Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy expressed his strong dislike for country singer Zach Bryan during a recent episode of Barstool’s College Football broadcast. Portnoy called Bryan a “miserable piece of s— scumbag” and urged people to delete his music from their phones, referring to him as the worst. This outburst from Portnoy was prompted by Bryan breaking up with Barstool staffer Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia, leaving her feeling blindsided and hurt.
LaPaglia shared her side of the story on the “BFFs” podcast with Dave Portnoy, revealing that she experienced abuse from Bryan during their relationship. She also claimed that she turned down a $12 million check from him in exchange for signing a non-disclosure agreement. LaPaglia spoke about the difficulty of dealing with the aftermath of the breakup and expressed fear of Bryan, stating that her brain has been rewired and that she regrets staying in the relationship for so long. Portnoy and fellow podcaster Josh Richards have shown support for LaPaglia, releasing a diss track aimed at Bryan.
Portnoy and Richards have taken sides with LaPaglia, referring to themselves as “Team Bri” and condemning Bryan’s behavior. During the college football broadcast, Portnoy sang a song mocking Bryan, suggesting that LaPaglia is lucky to be free of him and insinuating that Bryan has STDs. The targeted and harsh treatment of Bryan by Portnoy and Richards has sparked controversy, with many expressing concern over the public shaming of the country singer. Despite the backlash, Portnoy stands by his comments and continues to speak out against Bryan.
Bryan has chosen not to address the accusations made by LaPaglia and Portnoy in public, but he did release a statement on Instagram in October explaining the breakup from his perspective. He emphasized his love and respect for LaPaglia and acknowledged the hard times he has been through personally. Bryan stated that he believed it would be beneficial for both of them to part ways and expressed his imperfections. Despite his statement, Bryan has faced criticism and backlash from fans and the public for his actions in the relationship and the aftermath of the breakup.
The ongoing feud between Dave Portnoy, Brianna LaPaglia, and Zach Bryan has attracted attention from both fans and critics, with many divided over the allegations and treatment of Bryan. While LaPaglia has spoken out about her experience of abuse in the relationship, Bryan has chosen not to engage in the public discourse surrounding the breakup. Portnoy and Richards continue to support LaPaglia, releasing content that ridicules and criticizes Bryan, leading to further controversy and debate within the online community. The fallout from this situation highlights the complexities of relationships, personal struggles, and the consequences of public statements and actions.
