Labrinth's Explosive Social Media Outburst Targets Euphoria and Music Industry
Labrinth, the Emmy-winning British musician behind HBO's cultural phenomenon Euphoria, has unleashed a shocking social media tirade that has sent shockwaves through the entertainment world. The 37-year-old composer and recording artist declared late Thursday that he is finished with the industry in a series of explosive posts that targeted both his record label and the hit television series.
'I'm Done With This Industry'
'I'm done with this industry. F--- Columbia,' Labrinth declared in his initial post, directing his fury squarely at his record label. The Grammy-nominated artist didn't stop there, turning his attention to the Zendaya-led drama that has defined his recent career: 'Double f--- Euphoria. I'm out. Thank you and good night x.'
This dramatic declaration comes from an artist who has been intimately connected with Euphoria since its inception, having composed the show's signature score from the very first season. Labrinth's work on the series earned him four Emmy nominations, culminating in a 2020 win for Outstanding Music and Lyrics for the haunting season one finale track All for Us.
Industry Reactions and Support
The entertainment community has responded with a mixture of shock and support following Labrinth's explosive posts. Actress Natasha Lyonne reacted with a simple heart emoji, while fellow musicians rushed to offer encouragement.
Skylar Grey urged him, 'Please don't stop making music the world needs you,' while rapper Stefflon Don added: 'Your talent and craft speaks volumes!!!! You are beyond amaze balls FYI.'
The Daily Mail has contacted representatives for both Labrinth and HBO for comment on these startling developments, though no official statements have been released at this time.
Recent Euphoria Developments and Collaborations
Labrinth's fiery outburst comes amidst significant developments for the Euphoria franchise. Last summer, HBO revealed that legendary composer Hans Zimmer would be joining Labrinth as co-composer for the eagerly anticipated third season.
At the time of the announcement, Labrinth expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating: 'Another chapter in the Euphoria universe! So great to join Hans, one of my heroes in film score, and bring some new magic to this new season. Love x.'
Earlier this week, the musician attended the Balenciaga 2026 Winter show in Paris, where Euphoria creator Sam Levinson teased footage from the upcoming season.
Euphoria Season Three Details
The new eight-part season of Euphoria will feature a significant time jump that moves the characters out of high school and is expected to bring the story to a close. Zendaya returns as Rue Bennett, joined by the ensemble cast including Jacob Elordi, Sydney Sweeney, Hunter Schafer, Alexa Demie, Dominic Fike and Maude Apatow.
Colman Domingo returns as a guest star, while Martha Kelly and Chloe Cherry have been promoted to series regulars alongside new faces including Rosalía, Marshawn Lynch, Kadeem Hardison, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje and Toby Wallace.
Tragic Backdrop: Eric Dane's Final Performance
Labrinth's explosive post comes weeks after news emerged that actor Eric Dane had quietly completed filming for season three before his tragic death at age 53 on February 19. The actor had revealed in April 2025 that he was battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), but confirmed he planned to return to the Emmy-winning HBO drama.
True to his word, Dane finished his scenes as troubled patriarch Cal Jacobs, father of Nate (played by Jacob Elordi), though his character was absent from the January trailer. Paying tribute, Levinson said he was 'heartbroken by the loss of our dear friend Eric,' adding: 'Working with him was an honor. Being his friend was a gift. Eric's family is in our prayers. May his memory be for a blessing.'
HBO also released a statement: 'We are deeply saddened by the news of Eric Dane's passing. He was incredibly talented and HBO was fortunate to have worked with him on three seasons of Euphoria. Our thoughts are with his loved ones during this difficult time.'
After the season two finale in February 2022, Dane had told Variety his character was set for a redemption arc: 'I mean, that's the trajectory he's on, I can't imagine Cal's life in solitary confinement. It's tough to work Cal into the storyline when he's behind bars.'
What Lies Ahead
Most of season three remains under wraps, though the recently released trailer offers the first tantalizing glimpse ahead of the show's April 12 return on HBO. The timing of Labrinth's outburst raises significant questions about his future involvement with the series and his career trajectory moving forward.
As the entertainment industry processes this dramatic development, all eyes remain on how HBO and the Euphoria production team will navigate this unexpected challenge just weeks before the show's highly anticipated return.
