Brianna LaPaglia, known as Brianna “Chickenfry” on social media, recently accused her ex, country singer Zach Bryan, of emotional abuse, revealing that he offered her $12 million to sign a nondisclosure agreement after their breakup. On her BFFs podcast, LaPaglia shared that she declined the money because she didn’t want to “sign away” her experiences. She described the past year as “the hardest” of her life, stating she felt “broken” and manipulated, with Bryan allegedly controlling aspects of her life, including what she wore and posted on social media.
Following their breakup, Bryan reportedly posted publicly about their split without notifying her, which she called “blindsiding.” LaPaglia claims he later offered her a financial settlement in exchange for signing an NDA, but she chose to walk away without the money, calling it “blood money.” She explained that she didn’t want any part of a settlement that would erase her truth, emphasizing her desire for healing over financial compensation.
LaPaglia recalled specific incidents where Bryan’s behavior was volatile, including moments when he allegedly smashed her phone and lashed out at friends and family. Her revelations on the podcast were met with support from her co-hosts, who discussed the emotional impact of her experience and backed her decision to refuse Bryan’s offer.
Zach Bryan has not responded to these allegations directly, though he has been active on social media, promoting his new music. He recently posted lyrics from his song “High Road,” hinting at needing to be “left alone,” but he has yet to address LaPaglia’s claims publicly.
