Is 'pink cocaine' responsible for Liam Payne's tragic fall? Diddy's connection raises alarming questions

A dangerous synthetic drug cocktail known as "pink cocaine" has been linked to the untimely death of former One Direction star Liam Payne, shedding light on the severe health risks associated with its use.

Despite its eye-catching pink hue, which is created using food dye, this drug rarely contains any actual cocaine.

Instead, it's a lethal blend of substances that can cause severe side effects like heart failure, psychosis, and even death.

Pink cocaine, also called "tuci," "tusi," or "Pantera Rosa," originated in Colombia and has now spread across the U.S., Spain, and the U.K.

It's marketed as a luxury drug, selling for about 100 dollars per gram. One of the most dangerous aspects of pink cocaine is its unpredictability.

There is no consistent recipe, with common ingredients including MDMA (ecstasy), ketamine, and amphetamines like methamphetamine.

In some variations, even more dangerous substances like fentanyl, LSD, or mescaline are found.

The unpredictable and lethal effects of Pink Cocaine

The cocktail of powerful drugs in pink cocaine makes it highly unpredictable and deadly. Users are at risk of severe side effects such as hallucinations, agitation, heart failure, and psychosis.

Medical experts warn that combining stimulants and hallucinogens puts an enormous strain on the body, with some referring to it as a "bomb." Fatal overdoses are common, even in those who have previously used the drug.

Dr. Nelson from Santa Clara Valley Medical Center explained the grave dangers associated with pink cocaine.

"When I read the mixtures in the ingredients of this drug, I'm expecting agitation, hallucinations, psychosis, and hyperstimulation," Nelson explained.

In Liam Payne's tragic case, toxicology reports revealed that the 31-year-old had pink cocaine in his system, along with cocaine, crack, and benzodiazepine, when he fell 45 feet from a Buenos Aires hotel balcony.

The death of Payne highlights the increasing concern surrounding the use of this dangerous drug.

Pink cocaine has also surfaced in other high-profile incidents. The drug is allegedly linked to a sex-trafficking investigation involving Sean "Diddy" Combs and his ex-girlfriend Yung Miami, who is accused of transporting the drug for Combs.

Additionally, it has been involved in several deaths, including that of aspiring singer Camila Sterling in Miami in 2023.

Authorities continue to raise alarms about pink cocaine, with police in Spain describing it as a "bomb" due to its ability to cause severe hypertension and heart failure.

As the drug spreads, its unpredictable and deadly effects remain a major public health concern.