In the black-and-white picture, Payne was sitting near a window of his private jet.
The 22-year-old singer wore a long-sleeved check shirt and a black hat. While giving a mysterious and cool gaze to the camera, Payne showed tattoos on his right arm which held a cigarette.
Fans were furious about the provoking picture.
They took to the social media to ask the star to stop his smoking habit.
Fan @niallphliamLiam calmly advised him, "I love you, your so hot but that's bad for your health and your much hotter if you stop that! But I also respect your decision I cant control you, that's your life!"
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