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News.com.au
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Zayn Malik claims he faced racism during One Direction days: ‘I worked hard in a white band'
Zayn Malik seemingly alleged he faced racism in One Direction on his new song, Fuchsia Sea. The Pillowtalk singer took to Instagram on Sunday to share a snippet of the track, on which he raps, 'Got my back against the wall so much they think I got a brick fascination / Do you remember every conversation? ''Cause I have been conscious of every connotation / And while they concentrate on their elevation / I've got a round trip to the constellation / I'm a convert to the concert, and I did that for inflation, 'cause I worked hard in a white band, and they still laughed at the Asian.' Malik, 32 — whose father is Pakistani and mother is of English and Irish descent — shared that he would be releasing the track soon. Fans already couldn't get enough of the sneak peek. 'I am so proud,' one person gushed, as another wrote, 'king is back.' 'He's back,' a third celebrated, 'we won.' Reps for the pop star weren't immediately available to Page Six for comment. One Direction was formed in 2010 with Malik, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan and Liam Payne, who died last year. The five members of the British boy band initially auditioned separately on X Factor before being put together by judges Simon Cowell, Nicole Scherzinger and Louis Walsh. Malik announced his departure from the band in 2015. The rest of the members went on an indefinite hiatus the following year and embarked on solo careers. Prior to Payne's death, Styles had hinted that the group could potentially return for a reunion during an appearance on The Late Late Show in April 2023. 'Yes or no, will there be a One Direction reunion? Will it ever happen?' host James Corden asked, to which the 'Watermelon Sugar' singer responded, 'I fear that it's not a yes or no question.' 'I think I would never say never to that. If there was a time when we wanted to do it, I don't see why we wouldn't,' Styles, 31, added. An insider also told Us Weekly in December 2024 that the group was 'in talks to do one last reunion show' before Payne passed away. Malik, meanwhile, has slowly been resurfacing after retreating from the spotlight following his 2021 split from model Gigi Hadid, with whom he shares a 4-year-old daughter, Khai.
Daily Mirror
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Zayn Malik recalls the racism he experienced at height of One Direction fame
Zayn Malik has addressed the racism he experienced during his time in One Direction in a teaser for his new single labelled Fuchsia Sea, as he shared a few lyrics on Instagram In a preview of his upcoming song, Fuchsia Sea, Zayn Malik has addressed the racism he experienced during his time in One Direction. The 32-year-old British singer gave fans a first listen to the new track on Saturday along with a short video. Zayn shot to fame as a member of One Direction, performing alongside Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, and the late Liam Payne. They skyrocketed into fame after appearing on X-Factor in 2010 before he parted ways in 2015. In the new song, Zayn raps: 'Got my back against the wall so much they think I got a brick fascination. Do you remember every conversation? 'Cause I have been conscious of every connotation. And while they concentrate on their elevation, I've got a round trip to the constellation. I'm a convert to the concert, and I did that for inflation, 'cause I worked hard in a White band, and they still laughed at the Asian.' The singer shared a snippet of the song on Instagram, along with a video where he has his back to the camera as he is walking down a corridor. He also typed the lyrics in an Instagram story. The father-of-one, who shares four-year-old daughter Khai with ex-girlfriend Gigi Hadid, has also addressed racism in music in the past. In a leaked song called Yellow Metal (Cathartic), Zayn wrote the lyrics: 'Said I had a problem with hittin' the kids that would call me paki, still sittin' in classroom chillin', I'm angry now that I'm older 'cause I see they treat us different, Got me thinking I'm the problem 'cause they never dealt with these issues'. The singer also wrote: 'Twenty years later, I'm still in the same boat, tryna treat me like my grandpa, say I came up off the boat.' 5 years after One Direction was formed via The X Factor in 2010, Zayn decided to go his separate ways and said he wanted to be a 'normal' 22-year-old' and take some time away from the spotlight. He announced the news via the group's Facebook page and wrote: 'I feel like it is now the right time for me to leave the band,' he said in a statement. Zayn added: 'I'd like to apologize to the fans if I've let anyone down, but I have to do what feels right in my heart. I am leaving because I want to be a normal 22-year-old who is able to relax and have some private time out of the spotlight. I know I have four friends for life in Louis, Liam, Harry and Niall.' Elsewhere in Zayn's life, he previously opened up about his daughter Khai and said that she 'brought him back to life'. Speaking on the Zach Sang Show, he said: 'I feel like my daughter brought that colour back in my life. She just makes me happy. I have so much love in me that I didn't have before she was born. "She laughs all day. She wants to do the silliest things and she gains so much excitement from it. She just has a whole fresh perspective on life that had somewhat become grey for me." Zayn continued: "She's a force of nature. She's given me maturity. She's forced my sensibility to become this mature father for her, this good responsible role model that takes accountability for their actions and sticks to their work and proves that my word is bond."
Express Tribune
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Zayn Malik opens up about facing racism during One Direction days in new song ‘Fuchsia Sea'
Zayn Malik's latest music teaser has sparked intense speculation among fans, who believe the singer is directly addressing his experience with One Direction in his upcoming track 'Fuchsia Sea.' Shared via Instagram Stories, Malik's handwritten lyrics struck a chord with followers and revived conversations around his complex history with the chart-topping boy band. Photo: Instagram One line in particular—'Cause I worked hard in a white band and they still laughed at the Asian'—has ignited debate, with many interpreting it as a critique of how Malik was treated during his time with the group. Reactions on social media ranged from fierce support to calls for a public apology on his behalf. Malik, who was the first to leave the group before their official 2016 disbandment, has largely stayed out of the public eye in recent years. That changed with his 2024 'Stairway to the Sky' tour, where he reconnected with fans through stripped-back performances in cities including London, Las Vegas, and Washington, DC. The singer's relationship with his former bandmates, Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, and the late Liam Payne, has remained distant. They were last seen together in November 2024 to mourn Payne's passing at 31. In recent months, however, Malik appears to have buried the hatchet as he performed a cover of the band's hit "Night Changes" in his concert in Mexico and also acknowledged Tomlinson's attendance at one of his shows.
