Zayn Malik says daughter Khai inspires his music choices

Zayn Malik says his daughter Khai inspires his music, even influencing his collaboration with Jisoo

Zayn Malik is opening up about how his daughter Khai is shaping his creative decisions, and even influencing his collaborations.

In a recent interview, Malik shared that Khai’s taste in music plays a big role in what he listens to and creates.

He revealed she’s a fan of K-pop groups like BLACKPINK and TWICE, which partly inspired his collaboration with Jisoo.

Zayn Malik on how his daughter Khai influences his music:

"She's into TWICE, she's into BLACKPINK. That was kind of a big reason why I did the feature with Jisoo, if I'm being honest. My daughter's such a big fan and I wanted to be cool. I got some good dad points for that." pic.twitter.com/Z10JzYO1ND

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According to Malik, the feature wasn’t just about music, it was also about earning “dad points.” He joked that Khai loved the collaboration, making it a special moment for him as both an artist and a father.

Beyond that, Malik said he often thinks about his daughter while making music, adding that she enjoys singing and dancing, something that continues to influence his artistic direction.