What?! Zayn Malik just tweeted something VERY unexpected

Fans of Zayn Malik have gone into a frenzy on Twitter this afternoon after the former One Direction star appeared to turn on his biggest ally.

Since quitting One Direction back in March, there have been repeated rumours that Zayn has been quietly recording some solo tracks with the help of music producer Naughty Boy. 

However in recent weeks it's been reported that the singer might have chosen to work with another producer instead, something it seems has caused a LOT of drama between the pair.

Taking to social media this afternoon, Zayn tweeted directly at the famed producer, writing, "@NaughtyBoyMusic you fat joke stop pretending we're friends no one knows you."

Ouch. Minutes later he tweeted again, this time saying, "Someone learned how to upload a video… maybe now he should learn how to use logic ha you ain't shit but a faker."

Some fans have suggested that the producer may have prematurely uploaded part of the video of Zayn's cover track, No Type, but this has yet to be confiremd.

Although Naughty Boy himself has yet to respond, he did sound a bit cynical himself on Twitter just days ago when he wrote, "this 'music' business teaches you the tricks but never the truth . you know who you are." In a recent interview with the BBC Naughty Boy described Zayn as a "genuine friend"… but it seems things took a turn for the worst over the last few days.

 

Zayn's One Direction contract with Sony reportedly states that he cannot release any solo music for at least 12 months after quitting the band, so at the moment it's unclear what direction his solo work might take. However it has been strongly rumoured that the singer may have ditched Naughty Boy in favour of another producer, Sarah Stennett, who has worked with other big-name artists like Rita Ora, Ellie Goulding and Jessie J.

If those rumours are true, we can expect to see a lot more drama on Twitter over the next few months…