One Direction Member Liam Payne's Twitter Rant Over Willie Robertson Controversy: 'Do Your Research,' He Says
One Direction member Liam Payne fell into a bit of controversy on Saturday when he tweeted support to Duck Dynasty star Willie Robertson.
“Huge love to you/your family huge respect for your business prosperities and the family values you still all behold. big fan,” he tweeted to Willie on Jan. 18.
Payne's tweet comes after the show's patriarch Phil Robertson made negative comments about homosexuality in his recent interview with GQ magazine, which led to a temporary suspension from the popular A&E show in December 2013.
In turn, many accused Payne of agreeing with Phil's views on homosexuality. But, the boy band member was quick to shut down the allegations.
"Being a fan of someones show and the way they still hold a family together doesnt mean i am ok with all they say," he tweeted.
"And I know I'm playing into your hands writing these tweets but I'm sick of stupid stories it's time you all grow up."
He later added: "I just watched a show and I liked it as most people do stop sitting in my twitter and do your research #lazyjournos."
The 20-year-old singer then went on to tell bloggers to write stories of substance or ones that "actually matter."
Despite all the controversy, Willie replied to Payne and tweeted, "Thanks bro. Congrats to u boys as well. Y'all keep rockin, we'll keep quackin. Stay strong in this nutty world."
