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British pop star Zayn Malik is keeping fans entertained both with his music and his personal life. Malik just revealed a heartwarming story about parenting as he prepares for the release of his fifth album, 'KONNAKOL,' and the release of his emotional new single, 'Die for Me.' He said on the 'Call Her Daddy' podcast that after his five-year-old daughter Khai lost her first baby tooth, he handed her a whopping $500 from the "tooth fairy." Khai is his daughter with supermodel Gigi Hadid. It's a move that has sparked laughs, raised eyebrows, and shown a softer side of the star as he navigates parenthood while promoting his evolving music career.
Balancing Music Success and Fatherhood
Since his breakthrough years in One Direction, Zayn's solo music career has expanded considerably. 'Die for Me,' the lead track from his next album 'KONNAKOL,' was just released. The album is set to be released on 17th April, 2026.
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His artistic development and cultural heritage are reflected in the record, which will be accompanied by a globe tour that will start in May and travel to North America, South America, Mexico, and the United Kingdom. The new music explores themes of heartbreak, identity and personal evolution—all while he remains deeply involved in his daughter's life.
Zayn has been open about wanting Khai to live a grounded life in rural Pennsylvania, where he lives part-time, despite being in the spotlight. Fans got a glimpse of how he manages to balance fatherhood and his rigorous music schedule during the 'Call Her Daddy' conversation. Additionally, he disclosed that Khai might be shown early interest in her own artistic endeavours, suggesting that she may one day follow in his creative footsteps.
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Their close bond is at the heart of many of his recent interviews, proving how parenting has become one of his biggest priorities.
The $500 Tooth Fairy and Co-Parenting With Gigi Hadid
The now-famous incident occurred when Zayn remembered Khai's initial tooth loss and chose to commemorate the occasion with an exceptionally lavish "tooth fairy" present. When the 'Call Her Daddy' host asked how much she received, Zayn laughed and said it was $500—a figure that left the host stunned. While he admitted, "I think I gave her a bit too much money," he also defended the choice by explaining that he works hard and wants to give his daughter special moments she might not otherwise have had growing up.
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He even plans to frame her first tooth as a keepsake. Although he made it clear that it was a single occurrence, Zayn also disclosed that Gigi teased him for the amount, saying that the first tooth was "a bit too much." He further added a joke on how future tooth fairy presents might be more modest, joking that since "the tooth fairy's gone broke now," it will probably only be $5 this time. In the midst of all of this, Zayn has been candid about prioritizing his music and fatherhood over new public partnerships, claiming that previous public romances haven't worked out for him.
With 'KONNAKOL' and its world tour on the horizon, he's channeling his energy into his art and his role as a dad, blending big-stage life with moments like framing a tiny tooth.
