Labrinth had no involvement in the soundtrack of the new season of Euphoria, its network HBO has confirmed.
The London-based artist wrote the show’s notably dramatic, moody score and composed several songs for the drama’s first two seasons, including ‘Formula’, ‘Still Don’t Know My Name’ and the Grammy-nominated Billie Eilish collaboration ‘Never Felt So Alone.’
HBO has said last year that he would return to provide music for the third season alongside the composer Hans Zimmer. However, last month, Labrinth distanced himself from the show.
The musician, real name Timothy Lee McKenzie, hit out at the industry, his record label and hit TV show Euphoria last week, writing: “I’M DONE WITH THIS INDUSTRY,” in a now-deleted Instagram post.
“FUCK COLUMBIA. DOUBLE FUCK EUPHORIA. I’M OUT. THANK YOU AND GOOD NIGHT X,” he added.
He later added some further context, explaining on Instagram that he wanted to “have meaningful interactions”.
“I don’t want to use anyone I don’t want to be used,” he added in the post’s caption. “I hope people stop acting like this is just how it’s done. It doesn’t have to be done that way. Fake ain’t a good business plan.”
It comes alongside an image of all caps text, where Labrinth writes: “WE HOVER AROUND BIG STARS HOPING TO BE IN THEIR PLACE ONE DAY LIKE SNAKES. WAITING TO EAT THEIR OWNERS.”
Now, HBO has confirmed that he will no longer involved in the show but has not explained why.
In an interview with Rolling Stone, writer and creator Sam Levinson was asked to explain what happened and he replied: “I don’t know.”
“He [Labrinth] is an incredible collaborator and someone who really built the foundation of the sound of Euphoria.”
NME has approached Labrinth’s representatives for comment.
The third season of Euphoria will premiere on Sunday April 12 on HBO Max (plus Sky Atlantic and NOW in the UK), but will have a special screening on the same day at Coachella. It finds the characters exploring adult life after graduating high school.
HBO has shared a clip of the first five minutes, which drew attention online for its markedly different tone from its first two seasons.