Labrinth is once again using social media to voice his growing disillusionment with the music business. In a candid Notes app screenshot shared to Instagram on Tuesday, March 17, the “All for Us” singer-songwriter delivered a scathing critique of industry culture.
“WE HOVER AROUND BIG STARS HOPING TO BE IN THEIR PLACE ONE DAY LIKE SNAKES,” Labrinth wrote in all caps. “WAITING TO EAT THEIR OWNERS.”
The British producer elaborated on how the industry strips away artistry, transforming hopeful creatives into “wolves of Wall Street” who discard authentic human connections in favor of climbing the corporate ladder. He expressed a deep frustration with the commodification of creativity, asking a pointed rhetorical question: “WHO THE F— SAID THIS IS NORMAL OR OK TO TURN WHAT I CALL GODS NOISE (our music) INTO BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS?”
He punctuated his manifesto with a definitive stance: “I DONT SUBSCRIBE.” In his caption, Labrinth doubled down on his desire for “meaningful interactions,” asserting that superficiality is a poor long-term business strategy.
His message resonated deeply across the creative community. Within moments of posting, several high-profile peers voiced their agreement. R&B icon India.Arie replied, “We have all felt this! I really feel you,” while Dove Cameron admitted, “I genuinely think about this every day.” Former Fifth Harmony member Lauren Jauregui also signaled her support with a series of emojis.
This latest outburst follows a more aggressive, now-deleted post from last Friday, in which Labrinth appeared to sever ties with his major partners. That post reportedly stated, “I’M DONE WITH THIS INDUSTRY / F–K COLUMBIA / DOUBLE F–K EUPHORIA / I’M OUT.”
The catalyst for these public grievances remains unclear. Labrinth has been a cornerstone of the Sony-owned label Columbia since 2019, releasing his fourth studio album, Cosmic Opera: Act I, earlier this year. He has also been the primary sonic architect for HBO’s hit drama Euphoria since its inception. While Season 3 is scheduled for an April 12 debut, his recent social media activity suggests significant friction behind the scenes.
Throughout a career spanning over a decade—moving from Simon Cowell’s Syco to his current global success—Labrinth has achieved seven Billboard Hot 100 hits. Despite his commercial accolades, his current stance suggests a man seeking to reclaim the spiritual essence of his work from the machinery of the industry.
View his latest message below:
