What Is Going On Between Zayn Malik And Yolanda Hadid?
If you’re an avid internet user, you’ve probably heard about the situation between Zayn Malik and Yolanda Hadid. On Thursday, October 28, TMZ reported that Yolanda, the mother of his partner, Gigi, is considering filing a police report against Zayn for allegedly “striking” her.
According to reports, the former One Direction member called Yolanda a “f*cking Dutch slut” and told her to “stay away from [my] f*cking daughter” during a confrontation at Zayn and Gigi’s house in Pennsylvania. The report also claims that he “shoved [Yolanda] into a dresser causing mental anguish and physical pain.”
However, later that day, Zayn posted a screenshot of his Notes app, with a long and cryptic message: “As you all know, I am a private person, and I very much want to create a safe and private space for my daughter to grow up in. A place where private family matters aren’t thrown on the world stage for all to poke and pick apart. In an effort to protect that space for her, I agreed not to contest claims arising from an argument I had with a family member of my partner’s who entered our home while my partner was away several weeks ago. This was and still should be a private matter, but it seems for now there is divineness, and despite my efforts to restore us to a peaceful family environment that will allow for me to co-parent my daughter in a matter in which she deserves, this has been ‘leaked’ to the press. I am hopeful, though, for healing for all involved with the harsh words shared, and more importantly I remain vigilant to protect Khai and give her the privacy she deserves.”
Shortly after, Zayn gave a direct statement to TMZ, denying the claims of Yolanda: “I adamantly deny striking Yolanda Hadid, and for the sake of my daughter I decline to give any further details, and I hope that Yolanda will reconsider her false allegations and move towards healing these family issues in private.”
Later in the evening, it was also reported by a family friend that Zayn and Gigi have split. Gigi’s rep responded to the allegations that said, “Gigi is solely focused on the best for Khai. She asks for privacy during this time.” Khai is the daughter of Zayn and Gigi, who was born in September 2020.
Zayn is also being charged for harassing Gigi after allegedly telling her over the phone to “strap on some f*cking balls and defend your partner against your f*cking mother in my house.” Yolanda was said to be in Paris at the time. He was also charged with harassing a security guard who was present at the time of the altercation. Zayn reportedly shouted at him, “Get the f*ck out of my f*cking house, copper.”
According to court documents, Zayn was fined and put on probation. He is also required to complete a court-appointed anger management class and is forbidden from having any contact with Yolanda or the security guard.
So who the Internet siding with? Many “tea” accounts on Tiktok and Instagram has spoken out on the issue, and based on the comments section, most people are siding with Zayn. After Yolanda and Zayn made major headlines, numerous users on Tiktok has since made videos about Yolanda’s past behaviors, which made others doubt her accountability. Such behaviors include her calling Gigi a lesbian for wearing basketball jerseys, and controlling Gigi’s diet. There are also rumors that she is a racist.
BY RITA TAN