Zach Bryan’s ex-girlfriend, Brianna LaPaglia, also known as “Chickenfry,” has made serious accusations against the country music star, claiming emotional abuse during their yearlong relationship. The Barstool Sports personality shared her side of the story on November 7, 2024, revealing the painful details on her BFFs podcast, just weeks after their breakup.

LaPaglia, who said the last year was the hardest of her life, spoke openly about enduring what she described as “narcissistic, emotional abuse.” According to LaPaglia, Bryan’s behavior followed a destructive cycle of manipulation, alternating between moments of love and harsh criticism. “The last year of my life has been the hardest dealing with the abuse from this dude,” LaPaglia said during the podcast, explaining how Bryan would “build you up, beat you down, apologize — over and over and over.”

She also claimed that Bryan and his team offered her $12 million and a New York apartment in exchange for signing a nondisclosure agreement (NDA) to prevent her from discussing their relationship publicly. LaPaglia made it clear that she refused the offer, stating she did not want to be financially tied to someone who had “destroyed” her emotionally. “I’m a lot stronger than a weak man. F*** you, f*** your money,” she declared on the podcast.

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The breakup, which LaPaglia described as blindsiding, was made public by Bryan on October 22, 2024, through an Instagram post. In it, Bryan expressed love and respect for LaPaglia, admitting that he had struggled with personal issues over the past year. LaPaglia responded on social media, saying she was hurt by the public nature of the announcement and felt blindsided, as she was trying to process their split privately.

LaPaglia also shared unsettling details about Bryan’s attempts to control her, from criticizing her appearance at the Golden Globe Awards to becoming irate when she sang a line from a Morgan Wallen song. She claimed Bryan’s anger toward her became intense, accusing her of disrespecting him by singing the lyrics of a song by another artist.

This latest revelation about their tumultuous relationship adds to Bryan’s public controversies, which include a past arrest in September 2023 and a public spat involving social media comments about Kanye West and Taylor Swift. As LaPaglia continues to speak out about her experiences, the fallout from their relationship continues to unfold, with both parties facing public scrutiny.