Zayn Malik: I experienced racism within One Direction

Zayn Malik made a powerful return to the music scene with his latest release, "Fuchsia Sea," surprising fans with his candid confessions about the difficulties he faced during his time with One Direction. In the song's lyrics, he explicitly alludes to feeling marginalized because of his Asian heritage, revealing that he was subjected to mockery by his white colleagues.

The song's lyrics reveal a deep pain. In the song's clip that he posted on his Instagram account, Zayn said: “I put my back against the wall so many times that they thought I was fascinated by bricks… I was aware of every hint and suggestion.” He added that these experiences pushed him to pursue success out of need, not desire, emphasizing that he worked hard in a “white group” that didn’t appreciate his differences.

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Public reactions to Zayn Malik's confession Followers interacted extensively with the song and revealed details of his experience, with one commenting: "The king is back," and another writing: "I'm proud of you, welcome back." Many viewed his song as a documentation of feelings he hadn't previously spoken about publicly.

Milestones of his journey between success and absence Zayn Malik's debut with One Direction dates back to 2010, after the five members met on The X Factor. He later left the band in 2015 to embark on a solo career, while the rest of the group ceased working together. After a period of staying out of the spotlight following his split from Gigi Hadid, the mother of his daughter Khai, Zayn has recently begun gradually revitalizing his career and redefining his career on his own terms.