Trending Now - Labrinth Announces Retirement, Criticizes 'euphoria' Series
WHO:
Labrinth, real name Timothy Lee McKenzie, is a British singer-songwriter and composer.
Columbia Records is the record label to which Labrinth is currently signed.
Sam Levinson is the creator of the HBO series "Euphoria."
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WHAT:
Labrinth announced his retirement from the music industry in a social media post.
He expressed his discontent with Columbia Records and "Euphoria" using expletives in his statement.
Labrinth has composed the score for "Euphoria" since its first season and won the Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics Emmy for the song "All for Us."
"Euphoria" Season 3 is set to debut on April 12, 2026, and will consist of eight episodes.
WHERE:
The announcement was made via Instagram.
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WHEN:
Labrinth's Instagram post was made on March 12, 2026.
"Euphoria" Season 3 is scheduled to air on April 12, 2026.
WHY:
The reasons behind Labrinth's statements are unclear, but they suggest dissatisfaction with his record label and the HBO series.
HOW:
Labrinth used a blunt and fiery tone in his Instagram post to convey his feelings about the industry and the show.
(UPDATED March 13, 2026 23:11 UTC)
In a surprising announcement made on Instagram yesterday, British singer-songwriter Labrinth, who has been the composer for HBO's "Euphoria," declared his retirement from the music industry, expressing his discontent with Columbia Records and the show itself. Known for his Emmy-winning work on "Euphoria," Labrinth's departure comes just weeks before the highly anticipated third season is set to premiere on April 12, 2026. While the reasons behind his abrupt decision remain unclear, his fiery tone in the post suggests significant frustration with both the record label and the series.