Talk:Zayn Malik/Archive 1

Not notable... for now
Although we appreciate a lot of the contributions many have made to create a separate page for Zayn Malik, we have to decline for now as he is not notable as an individual artist. You may continue to contribute relevant information in concise manner on the One Direction section of List of The X Factor finalists (UK series 7) werldwayd (talk) 07:44, 4 October 2010 (UTC)
 * Just to add that even if One Direction become notable outside of The X Factor, the band's members still shouldn't have articles unless they become notable outside of One Direction. Anemone  Projectors  15:33, 24 October 2010 (UTC)

Musician notable enough for own page
Zayn Malik is now notable enough to have his own page, according to the One Direction wiki page, the band and its members (which include Malik) have achieved enough notability. Also, Malik's bandmates Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson have pages of their own as well. EllieCee (talk) 02:37, 27 May 2014 (UTC)

Protected edit request on 30 January 2015
Basilqur (talk) 11:21, 30 January 2015 (UTC) Zayn Malik

Malik at the 2014 ARIA Music Awards, Sydney, 26 November 2014 Zain Javadd "Zayn" Malik,[14] born 12 January 1993 (age 22),[15] is from Bradford, West Yorkshire, England.[16] His father, Yaser Malik, is British Pakistani, and his mother, Tricia (née Brannan) Malik, is of Irish and English descent.[17] He has one older sister, Doniya, and two younger sisters, Waliyha and Safaa.[5][18] He grew up in East Bowling,[16] was a pupil at Lower Fields Primary School, and went to Tong High School, a state comprehensive school.[19] Malik did not fit in at his first two schools due to his mixed heritage. Malik has stated that he started taking pride in his appearance after moving schools at the age of twelve.[9] Upon auditioning for The X Factor, he stated: "I was looking for an experience".[20] He cites urban music as his main musical influence, growing up, he was into R&B and rap.[9][20] He as well as other members of One Direction further notes artists such as Bruno Mars, as a "dream collaborator."[21] Malik is a heavy cigarette smoker; in late 2011, he expressed his desire to quit.[22] Malik is Muslim, and once affirmed that by tweeting "La ila ha ill lalla ho muhammed door rasoolalah" (declaration of faith, meaning: "There is no God but Allah and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah").[23] In June 2012, Malik's approach to Islam was criticised by blogger Debbie Schlussel, who accused him of advertising Islam to young fans; at the same time, he was criticised, on Twitter, by conservative Muslims, for not taking Islamic doctrine seriously enough.[24][25] In July 2014, during the 2014 Israel–Gaza conflict, Malik tweeted the message "#FreePalestine" to his 13 million Twitter followers, reportedly provoking anger from One Direction fans in Israel.[26] As of 18 August 2013, Malik is engaged to singer Perrie Edwards, of girl group Little Mix.[27] Malik, along with Styles and Tomlinson, support Manchester United.[28] He also supports Pakistan's national cricket team and once tweeted when Pakistan lost the Cricket World Cup 2011 semi-finals.[29]
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This page should not be speedy deleted because...
This page should not be speedily deleted because... (your reason here) --koolkate123411 (talk) 16:50, 12 February 2015 (UTC) it has a valid titile and when i compelete it it would be useful

We need citations!
This page is in desperate need of citations. If some editors could possibly go fact-checking, that'll help. I'll do it, too. Especially with this page probably garnering more traffic now that Zayn Malik has left One Direction, we need it to be better. Thanks! MTG1989 (talk) 20:15, 25 March 2015 (UTC)
 * I'm having a look at the moment, but actually good sources seem to be hard to find. Joseph2302 (talk) 20:39, 25 March 2015 (UTC)
 * So I found quite a lot of citations, but they're almost all from List of One Direction members, which appears to have basically the same information. Joseph2302 (talk) 01:49, 26 March 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 25 March 2015
88.8.114.206 (talk) 20:37, 25 March 2015 (UTC) Zayn isn't already a member of One direction
 * Red question icon with gradient background.svg Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format. Nici  Vampire  Heart  16:05, 26 March 2015 (UTC)

Merge or delete?
Given what has happened before for articles on individual members of One Direction, cf. Articles for deletion/Louis Tomlinson (2nd nomination), it seems likely that this article will be deleted.

However, if deletion doesn't happen, then it ought to go without saying that this page should be merged with Zayn Malik. -- GentlemanGhost  (converse)  23:40, 25 March 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 25 March 2015
I'd just like you to change his picture to something better

Gbye (talk) 23:51, 25 March 2015 (UTC)
 * Which image? Note that the image must be freely available under the image usage policy. Thanks, Stickee (talk) 00:25, 26 March 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 26 March 2015
One Direction currently is composed of Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, and Liam Payne. Greg Horan is a potential addition to the band to replace former member Zayn Malik. Malik was a member of the band until March 25, 2015 when the band's management released a statement on their Facebook page that Zayn would be leaving the band. It is speculated that he was either politely asked to leave by management after violating his contract or left due to overwhelming stress he experienced with groupies and a demanding schedule while on tour. One Direction topped the pop music charts with their first single, "What Makes You Beautiful," when it was released in September 2011 in the United Kingdom. Their debut album, Up All Night, was a best-seller in both the United Kingdom and the United States. In 2012, Malik toured with One Direction on their first tour, Up All Night Tour, and participated in the release of their second album, Take Me Home. In 2013, One Direction: This Is Us, a documentary about the band directed by Morgan Spurlock, was released in August 2013. The film grossed more than $30 million worldwide its first weekend in theaters. The band's third studio album, Midnight Memories, was released on 25 November 2013. The band released their fourth studio album, Four, in 2014.}

Greghoran87 (talk) 03:38, 26 March 2015 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: Speculation about replacements will not be added to the article, until the band themselves announce a new member. Nici  Vampire  Heart  16:05, 26 March 2015 (UTC)

Title
The title should just be Zayn Malik not "Zayn Malik (musician)". — Preceding unsigned comment added by Sweden Rocks hard (talk • contribs) 04:13, 26 March 2015‎

It should still be Zayn Malik (musician) for the fact he wrote/helped write song on all albums. Also he only left two days ago you don't know what he has planned. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Paolaxo (talk • contribs) 18:00, 28 March 2015 (UTC)


 * As he is the only Zayn Malik who shows up in the Wiki search bar, it is unnecessary to specify (musician). "Since no two articles can have the same title, it is sometimes necessary to add distinguishing information, often in the form of a description in parentheses after the name." Article titles Richardson mcphillips (talk) 16:45, 11 April 2015 (UTC)


 * I agree, there's only one Zayn Malik on Wikipedia, so it doesn't need to be Zayn Malik (musician). Joseph2302 (talk) 16:48, 11 April 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 27 March 2015
this user fixer88 has deleted Zayn Malik's history and I am a huge fan and i wish to change that please!he doesn't have the right to do that.Please all i wish for is to change his history he has ruined it and many of the fans have told me to tell you this that we wish to change his page

76.114.37.86 (talk) 00:32, 27 March 2015 (UTC)
 * Red question icon with gradient background.svg Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format. Nici  Vampire  Heart  02:27, 27 March 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 27 March 2015
73.197.29.29 (talk) 20:28, 27 March 2015 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: request is empty. MadGuy7023 (talk) 21:34, 27 March 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 29 March 20155

 * Red question icon with gradient background.svg Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format. Amortias (T)(C) 16:30, 29 March 2015 (UTC)

Suggested correction
His middle name is spelt wrong its is Javaad not javadd, it was tweeted by his close friend Niall horan  Babydizzle2 (talk) 00:37, 1 April 2015 (UTC)

Every source on Google seems to suggest his name is Zayn javadd Malik. Joseph2302 (talk) 00:40, 1 April 2015 (UTC)

Zain's middle name
His middle is Javaad not javadd Babydizzle2 (talk) 00:39, 1 April 2015 (UTC)

Every source on Google seems to suggest his name is Zayn javadd Malik. Find sources that say otherwise. Also, stop sending the same requests. Joseph2302 (talk) 00:44, 1 April 2015 (UTC)

Talkpage Semi-protection
I felt it necessary to semi-protect this talkpage for a week, based on the fact that almost all new/IP edits have been inappropriate in the last few days. Joseph2302 (talk) 10:51, 1 April 2015 (UTC)

his mother is "white"?
I've never seen something like this in Wiki: "his mother, Tricia (née Brannan) Malik, is a white English woman of Irish and English descent." Why specify "white"? What other type of "English woman of Irish and English descent" is there? Does it mean she's not "black Irish"? Why not explain what colour of a "British Pakistani" his father is? If his grandfather was English but born in Pakistan, and moved to England, then would his father be a "white British Pakistani"? A dark-brown one? --Richardson mcphillips (talk) 21:04, 3 April 2015 (UTC)
 * I agree, I don't think we need to add White. British/Irish descent implies white usually anyway. Joseph2302 (talk) 21:11, 3 April 2015 (UTC)

Middle name
There's currently not a source for it (that I can see), and can't find one myself. So, how is his middle-name spelt- Javadd, Javed or something else? It seems to be changed at least once a day. Also, could an actual source be added for it? Joseph2302 (talk) 21:52, 3 April 2015 (UTC)


 * I agree, and removed it. Without a reliable-source citation, any claim of a particular middle name is a BLP vio.--Tenebrae (talk) 21:33, 5 April 2015 (UTC)


 * A reliable-source citation has been added for his middle name, which the source itself spells "Javadd", with two "d"s. Unless there's an RS cite spelling it otherwise &mdash; no fan sites or mirror sites &mdash; that's the only cited spelling we can use. --Tenebrae (talk) 23:07, 8 April 2015 (UTC)

Suggested correction
Zayns mother name is spelled Trisha not Tricia Babydizzle2 (talk) 03:59, 8 April 2015 (UTC)


 * And your reliable-source citation for this is...? --Tenebrae (talk) 23:05, 8 April 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 27 April 2015
I would like to change the spelling of Zayn and his middle name in a couple of your sentences. For example, you spelled Jawaad wrong in multiple sentences (Javadd) amd you also spelled Zayn as Zain which is incorrect. Your spelling is a little bit off there. If you could change it that would be great. Thanks, A concerned editor

Sydneyshark (talk) 18:42, 27 April 2015 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done for now: Zayn is his stage name, his actual name is spent Zain, I cannot find any sources that suggest that his middle name is spelt 'Jawaad', if you can find a reliable source that shows this, please feel free to reopen this request. Thank you for your interest in contributing to Wikipedia. Jamietw (talk) 19:18, 27 April 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 2 June 2015
I would really like to edit this page.

Ancermitishere (talk) 09:11, 2 June 2015 (UTC)

If you want to suggest a change, please request this in the form "Please replace XXX with YYY" or "Please add ZZZ between PPP and QQQ". Please also cite reliable sources to back up your request. - Arjayay (talk) 12:22, 2 June 2015 (UTC)
 * ❌ This is not the right page to request additional user rights.

Personal life
Two comments about: 'Malik previously dated fellow The X Factor contestant Rebecca Ferguson, which caused controversy due to the six-year age difference.' (i) 'previously' is ungrammatical - previous to what or when? (ii) the claim that controversy was caused needs justification. 109.148.210.171 (talk) 21:02, 9 June 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 26 July 2015
Please change header picture of Zayn to because the picture is more recent. Please take it into consideration since Zayn change his look lately. The link of the Men's Fashion Week wiki to attach in the description. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Men%27s_Fashion_Week

2602:306:CEC0:AEC0:F9BF:DE4B:AEA5:E544 (talk) 02:19, 26 July 2015 (UTC)

❌ - as shown by the fact it is in red - we have no such image, and I couldn't find it on a quick search. Please check and correct the file name, and reactivate the request by changing answered=y to answered=no in the first line of this section. - Arjayay (talk) 12:35, 26 July 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 4 August 2015
In Personal life, Zayn and Perrie are no longer engaged as of 4th August

Source: http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/zayn-malik-calls-engagement-perrie-6193256

Jaajdbfd (talk) 21:04, 4 August 2015 (UTC)
 * ✅ by . Diff:1

That infobox photo
Y'all are doing Zayn so dirty with that infobox photo. please change it — Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.118.202.114 (talk) 02:06, 18 August 2015 (UTC)
 * Not that there's anything wrong with the photo - it's what Malik looked like at the time. However, would you like to suggest a different photo from Commons:Category:Zayn Malik? – Anemone Projectors – 14:02, 18 August 2015 (UTC)
 * I agree the photo is not great. He rarely looked like that. AusLondonder (talk) 15:03, 18 August 2015 (UTC)
 * A picture of how he looks now would be great, but nobody has uploaded one to Commons. – Anemone Projectors – 15:10, 18 August 2015 (UTC)
 * Just find one from him at the Asian Awards when he first debuted his buzzcut or if more recently at the Straight Outta Compton premier. As long as that photo of a mop on his head is gone, lol — Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.118.202.114 (talk) 20:10, 23 August 2015 (UTC)
 * Like this photo. I don't know how to add it to the Commons though so if someone else can that would be great — Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.118.202.114 (talk) 20:13, 23 August 2015 (UTC)
 * ...Hmmm. Are we going to ignore this recent photo I suggested and keep that disgrace of a photo (no offense, Zayn. Or the person who chose the photo)? ^ — Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.118.202.114 (talk) 21:42, 3 September 2015 (UTC)
 * That image cannot be added to Commons unless it is freely licenced, which I doubt that it is. The URL of the photo is not enough to establish this. It would be better to choose a photo that is already on Commons, than attempt to get a photo you find on the internet uploaded there, as such an image is likely to be copyrighted and copyrighted material is not allowed on Commons. – Anemone Projectors – 14:01, 4 September 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 7 January 2016
It says in his bio that he went on "a worldtour" with One Direction, he went on 4 and they have won 319 awards please change :)

Zaynlover9999 (talk) 23:21, 7 January 2016 (UTC)
 * Changed "performed on a worldwide tour, and won several awards" to "performed on tour, and won numerous awards" — Diannaa 🍁 (talk) 17:15, 8 January 2016 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 10 January 2016
"Change X to Y" Section: Artistry and image (Edit to be applied here i.e. before the start of the next sentence) In 2014, Malik was voted the British GQ best dressed male[53] In 2011 he was ranked 27 on Glamour World's Sexiest Man list.[54] The line to be added: In 2015, Malik was voted as the "World's Sexiest Asian Man" based on a worldwide poll by the British newspaper Eastern Eye.

Akbarshah332 (talk) 10:53, 10 January 2016 (UTC)
 * Yes check.svg Done - Added In 2015, Malik was voted as the "World's Sexiest Asian Man" based on a worldwide poll by the British newspaper Eastern Eye. (and reference) to the end of the Artistry and image section. --allthefoxes (Talk) 05:54, 11 January 2016 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 25 January 2016
On the top of the page, with the basic info about Zayn, such as his date and place of birth, there needs to be a better picture to really capture his beauty. Here is a suggestion for a better picture to provide, as it is a better representation of who Zayn Malik is and what he looks like: http://www1.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Zayn+Malik+Premiere+Straight+Outta+Compton+rcSms0-AoHRl.jpg Thanks!

137.140.193.20 (talk) 00:08, 25 January 2016 (UTC)


 * ❌ That image can't be added to Commons:Category:Zayn Malik (and therefore added here) unless it is freely licenced. That photo has been used by the media: Cornerstonepicker (talk) 00:37, 25 January 2016 (UTC)

Zayn and Gigi
According to a Beats1 radio interview that he did today, Zayn has cited that him and Gigi are just "good friends". Whether or not this is true is uncertain, but if it's his own words then his relationship with Gigi on the page should be changed. --86.4.37.106 (talk) 17:59, 28 January 2016 (UTC)


 * You brought up a good point. Being photographed holding hands once doesn't automatically mean they're dating. And despite was the article here said, nothing was "confirmed" -- the cited article was just Entertainment Tonight speculating. Unconfirmed claims are rumors. WP:NOTTABLOID. I've removed the sentence per WP:BLP. --Tenebrae (talk) 18:17, 28 January 2016 (UTC)

ZAYN
Seems he dropped "Malik" https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/pillowtalk-single/id1078293237, and his stage name now is ZAYN. Also radio https://twitter.com/BBCR1/status/692394008774066176. Cornerstonepicker (talk) 04:17, 29 January 2016 (UTC)

Release date
RCA confirmed on their Instagram that Mind of Mine will be released on March 25, 2016—one year after his departure. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.118.202.114 (talk) 04:25, 30 January 2016 (UTC)
 * http://www.rcarecords.com/news/zayn-releases-pillowtalk right. Adding it. Cornerstonepicker (talk) 05:41, 30 January 2016 (UTC)

Zayn confirmed he's dating Gigi Hadid. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.118.202.114 (talk) 22:04, 3 February 2016 (UTC)

Writing Zayn's Name in URDU
He is of a Pakistani Descent so perhaps in my opinion particularly regarding his name i thought we should provide his name in Urdu.! let me know of this thought, actually i was going to put the name then i thought i should leave a message on talk page before making any changes to article. So please with fair reason share your thoughts. Nauriya (Rendezvous) 14:21, February 6, 2016 (UTC).
 * If he was named in Urdu then yes, but if he was named in English, then no. Wikipedia says Zain is an Arabic name. Anemone  Projectors  18:23, 7 February 2016 (UTC)
 * Zain or Zayn its a name in Urdu too. We in Pkistan have this name and its very common not rare or special. Nauriya (Rendezvous) 12:11, 8 February 2016 (UTC)

External links modified
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 * Added archive http://web.archive.org/web/20121201040244/http://www.musicweek.com:80/news/read/imagem-music-signs-one-direction-hit-writer-fiona-bevan/052709 to http://www.musicweek.com/news/read/imagem-music-signs-one-direction-hit-writer-fiona-bevan/052709
 * Added archive http://web.archive.org/web/20160121014350/http://www.easterneye.eu/news/uk-news/Zayn+Malik+crowned+world%27s+sexiest+Asian+man+/5783 to http://www.easterneye.eu/news/uk-news/Zayn+Malik+crowned+world's+sexiest+Asian+man+/5783
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Semi-protected edit request 4 March 2016
Hi, I would just like to know why is Perrie Edwards his only partner cited on the side when he dated several women since he debuted with 1D and is currently dating model Gigi Hadid? He dated former X Factor girl group "Belle Amie" member Geneva Lane in 2010. He then dated UK artist Rebecca Ferguson in 2011. There has been other girls but they're not worth mentioning. I find it pretty misleading as it makes it seem like he has only been with Perrie E. I think it would be best to mention all of his partners, but that would only be ridiculous so might as well not mention them at all on the side, as they're all just girlfriends and not actual spouses. Other celebrities only have their marriages cited on the side, nothing else related to relationships. And it's much better as relationships shouldn't define a person, especially not if they haven't dated that long and didn't get married. ChinaLineDefense (talk) 15:22, 4 March 2016 (UTC)
 * Red question icon with gradient background.svg Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format. --allthefoxes (Talk) 18:08, 4 March 2016 (UTC)

Requested move 27 February 2016

 * The following is a closed discussion of a requested move. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made in a new section on the talk page. Editors desiring to contest the closing decision should consider a move review. No further edits should be made to this section. 

The result of the move request was:  not moved. Consensus is clearly against this move proposal. Egsan Bacon (talk) 21:41, 7 March 2016 (UTC)

Zayn Malik → Zayn (singer) – I understand at this point this move is very controversial, but I'd like to try a request to see everyone's opinion. My reason why is because he was only known as Zayn Malik when mentioned as part of One Direction. Now Zayn's on his own, so I feel this title makes more sense. 2601:8C:4001:DCF4:4DB7:8078:579D:9A72 (talk) 13:44, 27 February 2016 (UTC)
 * Strong oppose, as this is an unnecessary parenthetical disambiguation.  ONR (talk)  00:44, 29 February 2016 (UTC)  — Preceding unsigned comment added by Old Naval Rooftops (talk • contribs)
 * Oppose. Unnecessary disambiguation, and he's still better known and referred to by his full name, regardless of how he decides to market himself. And per WP:MONONYM, "don't use a first name (even if unambiguous) for an article title if the last name is known and fairly often used". Anemone  Projectors  17:16, 2 March 2016 (UTC)
 * Oppose A reasonable RM made in good faith however, at this period in time I endorse the arguments above. Unlike say "Madonna" or "Beyonce", "Zayn" is a rather generic name. I realise he is releasing music purely as "Zayn" but media coverage is pretty much exclusively using Zayn Malik. AusLondonder (talk) 17:31, 2 March 2016 (UTC)
 * Comment Eventually the name will be changed tho. He relases his songs/album with his first name. He was introduced by Jimmy Fallon as "Zayn." Chart updates by Billboard as well. Cornerstonepicker (talk) 02:01, 3 March 2016 (UTC)
 * Per WP:MONONYM - "Similarly, don't use a first name (even if unambiguous) for an article title if the last name is known and fairly often used. For example, Oprah Winfrey is the article title, and Oprah redirects there" AusLondonder (talk) 02:41, 3 March 2016 (UTC)


 * Strong oppose Per the common-name policy, he should remain under "Zayn Malik". Simply because his solo music is under the mononym "Zayn" (which can be noted in the opening paragraph) that does not negate 6+ years of being referred as "Zayn Malik" in reliable print media.  livelikemusic    talk!  03:09, 3 March 2016 (UTC)
 * Oppose per WP:NATURAL. sst✈  06:20, 3 March 2016 (UTC)
 * Oppose It's still WP:COMMONNAME and preferred over parenthetical disambiguation regardless.LM2000 (talk) 07:02, 3 March 2016 (UTC)


 * The above discussion is preserved as an archive of a requested move. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made in a new section on this talk page or in a move review. No further edits should be made to this section.

The word 'actress' is misspelled as 'actess' in the Personal Life section.
Specifically while talking about him dating "Stephanie Davis".

I don't have an account & can't edit the page as it's a semi-locked one,

so figured I would leave a comment here so somebody else can fix it.

- Cheers 70.162.137.20 (talk) 17:25, 10 March 2016 (UTC) Foxes

Semi-protected edit request on 13 March 2016
chico normal de 22 años, no es mi estilo Malik

AnneTommoStylinson (talk) 18:29, 13 March 2016 (UTC)
 * Red question icon with gradient background.svg Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format.  Eve rgr een Fir  (talk) Please &#123;&#123;re&#125;&#125; 19:23, 13 March 2016 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 14 March 2016
Zayn Malik is the 2nd cousin of Sham Idrees. This information was recently deleted from this page and needs to be updated again

Moemandozai (talk) 19:58, 14 March 2016 (UTC)
 * Please provide a reliable source.LM2000 (talk) 21:31, 14 March 2016 (UTC)
 * This was removed in this edit with the edit summary "Sham is not Zayn's cousin(confirmed by Zayn's Cousin Aaroosa Malik) in this link: https://ask.fm/AaroosaaM/answers/117238590922". Ask.fm isn't a reliable source, whereas News New York probably is, especailly as they claim to have interviewed Malik and spoken about Idrees with him. Aaroosa Malik may not know who the second cousins of her first cousin are if they are not her own second cousins. Though she is probably Zayn's cousin on his father's side since they share the same surname (their fathers are probably brothers), and Idrees is said to be a second cousin on Zayn's father's side, meaning that he would also be Aaroosa's second cousin. But she just might not know all of her second cousins. So her answer could be true or false. I would personally go with the more reliable source and would suggest undoing User:Adhemali's edit, and restoring the word "second" before "cousin", which was removed at some point for no apparent reason. Idrees' article still states they are cousins. Anemone  Projectors  12:05, 16 March 2016 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 24 March 2016
On the "partners" section, Gigi Hadid should be there as she is his new partner as she has been in a very open relationship with him for some time now.

TTRDaD (talk) 08:38, 24 March 2016 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made.  B E C K Y S A Y L E S  05:53, 25 March 2016 (UTC)

Mind of Mine
please change the part on zayn's page where it says that "Mind of mine was scheduled to release" to "was released".86.4.37.106 (talk) 10:45, 26 March 2016 (UTC)

Personal life
Zayn also read the Quran — Preceding unsigned comment added by Sunnee.254 (talk • contribs) 14:05, 27 March 2016 (UTC)

Orphaned references in Zayn Malik
I check pages listed in Category:Pages with incorrect ref formatting to try to fix reference errors. One of the things I do is look for content for orphaned references in wikilinked articles. I have found content for some of Zayn Malik's orphans, the problem is that I found more than one version. I can't determine which (if any) is correct for this article, so I am asking for a sentient editor to look it over and copy the correct ref content into this article.

Reference named "atlantic": From Mind of Mine:  From Graffiti:  

Reference named "usatoday": From USA Today:  From Lauryn Hill:  <li>From YouTube: </li> <li>From Mind of Mine: </li> </ul>

Reference named "nme":<ul> <li>From Yoko Ono: </li> <li>From List of British Muslims: </li> <li>From Gwen Stefani: </li> <li>From Mind of Mine: </li> </ul>

Reference named "flavorwire":<ul> <li>From Mind of Mine: </li> <li>From MTV: </li> </ul>

I apologize if any of the above are effectively identical; I am just a simple computer program, so I can't determine whether minor differences are significant or not. AnomieBOT ⚡ 23:06, 5 April 2016 (UTC)

Re- On the "partners" section, Gigi Hadid should be there as she is his new partner as she has been in a very open relationship with him for some time now.- You asked or reliable sources; here is Gigi Hadid herself being asked about Zayn by an E! interviewer on the red carpet for MTV's 2016 Movie Awards, she says they're dating when she gets asked about the PILLOWTALK music video she starred on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amqdYyjudY4 - She also refers to him as "my boyfriend" in this Vogue interview for their May 2016 Vogue issue shoot by Mario Testino: http://www.vogue.com/13426306/zayn-malik-mind-of-mine-gigi-hadid-naples/ - They also both made it pretty obvious that they're together on their social media. ChinaLineDefense (talk) 20:55, 24 April 2016 (UTC)

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Semi-protected edit request on 31 May 2016
Add "Wrong" to the singles section

99.57.170.190 (talk) 20:58, 31 May 2016 (UTC) If you think I am wrong, please cite a reliable source - Arjayay (talk) 08:28, 1 June 2016 (UTC)
 * ❌ - Wrong appears in "Other charted songs" as it does not appear to have been released as a single.

Semi-protected edit request on 1 June 2016
Amanda Nichole Styles (talk) 19:51, 1 June 2016 (UTC) please add Gigi Hadid to parteners
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: as you have not cited reliable sources to back up your request, without which no information should be added to, or changed in, any article. - Arjayay (talk) 07:52, 2 June 2016 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 5 June 2016
Add "Wrong" to the singles section.

Sources: http://www.allaccess.com/top40-rhythmic/future-releases http://headlineplanet.com/home/2016/05/12/zayn-kehlanis-wrong-impacts-rhythmic-radio-on-june-7/ http://defpen.com/zayn-kehlani-wrong/ http://www.josepvinaixa.com/blog/zayn-wrong/

99.57.170.190 (talk) 21:37, 5 June 2016 (UTC)
 * Red question icon with gradient background.svg Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format.  B E C K Y S A Y L E S  02:28, 12 June 2016 (UTC)

Additional Citations and Links
Can the following links be added to Zayn's page highlighting Zayn's magazine covers? These should be added to the 2015-Present section with the corresponding cover dates.

(January 12, 2016) -- http://www.vogue.it/en/l-uomo-vogue/cover-story/2016/01/12/zayn-malik/

(Summer 2016 Issue) -- http://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/31434/1/zayn-malik-collier-schorr-summer-issue

(March 22nd, 2016) -- http://www.nme.com/features/zayn-malik-house-of-zayn-the-full-nme-cover-interview

(April/May 2016) -- http://uk.complex.com/music/zayn-interview-2016-cover-story

Additionally would like to add some Mind Of Mine album reviews to the Mind Of Mine section highlighting the albums release. Can these links be added as external links in the notes section?

http://www.nme.com/reviews/zayn-malik/16432

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/mar/25/zayn-malik-mind-of-mine-review-assured-rebrand

http://www.musicomh.com/reviews/albums/zayn-mind-of-mine

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/zayn-malik-zayn-mind-of-mine-sublime-rb-beats-from-the-bradford-bad-boy-album-review-a6951996.html

Jennifersanders11 (talk) 18:58, 6 July 2016 (UTC)

Info Box Correction
Zayn's listed partners should remove Perrie Edwards and replace with Gigi Hadid (2016 - Present). SOURCE

Jennifersanders11 (talk) 19:11, 5 July 2016 (UTC)


 * Can you help here? I've added a source. ! Jennifersanders11 (talk) 18:33, 13 July 2016 (UTC)
 * I've added this to the infobox, as you pinged me. However in future you can use the edit semi-protected template, that way you may get a faster response. Thanks! anemone  projectors  19:16, 13 July 2016 (UTC)
 * Ahhh still learning - Thank you !! :) Jennifersanders11 (talk) 18:24, 14 July 2016 (UTC)
 * edit semi-protected This was removed from the InfoBox. Can you help get Gigi Hadid added again and remove Perrie Edwards? Jennifersanders11 (talk) 19:47, 18 July 2016 (UTC)
 * Hi, when you use the "edit semi-protected" template, don't copy the "tl|" part, just the rest (I used tl to stop it showing up as the actual template but to show you what to type - you copy it from the talk page, i.e., not the edit page. Anyway, Gigi was apparently removed because the relationship has been deemed not notable or long-term enough to be mentioned in the infobox. I'm not going to revert it - if we added everyone he dates then the infobox would be cluttered with the information. We don't remove Perrie though.  anemone  projectors  13:37, 21 July 2016 (UTC)

New Infobox Image
Can an administrator of the page update the profile image on this article to the attached photo? It is a newer image and has already been added to Wikimedia Commons and is owned by Zayn Malik.

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Zayn_Wiki.jpg

Jennifersanders11 (talk) 19:37, 5 July 2016 (UTC)


 * I'm pretty sure this isn't a free-to-use image, as Tineye shows 177 results for it. If it's owned by Malik himself (which I doubt, as he's the subject and it's not a selfie - the owner is the person who took the photo) then it's unlikely he would release it himself with a free licence, as I'm sure he has better things to do or to care about than Wikipedia and learning how to use it. I also doubt he would create a Commons account with the username "11zaynmalik11", and that the photo was taken at 04:32 (more likely it was saved from the internet at that time). Therefore, instead of putting it into the article, I shall be nominating it for deletion. anemone  projectors  08:27, 8 July 2016 (UTC)


 * How do we get a selfie he's posted added as the infobox image? Perhaps this from his official account: https://www.instagram.com/p/80tGoNJqd1/?taken-by=zayn or https://www.instagram.com/p/9x2M3XpqdK/?taken-by=zayn ! Jennifersanders11 (talk) 20:22, 11 July 2016 (UTC)


 * Zayn would have to log into Wikimedia Commons and release to image with a Creative Commons licence. He will never do that. Sometimes PR companies or agents do release photos but it's rare. In the case of Zayn, we have several images to choose from already, so we don't need to go around hunting out copyrighted images and trying to get them released freely. anemone  projectors  09:11, 12 July 2016 (UTC)

OTRS agent ([ verify ]) : OTRS permission is verified. <span style="background: turquoise;font-family: 'Segoe Script', 'Comic Sans MS';">(t) Josve05a  (c) 04:34, 12 August 2016 (UTC)

Josve05a beat me to it The image in question has had its permissions confirmed. It has been undeleted, the tags have been updated, and it is ready for use. I will go ahead and replace the infobox image with this one per WP:BOLD. Feel free to revert me if you wish. --Majora (talk) 04:36, 12 August 2016 (UTC)


 * Oh how did that happen? anemone  projectors  07:08, 12 August 2016 (UTC)
 * I assume that someone, perhaps the OP, emailed or got in touch with the copyright holders and asked if they were willing to release it. The permissions took a little bit to get to (due to the backlog) and a little bit longer to verify but the image is now approved for use on all Wikimedia projects. --Majora (talk) 20:28, 12 August 2016 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 1 September 2016
There is some information that is wrong and i would also like to add some info about my senpai Zayn Malik.

cxvzcxnCncxCNNVCnnvxcmvmbmbmn 00:45, 1 September 2016 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Bananamum (talk • contribs)
 * Red question icon with gradient background.svg Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format. --Majora (talk) 01:01, 1 September 2016 (UTC)

2015-Present: Mind of Mine
The album's second official single "Like I Would" was released on 10 March 2016, and was number one on the charts twice; once on March 26th and a second time on May 12th after the release of the music video on May 9th.

Anderson, Trevor. “Zayn At No. 1; Stone Roses Return.” Billboard 128.14 (2016): 71. Music Index, EBSCO. Web. 26 Sept. 2016. Aliromash (talk) 03:16, 27 September 2016 (UTC)Alison Romash

Tattoo
Got little mix tattoo removed for Versace shoot Happyhehe (talk) 21:17, 16 October 2016 (UTC)

Zayn Malik to just Zayn
Since Zayn's stage name is now Zayn after he left One Direction, I think the article and everything that has Zayn Malik be renamed to Zayn. Because, take this for example, Snoop Dogg's real name is Cordozar Calvin Broadus Jr but his stage name is Snoop Dogg so the stage name goes on titles and everywhere instead of the real name. Previously we addressed Zayn on articles as Zayn Malik because he didn't have a stage name before going solo. — Preceding unsigned comment added by TheMagnificentist (talk • contribs) 04:10, 30 July 2016 (UTC)
 * Per WP:MONONYM ("don't use a first name for an article title if the last name is known and fairly often used"), I would say no. A Google News search for "Zayn" shows that his surname is very regularly used. However, most people probably don't know Snoop Dogg by any other name. But feel free to start a move request. anemone  projectors  09:19, 2 August 2016 (UTC)
 * A move request in February was unanimously against it and I don't expect another one would have a different result. WP:MONONYM is a factor, but WP:COMMONNAME is as well.  We don't name articles by current names when they're better known by another name and it's not abundantly clear that he is better known for his solo career than he was for being in One Direction.LM2000 (talk) 22:35, 4 August 2016 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 18 December 2016
I need the following changes on this page. On top-right of the page below his image, Zayn Malik's previous partner Perrie Edwards (2011-2015) Source: http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/zayn-malik-calls-engagement-perrie-6193256 and current partner Gigi Hadid (2015-Present) Source: http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/6813929/zayn-malik-gigi-hadid-dating-joe-jonas-perrie-edwards-one-direction, his ethnicity as Pakistani/English-Irish Source: http://ethnicelebs.com/zayn-malik and his religion should be mentioned only as Muslim not any sub-type as Sunni Muslim Source: https://noisey.vice.com/en_dk/article/zayn-malik-muslim-leaving-one-direction-essay. Also as now he only uses his stage name ZAYN so the title of this page should be changed from Zayn Malik to ZAYN and also on top-right of the page above his image and wherever necessary change the name Source: http://www.sugarscape.com/lads/news/a1087914/zayn-malik-surname/. Also in the Personal life section on this line: As of April 2016, Gigwise speculated that his net worth was £30 million ($46 million). Correct the net worth to $49 million Source: http://celebritytoob.com/celebrity-net-worth/zayn-malik-net-worth/. Zquad1 (talk) 07:02, 18 December 2016 (UTC)


 * Yes check.svg Done: Religion removed from infobox, as that parameter is going away soon.
 * X mark.svg Not done: Partner parameter is for life partners, not people being dated. Celebritytoob is not a reliable source, so net worth info not added. As mentioned previously (though attempts are being made to remove) about the proposed name change - we use the WP:COMMONNAME in English - which is Zayn Malik. -- ‖ Ebyabe talk - State of the Union  ‖ 07:41, 18 December 2016 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 18 December 2016
In the Public image section on this line: In 2015, voted the "World's Sexiest Asian Man" in a worldwide poll by British newspaper Eastern Eye, add 2016 as he has been voted again this year. Source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/indiahome/indianews/article-4034428/Britain-beats-Bollywood-battle-SEXY-Asian-males-Singer-Zayn-Malik-tops-sexiest-Asian-man-poll-knocks-Hrithik-Roshan-2nd-place.html Zquad1 (talk) 06:34, 18 December 2016 (UTC)
 * Yes check.svg Done: Information updated. -- ‖ Ebyabe talk - Health and Welfare  ‖ 07:48, 18 December 2016 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 23 November 2016
I need the following changes on this page. On top-right of the page below his image, Zayn Malik's previous partner Perrie Edwards (2011-2015) and current partner Gigi Hadid (2015-Present), his ethnicity as Pakistani/English-Irish and his religion should be mentioned only as Muslim not any sub-type as Sunni Muslim. Also as now he only uses his stage name ZAYN so the title of this page should be changed from Zayn Malik to ZAYN and also on top-right of the page above his image and wherever necessary change the name. Zquad100 (talk) 08:52, 23 November 2016 (UTC)

As for the proposed name change - we use the WP:COMMONNAME in English - which is Zayn Malik - Arjayay (talk) 10:19, 23 November 2016 (UTC)
 * Can you please remove this edit? as it has been repeated again and already been mentioned with references below and edited as well. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Zquad1 (talk • contribs)
 * Per - Talk page guidelines, The request was already answered, even when the discussion is still relevant to current work or discussion of a subject was not concluded do not delete the content—archive it instead. regards,  DRAGON BOOSTER   ★  08:56, 20 December 2016 (UTC).
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: as you have not cited reliable sources to back up your request, without which no information should be added to, or changed in, any article.

Semi-protected edit request on 20 December 2016
Zain Javadd "Zayn" Malik. On the first line of this page, his full name is mentioned correctly but his stage name should be capitalized from Zayn to ZAYN as he uses it. So it should be written as Zain Javadd "ZAYN" Malik. Source: http://www.sugarscape.com/lads/news/a1087914/zayn-malik-surname/ Zquad1 (talk) 06:54, 20 December 2016 (UTC)
 * X mark.svg Not done See WP:COMMONNAME. It is a stylisation. Karst (talk) 10:45, 20 December 2016 (UTC)
 * Also, when he was in One Direction, he was known as Zayn Malik, not ZAYN Malik. That's what 'Zain Javadd "Zayn" Malik' means - that he goes by the spelling Zayn despite his name being Zain. anemone  projectors  16:57, 21 December 2016 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 22 December 2016
On top-right of the page below ZAYN's image in the section Labels, add Universal as his song "I Don't Wanna Live Forever (Fifty Shades Darker)" has been released by Universal Music Group Source: http://songs.umusicpub.com/en-US/Digital-Music-Library/album/71190/i-dont-wanna-live-forever-fifty-shades-darker-single. Also in the Section Associated acts, add the names of more artists with whom he has collaborated namely, Naughty Boy Source: http://www.hellomagazine.com/celebrities/2015030423794/naughty-boy-collaboration-zayn-malik/, Lil Wayne Source: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/zayn-malik-lil-wayne-team-up-on-explicit-pillowtalk-remix-20160225, The White Panda Source: http://fistintheair.com/2016/05/12/the-white-panda-take-zayns-like-i-would-future-bass/, Kehlani Source: https://www.bustle.com/articles/150043-kehlani-zayns-wrong-collaboration-is-only-her-latest-amazing-project, Chris Brown and Usher Source: http://www.eonline.com/news/741893/chris-brown-zayn-malik-usher-collaborate-on-f-k-you-back-to-sleep-remix-and-it-s-as-raunchy-as-you-d-expect, Teddy Pendergrass and Grandmaster Flash Source: http://radio.com/2016/08/11/zayn-malik-teddy-pendergrass-grandmaster-flash-join-forces/, M.I.A. Source: http://radio.com/2016/09/02/m-i-a-zayn-malik-collaborate/, Taylor Swift Source: https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/2363507/zayn-malik-and-taylor-swift-announce-surprise-collaboration-as-they-release-new-fifty-shades-darker-song-together/. Zquad4ever (talk) 12:47, 22 December 2016 (UTC)
 * First of all, good finds! In the associated acts we put in other groups/artists that the subject has a long-standing professional relationship with. Not just one-off collaborations. Malik has a publishing deal with Universal, that is different then a record contract. We do not list those in the infobox at the moment. On sources, try to avoid using tabloids like the Sun or gossip magazines like Hello. But keep looking for sources on those as the song is notable. Karst (talk) 13:06, 22 December 2016 (UTC)

simple edit request
Zayn is name is actually jawad like written with a w cause it's an arabian name and it meaning is a steed or someone who's generous and kind Yomna.M (talk) 01:49, 12 January 2017 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 12 January 2017
he is now 24 86.98.3.240 (talk) 04:18, 12 January 2017 (UTC)
 * The infobox updates automatically and it says 24. --Majora (talk) 04:19, 12 January 2017 (UTC)

Request for him to be merged with One Direction as a past member
His most notable work is with them and he isn't an ideal leading actor type guy or something. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Robotic3498298502525 (talk • contribs)
 * April Fools occurs in April.. best to leave that laughable request for sometime then. In the event you happen to be serious, consider opening an AfD proposing its merge/deletion – because something tells me there is going to be plenty of people familiar with the subject's work who will disagree with your vague characterisation of him. —<b style="color:#E22">Mel</b><b style="color:#F20">bourne</b><b style="color:#F73">Star</b> ☆ <sup style="color:#407">talk 05:13, 13 January 2017 (UTC)

these are being edited by a massive fan who knows everything
Oceanxria (talk) 23:00, 18 February 2017 (UTC)


 * Not sure what you want done here. As long as the fan is citing sources, everything is fine. —C.Fred (talk) 23:04, 18 February 2017 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 25 March 2017
I need to add more details in the Occupation section of this page where it only mentions singer and songwriter in first line and right side of the page below his photo under birth details. Zayn has involved himself in different fields along with his music. Some of them include rapper Source: https://www.unrealitytv.co.uk/showbiz/zayn-malik-slays-in-rap-verse-on-pillow-talk-remix-wow, model Source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3601611/Been-taking-tips-Gigi-Zayn-Malik-tries-hand-modelling-poses-studded-leather-jacket-street-photoshoot.html, entrepreneur Source: http://www.gq.com/gallery/zayn-malik-sneaker-collection-giuseppe-zanotti, https://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/13/fashion/zayn-malik-donatella-versace-versus.html, fashion designer Source: http://www.vogue.com/article/zayn-malik-versus, actor Source: http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/zayn-malik-lands-huge-hollywood-8548423. Zquad4ever (talk) 23:21, 25 March 2017 (UTC)


 * Red question icon with gradient background.svg Not done: It is unclear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format. -- ‖ Ebyabe talk - Opposites Attract  ‖ 18:21, 26 March 2017 (UTC)

Zayn is not only a singer and songwriter but a rapper, model, entrepreneur, fashion designer and an actor as well. I need changes in the Occupation section of this page where it only mentions him as a singer and songwriter. All his occupations in which he is involved should be mentioned in that section of this page. Sources with references of all his occupation and work have been mentioned above in the previous query. Kindly update — Preceding unsigned comment added by Zquad4life (talk • contribs)


 * Once you are autoconfirmed, you will be able to make the edits yourself. You may be able to do so already. -- ‖ Ebyabe talk - General Health  ‖ 09:16, 27 March 2017 (UTC)
 * Pictogram voting comment.svg Note: marking as answered. DRAGON BOOSTER   ★  09:51, 27 March 2017 (UTC)