Singer Zayn Malik opened up about a parenting spat with Gigi Hadid after he gave their daughter Khai nearly $700 from the tooth fairy. The revelations came during his appearance on the Call Her Daddy podcast, where Malik discussed differences in his and Hadid’s approaches to raising their first child.
Tooth Fairy Surprise Causes Friction
Malik recalled that Hadid reprimanded him for the extravagant gesture. “I think I gave her a bit too much money from the tooth fairy. I’m going to keep that one and frame it,” he joked, highlighting the humorous side of the disagreement.
The singer explained that his generosity stems from wanting Khai to have everything he didn’t grow up with, while also acknowledging that he works hard and enjoys spoiling his daughter. “At the end of the day, I work my ass off and I should be able to give my kid what I want to give her,” he said.
Adjusting Expectations
After the big tooth fairy payout, Malik joked that Khai’s second lost tooth will earn just $5. “Tooth fairy’s gone broke now,” he quipped, reflecting on the lighter side of parenting.
He also noted that, as a first-time parent, he hopes for some understanding. “Give me a break, somebody, please,” Malik said with a laugh, adding that people often judge parenting choices differently.
Overcompensation for a Special Childhood
Malik admitted that he tends to overcompensate to make sure Khai experiences the opportunities he didn’t have growing up. “I overcompensate a little bit too much, sometimes, for that. For sure. I’ll hold my hands up,” he acknowledged.
The discussion offered fans a candid look into the balance of celebrity parenting, blending humor, love, and the challenges of raising a first child under the public eye.