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Zayn Malik Opens up About Facing Racism During One Direction Days in New Song ‘Fuchsia Sea’
ENGLAND, JUL 6 – Zayn Malik previews a rap song revealing he faced racism during his time with One Direction, reflecting on his experience as he marks a decade since leaving the band.
- On July 5, 2025, Zayn Malik shared a preview on Instagram of an upcoming rap track called "Fuchsia Sea," in which he reflects on his experiences and the racism he encountered during his time with One Direction.
- Malik left One Direction in March 2015 at age 22, citing a need to be a normal young adult away from the spotlight.
- The song's lyrics address Malik's experiences with racism and subtle prejudices during his time in a predominantly white boy band where he was the sole South Asian artist.
- Malik expresses in his lyrics that despite his dedication as a member of a predominantly White band, he still experienced ridicule for being Asian, and he has remained aware of all the implications tied to this.
- This release signals Malik's continued effort to address past prejudices through music while marking ten years since his departure from the band.
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Zayn Malik teased a new song, ostensibly called 'Fuchsia Sea,' in which he appeared to discuss the racism he faced during his One Direction days.
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