Zain Javadd "Zayn" Malik (born January 12, 1993) is a British singer-songwriter who is a friend of Taylor Swift and has collaborated with her professionally as well.
Career[]
At the age of 17, Zayn first gained notice when he tried out for the British TV talent show The X Factor in 2010 and was put into a boy band with 4 other singers. The group, One Direction, became huge with their first 4 studio albums all going platinum and their singles such as "What Makes You Beautiful" and "Live While We're Young" all becoming huge hits. Zayn, however, decided to leave One Direction in 2015 after the release of the group's fourth studio album, Four, to focus on a solo career. His debut studio solo album, Mind of Mine, was released in 2016, and his second studio album, Icarus Falls, was released in 2018. Both albums have received positive reviews from critics.
Relation with Swift[]
Zayn co-wrote the song "I Don't Wanna Live Forever" with Swift in 2017, for the American erotic romantic drama film Fifty Shades Darker.
Zayn also dated Swift's friend, Gigi Hadid, starting in November 2015. Their relationship has been on and off with them having broken up as recently as November 2018. They later got back together and had a daughter, who was born in September 2020. They split for good in October 2021.
Discography[]
- Mind of Mine (2016)
- Icarus Falls (2018)
- Nobody Is Listening (2021)
- Room Under The Stairs (2024)
Gallery[]
