Zayn Malik, a British singer and former member of the band One Direction, recently took a jab at American singer and actress Selena Gomez on Instagram. In a move that surprised many fans, Zayn indirectly criticized Gomez’s musical abilities, causing speculation about a potential feud between them.
The controversy began when Zayn posted a cryptic message on his Instagram story that read, “Just had some cringe-worthy moments on YouTube pure capitalizing on people’s hard work for content.
Although he did not name anyone in particular, fans quickly linked this statement to a recent video released by Gomez.
Just a few days prior, Gomez had released a behind-the-scenes video for her new single, “Boyfriend.” This video documented the making of the song and showcased Gomez’s creative process. It appears that Zayn’s comment was aimed at this video, triggering assumptions that he was indirectly criticizing Gomez’s work.
Social media erupted with divided opinions about Zayn’s post.
Some fans defended him, asserting that he was expressing his own opinion about the industry’s practices. Others, however, directly interpreted this as an attack on Gomez, questioning why Zayn felt the need to make such a comment indirectly.
It is important to note that Selena Gomez and Zayn Malik have no publicly known history of animosity or disagreement. Thus, this incident surprised many fans who expected them to be supportive of each other’s work, especially considering they are both successful artists within the music industry.
