Zayn Malik Opens Up About Racism in One Direction: A Look Inside Fuchsia Sea
EXCLUSIVE: Zayn Malik Spills All About His Horrific Racism Experience in One Direction!
Get ready for a juicy revelation from former One Direction heartthrob, Zayn Malik! The 32-year-old British singer has finally opened up about the racism he faced during his time with the boy band. In an upcoming track called Fuchsia Sea, Zayn raps about being "othered" and shares some shocking lyrics that will leave you feeling all sorts of emotions!
According to a snippet shared by Zayn on Instagram, the song features him spitting bars like: "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.'"
But this isn't the first time Zayn has addressed racism in his music. A leaked song called Yellow Metal (Cathartic) reveals even more painful details about his experience. In it, he raps: "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."
Yikes, right? It's clear that Zayn has been carrying around a lot of emotional baggage from his time in One Direction. But what's even more surprising is that he left the group in 2015 after being an active member for five years. In a statement at the time, he explained: "I feel like it is now the right time for me to leave the band... 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."
But Zayn's departure from One Direction wasn't without its drama. The group went on hiatus, and in 2022, they unexpectedly reunited to mourn the sudden passing of their late bandmate, Liam Payne. Liam was just 31 when he died after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires.
In the aftermath of his death, the toxicology report revealed that Liam had a blood alcohol concentration of "up to 2.7 grams per liter in his blood," as well as traces of cocaine metabolites, methylecgonine, benzoylecgomine, cocaethylene, and the antidepressant sertraline.
As Zayn navigates this new chapter in his life, it's clear that he's using his platform to speak truth to power and share his story with the world. Will you be tuning in to Fuchsia Sea when it drops? Let us know in the comments!
Originally published on thescholarlynote.com
