Composer Labrinth, the British singer-songwriter behind the signature sound of Euphoria, has officially withdrawn his music from Season 3, following a series of explosive social media posts in which he expressed frustration with the industry and the series itself.
In one widely circulated Instagram Story, Labrinth wrote:
“I’M DONE WITH THIS INDUSTRY.
FUCK COLUMBIA.
DOUBLE FUCK EUPHORIA.
I’M OUT. THANK YOU AND GOOD NIGHT X.”
The message quickly spread across social media and entertainment outlets, marking a sharp public break from a project that previously defined much of his recent career.
Further clarification
Following the initial post, Labrinth expanded on his decision in additional Instagram messages, clarifying that his exit was not simply emotional frustration, but tied to creative boundaries and how he felt treated during the collaboration.
He stated that while he respects the creative vision of projects he works on, he does not tolerate being disrespected in professional environments. In later posts, he reinforced that he had communicated with HBO and that, in his view, the situation remained civil on that front despite his decision to step away.
Labrinth also emphasized that his departure was rooted in maintaining personal and artistic boundaries, saying he chose to remove his contributions from the upcoming season rather than continue under conditions he was not comfortable with.
Impact on Euphoria
Labrinth’s exit marks a significant shift for HBO’s Euphoria, which had built much of its emotional identity around his music across its first two seasons. His work—particularly tracks like “All for Us”—became deeply tied to the show’s tone, often underscoring its most pivotal and viral moments.
He was previously expected to collaborate with Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer on Season 3, but Zimmer is now set to handle the full score.
Series creator Sam Levinson has not detailed the circumstances behind the split, but acknowledged Labrinth’s role in shaping the show’s original sonic identity, calling him a key collaborator in its foundation.
Season 3 of Euphoria will move forward without him as the series enters a new chapter, both narratively and sonically, with a five-year time jump and a shift toward a more cinematic scoring style.
About Euphoria Season 3
The upcoming season of Euphoria is set to premiere Sunday, April 12 on HBO, with the story jumping five years forward and following the characters into adulthood as they navigate faith, consequence, and survival. The series continues to center Rue Bennett’s ongoing struggle, alongside shifting relationships and new pressures in each character’s life stage.