It’s not every day that fans spot Zayn Malik on the streets.
Known for keeping a low profile, the former One Direction star left fans both surprised and eager for more with his rare public outing.
On Friday, March 27, the Dusk Till Dawn hitmaker stepped out in New York City after an unexpected encounter with fans.
He was in the city to promote his newly released single, Sideways, from his upcoming fifth studio album, KONNAKOL.
Just hours earlier, the 33-year-old singer dropped the song and its music video.
For the press run and interview, the X Factor alum sported a blue cardigan over a striped shirt and jeans.
Even before the latest pictures surfaced on social media, a slew of fan-captured videos and photos from a separate sighting were already circulating online.
The images appeared to be from an unexpected meet-and-greet, possibly on the same day or a day earlier, in an alley with the usually private artist. It was an unusual sight, as he rarely makes public appearances. Rocking a black leather jacket over a vest, Zayn Malik was seen strolling through Manhattan, where he took time to greet fans, snap selfies, and chat. One viral moment from the day showed Zayn hugging a fan after she initially reached out for a handshake.
While the March 27 encounter was spontaneous, Zayn has several official meet-and-greet and in-store events scheduled in the New York area next month to celebrate his album release:
April 19: In-store photo op at Looney Tunes in West Babylon, NY (Sold Out).
April 20: Meet & Greet at Rough Trade Below NYC at 3:00 PM (Sold Out).
April 20: In-store photo op at UMusic Shop NY at 6:30 PM (First-come, first-served).
To celebrate the album, Zayn will be launching his Konnakol Tour on May 12 in England. After playing four shows there, he’ll bring the tour to North America in June, Latin America in October, and finally some final U.S. shows in November. You can check out all of the tour dates and stops here!
