Zayn Malik and his departure from One Direction was fueled by his desire to forge a unique path in the world of pop stardom. His current musical pursuits are accompanied by a deliberate avoidance of the limelight, indicating a preference for a more laid-back lifestyle. In a surprising turn during his Hot Ones interview, Malik steered the conversation away from his music career, opting instead to delve into his peaceful existence on a Pennsylvania farm.

Amidst discussions of growing colossal watermelons and mastering the art of cooking tandoori chicken, he reminisced fondly about his time with One Direction, highlighting the group’s shared love for The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, a show close to Malik’s heart.

Zayn Malik gives away One Direction’s secret weapon

Once an ordinary lad with a penchant for comic books, Zayn Malik’s love for the ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ anthem underscored his conventional nature, which fans were reminded of when he appeared on Hot Ones. Malik let fans in on a special and up until now unheard connection between One Direction and Will Smith‘s show. His recollection included a fiery mishap at a One Direction concert, where the band’s solution to technical troubles was as unexpected as finding a diamond in the rough. “We’d just burst into ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,’  acapella,” Malik addressed in the latest episode of Sean Evans’ Hot Ones.

In the whirlwind of chaos, the band’s impromptu rendition of the iconic TV theme song emerged like a beacon in the storm, showcasing their ability to roll with the punches and keep the show afloat. With a chuckle, he informed Evans of their strategy: to belt out the entire performance of the ‘Fresh Prince’ anthem until the microphones sprung back to life.

This incident underscores the band’s profound admiration for Will Smith and his show. Another noteworthy occurrence reflecting this sentiment was when Liam Payne inadvertently defended Smith amidst the Oscar slap incident with a bizarre accent.

A support towards Will Smith amidst controversy

Liam Payne found himself under the microscope, not for his defense of Smith’s Oscars antics, but for his baffling accent. While sharing his perspective on the onstage drama between Smith and Chris Rock, Payne’s words were drowned out by the curious twist in his speech. He voiced his belief that Smith was entitled to react as he saw fit, stating, “I believe whatever he felt that he did, he had the right to do,” during a segment on Good Morning Britain.

Payne also commended Smith’s heartfelt apology as a “powerful moment”. He praised the actor’s ability to convey emotion with sincerity, hailing him as “one of the world’s best emoters”. As Payne reflected on the incident just like Joe Rogan, his words became overshadowed by the peculiar shift in his accent. While his sentiments resonated with some, the unexpected change in his speech pattern captivated the audience, like a curious subplot in a larger narrative.

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