> At a Glance
> – Brianna LaPaglia shared Taylor Swift lyrics hours after Zach Bryan dropped a rumored diss track
> – Bryan’s new album arrived days after he married Samantha Leonard
> – LaPaglia previously accused the singer of emotional abuse and offering $12 million for silence
> – Why it matters: The public split spotlights allegations of silencing tactics in high-profile breakups
Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia turned to Taylor Swift for a not-so-subtle comeback after her ex Zach Bryan released music fans believe targets her. The social-media personality used two Swift songs to signal her stance amid fresh allegations and a new marriage.
Swift Response to New Music
On Jan. 9 LaPaglia posted Swift’s Actually Romantic on Instagram Stories, highlighting the line:
> “It’s actually sweet all the time you’ve spent on me”
The move followed Bryan’s album With Heaven on Top, which includes Skin-a track vowing to cut ties and referencing an ex who “talk s—” about friends. Listeners connect the song to LaPaglia, who sports Bryan’s lyrics from 28 as a tattoo.
Timeline of Tension
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Bryan announces split | Oct 2024 |
| LaPaglia claims $12 M hush offer | Nov 2024 |
| Wedding photo posted | Dec 31 2024 |
| TikTok to Mastermind | Jan 2 2025 |
| Skin released, IG story | Jan 9 2025 |
Days earlier she mocked the marriage by lip-syncing Swift’s Mastermind lyric
> “Checkmate, I couldn’t lose”
on TikTok while wearing a Yankees cap.
Allegations and Aftermath
LaPaglia says Bryan offered $12 million and a house to keep quiet post-breakup. On the BFFs podcast she alleged:
> “You made the women before me believe they had no choice”
Bryan has not addressed the claims. He did, however, burn a Barstool Sports flag on Instagram Stories, a nod to the company that hosts LaPaglia’s podcast.
Key Takeaways
- LaPaglia answers Bryan’s new song with Swift lyrics on social media
- Bryan married Samantha Leonard late December after a whirl July-December romance
- She accuses him of emotional abuse and trying to buy her silence
- Public sparring continues through music posts and TikTok clips
The dueling posts keep their breakup in the spotlight as both sides air grievances without direct statements.
