Zayn Malik 

is speaking out after what he calls an "argument" with one of Gigi Hadid's
family members.

The 28-year-old singer and the model, 26, share baby Khai, who's now 13 months old.

On Thursday, Malik tweeted a statement, saying while he's typically a private person

who wants to "create a safe and private space for my daughter to grow up in," he
chose to speak out because the situation was "'leaked' to the press."

Though he didn't mention the outlet outright, TMZ published a story involving claims
that he "struck" Gigi's mom Yolanda Hadid, citing sources. Multiple sources
confirmed to PEOPLE that the family member Malik is referring to in his statement is
Yolanda, 57.