After news broke that Liam Payne's first posthumous song was set to be released on Friday, producer Sam Pounds has now revealed that he will postpone the single from the late singer and former One Direction member, deferring the decision "to all family members." Pounds had initially announced the release of 'Do No Wrong,' scheduled for 1 November, which would have been less than three weeks after Payne's tragic death from a fall from a hotel balcony in Argentina. In a now-deleted post about the single, Pounds wrote: "I pray that this will be a blessing to the world like Liam has always dreamed. I pray angels will comfort you all everyday while listening. I pray that this song will be a blessing to Ruth, Bear, and the entire family. I pray that this song eclipses the negative echoes. I pray supernatural positive healing power will embrace each and every one of you... With love let's all BE the blessing."

However, the decision has now been reversed. "I want all proceeds to go to a charity of (the family's) choosing (or however they desire)," Pounds stated in a new post. "Even though we all love the song, it's not the time yet. We are all still mourning the passing of Liam, and I want the family to mourn in peace and in prayer. We will all wait." Payne passed away on 16 October at the age of 31. Local authorities concluded that Payne's cause of death was multiple traumatic injuries sustained from the fall. A toxicology report revealed that multiple drugs, including pink cocaine, were in Payne's system at the time of his fatal fall.

Payne's death has sparked discussions about protecting young artists, as he was just 14 when he first auditioned for the X Factor and 16 when he became a member of One Direction. Following his death, a petition has been launched, calling for new legislation to safeguard the mental well-being of artists in the industry. Hosted on the Change.org website, the petition has garnered over 120,000 signatures. "The entertainment industry needs to be held accountable and be responsible to the welfare of their artists," wrote Day Kv, who created the petition. "We seek to implore lawmakers to create legislation safeguarding the mental health of artists within the industry, including regular mental health check-ups, adequate rest periods, and the presence of mental health professionals on-set, as well as ongoing support throughout their careers."

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