Zayn Malik pleads no contest to harassing Gigi Hadid's mother Yolanda

Zayn Malik has filed a "no contest" plea to charges of harassment against his ex-partner Gigi Hadid's mother Yolanda.

According to a report by BBC, the singer was charged with four counts of harassment after an argument with Yolanda, who later claimed that he had struck her.

Following the claims, Malik sent a statement to TMZ denying physical contact.

Malik hinted at bits of the story in a statement on Twitter, saying that a member of his partner's family entered their home while she was away several weeks ago. They had an argument, which he said was a "private matter," but he later learned made it to the press.

He said that in an effort to create a safe and private space for his daughter Khai, he agreed not to contest claims arising from the argument.

Malik and Gigi broke up amid Yolanda's harassment allegations.

In a statement to People, Gigi's representative merely said the supermodel was focusing on Khai, her child with Malik.

The celebrity couple first sparked romance rumors in 2015. They broke up in 2018, but confirmed that they were back together in January 2020.

In September 2020, they welcomed their baby, Khai. —JCB, GMA News