Euphoria composer Labrinth slams HBO show ahead of Season 3

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Before the release of Euphoria Season 3, Labrinth, the musician who created the show’s memorable soundtrack, publicly expressed his frustration with both the series and the music industry, stating he’s finished with it all.

Okay, so Labrinth – Timothy Lee McKenzie – totally deserves to brag and say he’s conquered something even bigger than Mount Everest! Seriously, his music on Euphoria is a huge reason why that show blew up and became such a massive cultural moment. It’s just that good.

Throughout the first two seasons, he wrote and produced all the original music, mixing gospel, electronic, and hip-hop elements. This unique sound became a key part of what made the show recognizable.

He had complete artistic freedom during the first two seasons, but last July, it was revealed that Hans Zimmer would be composing the music for Season 3 of Euphoria, working alongside Labrinth.

Labrinth says “double f**k Euphoria” ahead of Season 3

Labrinth announced on Instagram on Friday, March 13th, that he was leaving the music industry. He expressed strong dissatisfaction with Columbia Records and the show Euphoria, stating he was finished with both and offering a farewell message.

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We don’t yet know what caused him to feel this way or what specifically happened to trigger his response, which seems to be directed at both the HBO show and his music label. Labrinth hasn’t offered any further explanation, and neither have Columbia Records or HBO.

No matter the reason, fans strongly support him, and some are even threatening to stop watching the third season of Euphoria if he doesn’t return.

One Reddit user stated that Labrinth was essential to the success of the show Euphoria, and expressed a lack of interest in watching future episodes if he wasn’t involved in creating the new soundtrack.

One viewer felt the music was the only good thing about the third season. They praised the composer as a brilliant artist and the director Petra Collins, but criticized Sam Levinson, saying he consistently diminishes the quality of his projects.

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One person said it felt like the music created the same intense feeling as the show Euphoria, adding their full support. Another commenter pleaded with the artist not to stop creating, saying the world needs their music.

Someone pointed out the current situation is similar to the controversy surrounding Season 3 of The White Lotus, which faced criticism for altering its well-known theme song.

It’s disappointing to see another HBO show change its musical style and lose what made it unique. This has happened with both White Lotus and now Euphoria, and it’s a real loss.

People have mentioned that Season 3 was delayed and that there were problems during production. This includes strange story ideas and reports of conflicts between the creator, Levinson, and the actors.

One person joked about how much drama had already unfolded on set, while another predicted a revealing documentary would be made about the experience in the future.

Many fans are wondering what led to Labrinth’s outburst, especially since the third season is coming out next month. Some believe it might be connected to issues with pay or who gets credit for their work.

Someone mentioned he was actively working on the project, and with Season 3 arriving in under a month, it seems likely the issue was a disagreement over payment, or that they didn’t honor their original agreement.

One possibility is a personal disagreement, perhaps involving someone borrowing or using his belongings without permission. Another theory is that he discovered Columbia was mishandling his finances.

We’ll keep you updated with any new information as it becomes available. In the meantime, you can find more details about the cancelled storylines for Euphoria Season 3 and which cast member won’t be back.

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2026-03-13 13:49