In a recent interview with Alex Cooper on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast, former One Direction member Zayn Malik finally broke his silence on the allegations made by his ex-partner Gigi Hadid's mother, Yolanda Hadid.
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The controversy, which has been a hot topic in the celebrity world, revolves around an altercation that took place in 2021, with Yolanda accusing Zayn of physical assault.
The Allegations
In October 2021, TMZ reported that Yolanda Hadid had accused Zayn Malik of striking her during an argument at Zayn and Gigi's Pennsylvania home. Zayn, in response, took to Twitter to address the allegations, hinting that Yolanda had entered their home uninvited and provoked the incident. He stated that he had agreed not to contest claims arising from the argument, but also suggested that Yolanda had leaked the story to TMZ to paint him in a negative light.
The Aftermath
Following the incident, Yolanda filed a police report, and Zayn was charged with four counts of harassment. He pleaded no contest and received 360 days of probation. However, fans and sources close to Zayn have speculated that Yolanda may have exaggerated the incident and publicly lied about Zayn getting physical so that Gigi would get full custody of their daughter, Kai.
Zayn's Response
In his recent interview, Zayn Malik clarified that if he had indeed assaulted Yolanda, he wouldn't have 50/50 custody of his daughter. He also stated that the reason he didn't want to engage in a public back-and-forth with Yolanda was to protect his daughter's privacy.
"I knew what the situation was. I knew what happened, and the people involved knew what happened too," Zayn said. "I just didn't want to bring attention to anything. I just wasn't trying to get into a negative back and forth with her. Any sort of narrative online where my daughter was going to look back and read that and be able to read into it, and it would just be something that was there was no point."
The Fans' Reactions
Fans have praised Zayn for his mature response to the situation and have criticized Yolanda for her alleged attempts to take Zayn's daughter away from him. They have also speculated that Yolanda's disapproval of Zayn may stem from her racist views, as evidenced by her past behavior on the reality show "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills."
Final Words
The controversy surrounding Zayn Malik and Yolanda Hadid is a stark reminder of the intense scrutiny and pressure that celebrities face. As the dust settles, it's clear that Zayn's primary concern is the well-being of his daughter, and he's willing to face public criticism to protect her privacy.
This article is based on the video titled "Zayn Finally Reveals How Yolanda Hadid Tried to TAKE HIS DAUGHTER" published on July 14, 2023.