James Reid and his father Malcolm Reid. Image: Instagram/@malreid1
James Reid’s father Malcolm Reid stated that his son went to Los Angeles to attend to commitments regarding music, dismissing speculations that James moved there for good.
Prior to this, there was no official announcement about James’ departure which led some fans and netizens to think that the actor-musician might be leaving the country permanently.
Malcolm addressed the rumors while showing a photo of them together at the day of James’ departure, on Malcolm’s Instagram page last Saturday, Feb. 19.
“With James at [Ninoy Aquino International Airport] a few days ago. On his way to L.A. for recording sessions and to visit his brother Andrew,” he said. “That’s it. Anything else is basura (trash)… sorry to disappoint the fake newsmakers.”
Meanwhile, James was spotted at the party of his fellow Transparent Arts artist Dumbfounded, as seen in the videos reposted by fan account @jamesreidroyals on its Instagram page yesterday, Feb. 20. American singer and rapper Anderson .Paak was also at the said party.
James joined the L.A.-based label in October of 2020. Other artists handled by the company include Far East Movement and Tiffany Young.
James was sent off by his family last Thursday, Feb. 17. There’s no announcement of upcoming projects from the actor, as of writing. JB
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