Kaylah Walton
Liam Payne previously shared a strange and unsettling experience he had with Diddy, which now seems even more concerning following tragic recent events. The former member of One Direction, who sadly passed away after an accident in Buenos Aires, had recounted this encounter in a past interview that has gained renewed attention.
In a 2017 discussion with KIIS FM’s Kyle and Jackie O, Payne reflected on a party where he mingled with A-list celebrities such as JAY-Z, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Diddy.
Wanting to make a favorable impression, he approached the group and thought Diddy would be the easiest to engage with, but this choice resulted in an awkward encounter.
An Uncomfortable Encounter
Although Payne didn’t clarify the specifics about the party’s time or location, he later recounted the incident on The Graham Norton Show.
What began as a simple handshake quickly escalated into an awkward, lengthy interaction. Payne noted that Diddy clung to his hand longer than anticipated and offered an eerie laugh, deeming it “the longest handshake ever.”
“I went over to speak to him and Jay-Z, and as I shook his hand, he just chuckled,” Payne shared. “He had the most evil laugh I’ve ever heard. I was a bit scared of that man. It felt like the most intimidating celebrity moment imaginable. I thought P Diddy would be an easy connection; clearly, I missed the mark.”
This strange incident left Payne unsettled, though at the time, it seemed more of a funny story than anything serious.
However, with the emergence of recent allegations against Diddy involving sex trafficking and racketeering, the narrative now resonates with a deeper discomfort.
