His exit from One Direction shook the world, but his solo career is thriving. Zayn Malik’s net worth clearly reflects his distinct artistry and hard work throughout his entire music career.
Zayn Malik left One Direction in 2015 after being in the band for 5 years. “My life with One Direction has been more than I could ever have imagined,” the singer said at the time. “But, after five years, I feel like it is now the right time for me to leave the band. I’d like to apologise to the fans if I’ve let anyone down, but I have to do what feels right in my heart. I am leaving because I want to be a normal 22-year-old who is able to relax and have some private time out of the spotlight. I know I have four friends for life in Louis, Liam, Harry and Niall. I know they will continue to be the best band in the world.”
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Since his departure, Zayn has released several hits such as “Pillowtalk” which topped the Billboard 100 charts. He has also collaborated with several brands like Mixoloshe and Yu-Gi-Oh.
What is Zayn Malik’s net worth?
Zayn Malik’s net worth is estimated to be $75 million according to Celebrity Net Worth. Compared to his One Direction bandmates, he is ahead of Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, and Niall Horan who all have a net worth of $70 million, and behind Harry Styles, who has a net worth of $120 million. Much of Zayn’s net worth comes from his music—both from One Direction and his solo career. After he left the boyband in 2015, he signed to RCA Records where he released 3 albums: Mind of Mine, Icarus Falls, Nobody Is Listening, and released his latest album Room Under the Stairs with Republic and Mercury Records. Mind of Mine peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 charts.
As for why he wanted to leave One Direction, he went on the Call Her Daddy podcast to clarify his stance. “I just got ahead of the curve, if I’m being honest with you,” he told host Alex Cooper. “I was like, I’m just going to get out of here, I think this is done. And I completely selfishly wanted to be the first person to go and make my own record, if I’m being completely honest with you. I was like, I’m going to jump the gun here for the first time. I’m a passive dude, but when it comes to my music and my business, I’m serious about it and I’m competitive, so I wanted to be the first to go and do my own thing.”
Unlike his former bandmates, Zayn hasn’t toured during his solo career. He was set to kick off his Stairway to the Sky tour in October 2024, but postponed because of the news of Liam Payne’s death. “Given the heartbreaking loss experienced this week, I’ve made the decision to postpone the US leg of the Stairway to the Sky Tour,” Malik wrote on social media after the unexpected death of Liam Payne. “The dates will be rescheduled for January and I’ll post them as soon as it’s all set in the next few days. Your tickets will remain valid for the new dates Love you all and thank you for understanding.”