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Zayn Malik Alleges One Direction Racism in New “Fuchsia Sea” Preview

Malik’s Instagram teaser for “Fuchsia Sea” includes lyrics addressing discrimination he says he faced in One Direction.

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Overview

  • In an Instagram Stories preview, Malik shared handwritten lines from “Fuchsia Sea” featuring the lyric “I worked hard in a White band and they still laughed at the Asian.”
  • The verse is among the first public acknowledgments linking his 2015 exit from One Direction to experiences of racial bias and marginalization.
  • Social media users responded with widespread support, calling for apologies from his former bandmates and applauding his candid songwriting.
  • Additional lines in the snippet reflect on Malik’s personal journey, including fatherhood and his relationships with Gigi Hadid and their daughter, Khai.
  • Malik indicated that “Fuchsia Sea” is “coming soon,” though he has not set an official release date.