Labrinth cuts ties with hbo's euphoria amid creative tensions

HBO's Euphoria has been plagued by delays and behind-the-scenes issues for the past four years, and now its original composer Labrinth has publicly slammed the series in a scathing Instagram post.

Labrinth declares 'i'm done' with euphoria and the music industry

In a profanity-laced statement, Labrinth - real name Timothy Lee McKenzie - announced he's walked away from the show and the music industry altogether. 'IM DONE WITH THIS INDUSTRY,' he wrote. 'FCK COLUMBIA. DOUBLE FCK EUPHORIA. IM OUT. THANK YOU AND GOOD NIGHT X'

The composer's sudden departure comes after legendary musician Hans Zimmer was brought on board to collaborate with Labrinth on Season 3's score last July. Labrinth initially seemed excited about the partnership, calling Zimmer 'one of my heroes in film score' in a statement at the time.

However, it appears Labrinth's creative control over Euphoria's music has been significantly diluted with Zimmer's involvement. The loss of full artistic autonomy may have been the final straw for the musician, who has been a key part of the show's critically acclaimed sound since its inception.

While Labrinth's post doesn't explicitly state the reasons behind his exit, the tumultuous production schedule of Euphoria over the years could also have taken a toll on his enthusiasm for the project.

Now, fans are left wondering what this means for the show's future sound and whether Labrinth will return for a potential Season 4. One thing's for certain - Euphoria's highly anticipated third season premieres on HBO next month, with Zimmer's contributions likely to play a significant role in its musical direction moving forward.