Zayn Malik recently left Call Her Daddy host Alex Cooper visibly stunned after disclosing the exorbitant sum he gifted his daughter, Khai, via the “Tooth Fairy.” The former One Direction star opened up about the milestone during a candid sit-down, admitting that he might have gone a bit overboard when his little one lost her very first baby tooth.
An Extravagant Reward for a Childhood Milestone
While discussing his approach to fatherhood, Malik revealed that Khai received 500 quid—roughly $700—for her tooth. The revelation prompted immediate pushback from Cooper, who joked that she might side with Khai’s mother, supermodel Gigi Hadid, on the matter. Hadid reportedly gave Malik a hard time about the excessive payout, but the singer remains unapologetic about his decision.
“At the end of the day, I work incredibly hard, and I should be able to provide for my child exactly how I want to,” Malik explained. He reflected on his own upbringing, noting that his childhood reality was far removed from the life Khai enjoys. “I was lucky if I got anything at all for my teeth back then,” he added, emphasizing that his professional success allows him to bypass the financial constraints he once faced.
Reflections on Co-Parenting and Past Relationships
Beyond the Tooth Fairy debate, the interview delved into Malik’s long-term relationship with Hadid. The pair dated sporadically for six years before their final split in 2021. Malik used the platform to clarify previous headlines regarding his romantic history, specifically addressing his controversial remark that he had never truly been in love.
“I will always have a deep love for G, as she is the reason my daughter is here,” Malik clarified. “I have the utmost respect for her. But looking back, I don’t know if I was truly ‘in love’ with her in the traditional sense. If I had been, I think I would have been a better version of myself during that time.”
The Road to ‘Konnakol’ and Upcoming Tour
This viral appearance comes as Malik prepares for a major professional resurgence. His fifth studio album, Konnakol, is scheduled to arrive this April. Following the release of the lead single, “Die for Me,” the artist is set to embark on an extensive arena tour in May, with dates scheduled across the U.K., North America, and South America.
Fans can watch the full, unfiltered conversation between Zayn Malik and Alex Cooper in the video embedded above.
