Labrinth Bids Farewell to Euphoria's Soundtrack in Season 3 Shake-Up

Labrinth, the well-known London singer and producer, will not be involved in the third season of the hit TV drama Euphoria, HBO confirmed on Friday. Labrinth was responsible for the dramatic and emotional music that played a big part in the first two seasons of the show. His unique style, which mixes R&B, electronic, hip-hop, and soul, helped create the special atmosphere that fans loved. Last year, HBO announced that Labrinth would return for the third season, this time working alongside Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer. However, in March, Labrinth posted a strong message on Instagram, saying he was leaving the show. He criticized both HBO and the record label Columbia, which releases the Euphoria soundtrack. Labrinth said he was tired of being treated badly and that people in the music industry sometimes lie and still call themselves honest. Because of this, he decided to remove his music from the new season. Labrinth explained that when he works for someone, he cares about their vision, but he will not let people treat him poorly. HBO confirmed that Labrinth is no longer working on Euphoria but did not give more details. BBC News tried to get comments from Labrinth and Columbia, but they did not respond. Labrinth performed several songs from Euphoria, including Still Don't Know My Name, at concerts. One of his songs from the show, Never Felt So Alone, was a collaboration with Billie Eilish and was nominated for a Grammy in 2024. Sam Levinson, the creator and writer of Euphoria, said he did not know exactly what happened with Labrinth. He called Labrinth an amazing collaborator who helped build the sound of the show. For the new season, Levinson wanted the music to feel like an old Hollywood Western movie, so he brought in Hans Zimmer. Zimmer has created music for many famous films, such as Dune, The Lion King, and Interstellar. Zimmer said Labrinth shaped the show's identity and that he is excited to help with the new season. Euphoria has helped launch the careers of stars like Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, and Jacob Elordi. This week, the cast attended the premiere of the third season in Los Angeles. The new season will air on HBO on Sunday, four years after the last one. The story now follows the main characters as they move from being troubled teenagers to troubled young adults. Some critics say the new season is not as good as the earlier ones. The Guardian said the show has lost its edge, and BBC Culture said it is not as trendy as before. Some reviewers think the new season feels like fan fiction, while others say Zendaya still gives a great performance. The Independent's reviewer said the show gives a clear look at modern America. Labrinth was seen at a fashion show in Paris, and Zendaya attended the premiere in Hollywood. Even though Labrinth is not part of the new season, Euphoria remains a popular and talked-about show.