After One Direction announced their indefinite hiatus in 2015 to focus on solo careers, Louis Tomlinson spent most of his time on being a father to his son Freddy Reign, who he welcomed nearly a year ago and will celebrate his first birthday on Sunday (January 21).
Last month, Tomlinson faced a huge hardship when he lost his mother to leukemia at the age of 43, which almost made him quit his solo endeavors altogether. But despite the hurdle, he performed his debut solo single "Just Hold On" featuring Steve Aoki on The X Factor U.K. a few days after the tragic news in honour of his late mother. The song was originally written as a fight song for everyday life struggles, but the timing of his mom's death made the song a personal tribute piece.