhampton. According to videos on social media Malik, who is on tour, said he hoped the late star could see his gig.

During his most recent Stairway to the Sky tour stop, Malik took a moment to dedicate the song “iT’s YoU” to his former One Direction bandmate.

After Liam Payne died last month at age 31, his fellow One Direction alum Zayn Malik paid tribute to the late musician at a show in his hometown.

Wolverhampton, UK - Singer Zayn Malik honored his former One Direction bandmate, Liam Payne, during a recent performance in the late artist's hometown of Wolverhampton. During his show at the University of Wolverhampton,