Zayn Malik alludes to racism he faced during One Direction years in debut rap song
Former One Direction star releasing new rap song
- Zayn Malik has previewed his forthcoming debut rap song, Fuchsia Sea, on Instagram.
- The song's lyrics address the racism Malik experienced during his time with the boy band One Direction.
- Malik, who is of Pakistani, English, and Irish descent, raps about working hard in a white band and being laughed at for his Asian heritage.
- He spent five years with One Direction before his departure in 2015, initially citing a desire for a normal life but later admitting competitive reasons for his solo career.
- Malik recently reunited with Harry Styles, Niall Horan, and Louis Tomlinson at Liam Payne's funeral in November 2024.