Malik, member of One Direction band, is born to British Pakistani father Yaser and an English mother. PHOTO: AFP/FILE
Malik, member of One Direction band, is born to British Pakistani father Yaser and an English mother. He became a target after a song, "Zayn Did 9/11", where the singer's silhouette superimposed over an image of the Sep 11 attacks, released online recently, reports mirror.co.uk
However, his loyal fans didn't leave his side as they were seen holding signs at his concerts, with "Zayn not Racist" written on it.
The 9/11 attacks were terrorist attacks on the US Sep 11, 2001.
The hugely offensive track is still available to download from the official iTunes store for just 79 pence despite an online petition to have it removed, has already over 200 signatures.
Correction: An earlier version of the article incorrectly mentioned that the September 11 attacks took place on September 9, 2001. The error is regretted.
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Its 79 pence not 79 pounds
I guess the writers don't know how to differentiate race of religion.
@Long Time Reader: @Schazad: @Bill J: Its pence not pound. 79 pence is almost equal to 79 rupees
@Rana Firous: Pakistan is much more racist than any other western country. There is lots of talk abound in the streets of Pakistan against Sindhis, Muhajirs, Pushtoons and then also against Shias, Ismailees, Ahmadis, Christians and Hindus. One group doesn't like the other and openly or covertly hate them or harbour bad feelings. This is very evident in larger cities of Pakistan when people of various ethnicities and schools of thought interact and do business with each other. The religious extremism founded by General Zia has spread this menace all across the country. Therefore, before pointing fingres at others we must introspect and conduct self criticism.
@Long Time Reader: it says 79 pence not 79 pounds you twat 100 pence makes 1 pound
Racist attack? Like seriously? It's just a satire parody, no 'racist attack'. Do people who joke about Obama traitors? I don't think so.
I watched it on youtube for free. Just checkout the number of dislikes. :)
Does ET editors know the meaning of the word 'racist'? How is this a racist incident? Neither 'pakistani' is a race nor is 'muslim'. This is religious stereo-typing, a case of religion bashing.
The article is poorly researched. It is ignorance of astounding proportions that in the era of google someone could confuse 79p or 79 pence as 79 pounds. I am pretty sure my comment will not appear in the comments section :-(
79 pounds??? you really need some good proof-readers
The song is a parody, why do people take it seriously? The singer even states that its for jokes and not to be taken seriously. Plus, Zayn isnt the first person he makes fun of
Racism is still a part of society in UK, US, & Europe to fight racism is to have positive role models. Recent educational cartoon the "Burka Avenger" has made positive waves in the US. Major giant CBS broadcasting sent a reporter to Islamabad to interview Haroon the Pakiatani pop sensation who is the creator & CNN followed with a positive coverage touting the technical quality and even mentioned that Disney might take some lessons from "Burka Avenger" to make Disney heroines more hero types to fight for children causes, But our Pakistani goverment as usual do nothing to take advantage of this situation to push the creative aspect available our embassies are useless entities manned by rude ineffective political cronies who use their positions to profit for themselves.
9/11 is "Sep 11, 2001"... not Sep 9, 2001... ET has got an unprofessional team...
Only a fool would pay that much for a song..
79 pounds? Do you have kindergarteners write your articles for you?
That is an expensive song for 79 pounds.