Brianna LaPaglia Claps Back at Ex Zach Bryan Following Shady Comment
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Brianna LaPaglia, also known as “Chickenfry,” didn’t hesitate to address a comment made by her ex-partner Zach Bryan on TikTok recently. The country singer had released three new songs that sparked speculation among fans, hinting that they might be about LaPaglia. Specifically, his song “River Washed Hair” contained lyrics referring to a “sweet girl” that caught attention.
In a TikTok video discussing Bryan’s new songs, a user with the handle “taydepadua” left a comment that read, “did someone check on Bri lol,” accompanied by Bryan’s aforementioned song playing in the background. LaPaglia captioned the video expressing her mixed feelings about the situation, particularly highlighting the mention of a “sweet girl” in the lyrics.
The lyrics in Bryan’s song include nostalgic references to moments shared with a partner, reflecting on past memories. However, Bryan later clarified in a now-deleted comment on TikTok that the term ‘sweet’ in his song was not directed at LaPaglia or her current situation. In response, LaPaglia took to another video’s comment section to address Bryan’s statement, asserting her own perspective.
LaPaglia candidly shared her thoughts, stating, “Lmao obviously he doesn’t think I’m sweet I turned down 12 million dollars to share my abuse while Rose [Madden] and Deb [Peifer] signed nda’s. Also fyi his songs aren’t about anyone he writes them drunk at 6am,” referencing Bryan’s past relationships and alleged NDAs that were signed post-breakup. The singer was previously married to Madden from 2020 to 2021 and dated Peifer from 2022 to May 2023.
Following their public breakup announcement in October 2024, LaPaglia opened up about the challenges she faced in her relationship with Bryan in a podcast episode. She detailed instances of emotional abuse and shared her concerns about speaking out due to fear. LaPaglia revealed that Bryan had requested her to sign an NDA, offering a substantial sum of money and other incentives to keep their relationship private.
Representatives for both LaPaglia and Bryan did not provide immediate comments in response to inquiries from PEOPLE. The ongoing developments in LaPaglia and Bryan’s post-relationship dynamics continue to attract attention, shedding light on the complexities of navigating public scrutiny following celebrity breakups and personal challenges.
As the story unfolds, it highlights the importance of open communication and respect in relationships, as well as the nuances of dealing with public exposure and media scrutiny. LaPaglia’s response serves as a reminder of the power of individual agency and the need to prioritise mental health and emotional well-being in all circumstances.