Zayn Got A New Tattoo, & The Internet Has Some WILD Theories On What It Means
19 January 2017, 16:33 | Updated: 8 May 2017, 17:09

T as in Troy?
Zayn Malik, the artist formerly known as "Zayn from One Direction", stepped out with a couple of shiny new tattoos this week, including a small 'T' behind his ear area.
But we needed to know - what does the 'T' stand for?
So, we asked you guys for some ideas on our Twitter page...
So Zayn got two new tattoos, what do you reckon the 'T' stands for?!pic.twitter.com/kz5M8yJmCo
— PopBuzz (@popbuzz) January 18, 2017
...and you certainly came through with some truly outlandish theories!
First up, there were the obvious One Direction fans, hoping this was a sign that they should meet up, clear the air and get the band back together.
it stands for take me home aka the best one direction album https://t.co/JtPhxgcVVg
— Chelsey (@chelseymayr) January 19, 2017
T for TWhat a Feeling hit song by 1D https://t.co/sSIJbIX5J1
— jackie (@Ietitbleed) January 18, 2017
(af)Ter five incredible years Zayn Malik has decided to leave One Direction. Niall, Harry, Liam and Louis will continue as a four-piece and https://t.co/rcgsWAzPDL
— ḫilma (@fairlyhilma) January 18, 2017
Well, we think that's what they meant anyway...
Then there's the 1D shippers, endlessly searching for the truth.
this town? obviously because ziall is real https://t.co/cW4lC2X0YZ
— j (@tomrdaIey) January 18, 2017
T FOR TOMLINSON!!!! ZOUIS LIVES, FUCKERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! https://t.co/leMayKPgPX
— Alissa (@Bantigve) January 18, 2017
Seems legit.
Then there's the various Troy/Troye tribute theories.
Troye Sivan Mellet (born 5 June 1995), better known as Troye Sivan is a South African-born Australian singer and YouTube personality. https://t.co/Yvl3BebE81
— twiddy (@Daxny_) January 18, 2017
@popbuzz pic.twitter.com/IXrA4PvzEB
— kelsea irwin (@IrwinxKelsea) January 18, 2017
Breaking free at last.
Lots of people ended up plugging this undisputed banger:
the real question is: when is he gonna add the other T https://t.co/nYO3DysGN4
— mae (@cheekyseokjin) January 18, 2017
Can't confirm whether Zayn's heard it though...
These ones were pretty mature.
Testicles https://t.co/fdaQ8b1fE4
— Tasha (@SuggsFtPayno) January 18, 2017
I (T)hink the fuck not you (T)rick ass bitch https://t.co/hLktA2boC8
— Essra (@essraxvii) January 18, 2017
T as in Tyler Posey's nudes https://t.co/lGomH81K3I
— triggered snowflake. (@zjmdornan) January 18, 2017
(and pretty funny tbf).
But most people seemed to think Zayn was paying tribute to his fave artist, whoever that may be...
"Touch It" is the thirteenth track from Ariana Grande's third studio album, Dangerous Woman. And it's featured as a remix in the new Final F https://t.co/twErjXXGKp
— tyler (@Love4Ariana) January 18, 2017
Taylor Benjamin York (born December 17, 1989) is an American musician, songwriter, and rhythm guitarist for the rock band Paramore. His brot https://t.co/72xBZ6UEqR
— mason (@mileysglam) January 18, 2017
Tyler Joseph (born December 1, 1988) is an American musician and rapper. He is the lead vocalist for the American musical duo Twenty One Pil https://t.co/FdUoHMFzvg
— ria pinned (@BLUEXORClSTS) January 18, 2017
Taylor swift https://t.co/LYBtXSLRkJ
— jazmine چاژمين (@ItsWorkOfArt) January 18, 2017
Tom Hiddleston https://t.co/xCpFgL77sH
— Pey مسلوقه (@Ifuckcockroachs) January 18, 2017
Thevamps https://t.co/j8E9OcHUgP
— maria (@dncebrad) January 18, 2017
@popbuzz pic.twitter.com/m6xx9Bh2Ul
—(@rihftsza) January 18, 2017
We're sure he's a fan of all of them really guys.
But, at the end of the day, there can only be one winner and we think we have been able to identify exactly what Zayn's 'T' stands for.
No more debates - this is the one.
@popbuzz t for touch, which is little mix's new single. Available on iTunes btw. Go buy
— Raheel. (@shadowhuntermix) January 18, 2017
What a bop!
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