Zayn Malik Addresses Altercation with Yolanda and Gigi Hadid In ‘Call Her Daddy’ Podcast

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Zayn Malik opens up about alleged fight with Yolanda Hadid, addressing custody matters on Call Her Daddy podcast.
Rumors about Zayn shoving Gigi Hadid’s mother have circulated for years.
Malik discusses co-parenting with Gigi, leaving One Direction, and facing a new direction in life.

Zayn Malik is sharing more than ever on the latest episode of Call Her Daddy with Alex Cooper. The singer finally addressed his alleged fight with Yolanda Hadid after he pleaded no contest to harassment charges.

Over the years, there have been rumors on what really happened when claims came up that he shoved ex-partner Gigi Hadid’s mom during one explosive argument.

The “I Don’t Wanna Live Forever” and former One Direction band member discussed everything from co-parenting with ex Gigi Hadid to even a decision to leave One Direction back in 2015 and embark on a solo career.

Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, Zayn Malik and Niall Horan of One Direction perform onstage during Z100's Jingle Ball 2012, presented by Aeropostale, at Madison Square Garden on December 7, 2012 in New York City. — NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 07: (L-R) Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, Zayn Malik and Niall Horan of One Direction perform onstage during Z100’s Jingle Ball 2012, presented by Aeropostale, at Madison Square Garden on December 7, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Kane/Getty Images for Jingle Ball 2012)

And although the star has taken time away from the spotlight, Zayn noted he’s facing a new direction in life.

He stated, “They’re going to see me a lot more. And I want them to know that across the board I’ve kind of had a full mental re-haul and in the best way.”

NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 25: Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid take baby Khai on a walk to lunch at The Smil on March 25, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Raymond Hall/GC Images)

Zayn and model Gigi Hadid, who share 2-year old daughter Khai broke up in late 2021 amid reports he’d gotten into an argument with mother Yolanda Hadid in a Pennsylvania home the two shared. According to the police report obtained by What’s Trending, Zayn was accused with “intent to harass, annoy or alarm” Gigi and Yolanda.

At the time, Zayn denied the accusations and issued a statement in part that he remained vigilant in protecting her daughter by giving her “the privacy she deserves” for family issues.

LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 11: Singer Zayn Malik attends Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Debra Lee at The Beverly Hilton on February 11, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

But now Zayn has opened up on the matter. The former One Direction heartthrob stressed that if the altercation were as bad as people were making it out to be, he wouldn’t have 50 percent custody of his little girl.

“I’m super full on, hands-on with my child every chance I can be,” he said, adding, “If I could get 60 percent [custody], I would have it.”

Court documents claimed that Malik “grabbed and shoved [Yolanda] into a dresser, causing mental anguish and physical pain.” The singer denied making any physical contact as well. The singer allegedly got into a fight with a security guard who was present too.

Pleading no contest, the singer was ordered to 90 days of probation for each count, whopping up to a total of 360 days. The star also had to complete an anger management class and domestic violence supervision program. He was also ordered to stay away from Yolanda and the security the guard.