Zach Bryan may be the top finalist at this year’s Billboard Music Awards, but his accolades are overshadowed by explosive allegations from influencer Brianna Chickenfry (Brianna LaPaglia), who detailed their tumultuous relationship on 'BFFs Podcast'. LaPaglia accused Bryan of emotional and physical abuse, infidelity, and attempting to silence her with a $12 million NDA, claims that have reignited online backlash as Bryan’s nominations are celebrated. Social media is ablaze with fans questioning whether his rising stardom can endure the controversy, as the drama adds a twist to his Billboard success.
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00:00Controversial country star Zach Bryan leads as the top finalist at this year's
00:05Billboard Music Awards, but the ongoing Brianna Chicken Fry drama has fans
00:10buzzing online. One of the most talked-about relationship dramas of the
00:15year involves influencer Brianna Chicken Fry or Brianna LaPaglia and music star
00:20Zach Bryan. Fans followed their whirlwind romance, but what unfolded behind closed
00:25doors was allegedly anything but picture-perfect. On episode 198 of the
00:30BFF's podcast, LaPaglia claims their romance quickly spiraled into a cycle of
00:36control, emotional manipulation, and public fallout. The influencer also
00:41alleged that Bryan was physically and emotionally abusive and cheated on her.
00:45LaPaglia claims she was quote a blindsided when Bryan posted this text
00:50blurb to his Instagram story on October 22nd, ending their relationship. But the
00:55couple's relationship ending is not the end of Brianna's side of the story. The
00:59internet star went on to claim that Bryan tried to silence her with a hefty
01:03NDA, allegedly offering up to 12 million dollars. Brianna obviously didn't end up
01:09taking the alleged hush money as she talked about it on the BFF's podcast.
01:13LaPaglia's claims made headlines in early November, but as Zach Bryan secured the
01:18most nominations at this year's Billboard Music Awards, social media is
01:22exploding with commentary about the controversy again. This user reacted to
01:26Bryan and his BBMA nominations, writing on X,
01:29insane for a man that tried to pay his ex 12 million for abusing her. While
01:34another user thought Bryan's future was in question, writing, this is gonna be
01:38Zach Bryan's last time getting nominated. This user, on the other hand, has been
01:43kept on the edge of their seat by the drama, sharing, I fear I can't stop
01:47watching Zach Bryan's Instagram story, waiting for him to make a wrong move. As
01:51the drama unfolds, the spotlight on Zach Bryan continues to intensify, leaving
01:57fans and critics alike wondering if his rising stardom can withstand the weight
02:01of these allegations.