Liam Payne Clarifies Viral Interview Comments About Zayn Malik

etonline.com:

Liam Payne is clarifying his recent statements about his former One Direction bandmate, Zayn Malik. Earlier this week, the “Strip That Down” singer shared during an interview with Logan Paul that there are “many reasons” why he “dislikes” the «Pillowtalk» singer.

On Thursday, Liam backtracked those statements in a series of tweets. “Guys — I wouldn’t normally comment on this stuff but when its your family it’s hard to let it slide,” the 28-year-old wrote. “They mentioned a specific incident involving Zayn which I responded to — but listening back maybe I didn’t articulate myself as well as I could have.” Liam added, “I was saying that there will always be things we disagree on but that I will always, always be on his side.

That’s family. Zayn is my brother and I will stand by him forever.” Guys — I wouldn’t normally comment on this stuff but when its your family it’s hard to let it slide.

They mentioned a specific incident involving Zayn which I responded to — but listening back maybe I didn’t articulate myself as well as I could have.Zayn — who left One Direction in 2015, ahead of the group’s indefinite hiatus -- has yet to respond.