Four months after Zach Bryan and Brianna "Chickenfry" LaPaglia parted ways, the country crooner found himself entangled in a fiery dispute at a bustling New York City bar. A video, acquired by TMZ, captures the dramatic scene where Bryan, engaged in a pool game at a West Village establishment on a Monday evening, snapped after consecutive losses.
Eyewitnesses recounted to the outlet that Bryan's demeanor shifted abruptly, akin to "flipping a switch." At one instance, the 28-year-old singer was spotted trying on a pair of Ray-Ban Meta glasses belonging to a fellow patron, uttering a chilling prophecy, "You're gonna see some terrible things tonight."
Later, cameras rolled as Bryan confronted another patron, mistakenly believing them to be recording him. "I'm not trying to record your ass," protested the other individual, their face obscured for privacy in the footage. "I'm trying to capture memories with my friends, to have a good time, and you're just being an asshole."
In response, Bryan, known for his hit "Something in the Orange," quipped, "That's the gayest thing I've ever heard," while clenching his fist and threatening, "I wanna rip them off your face so bad 'cause we're at a bar." Fortunately, Bryan's companions stepped in promptly, ushering him out of the premises before the altercation escalated into physical violence.
Page Six reached out to a representative of Bryan for comment, but as of yet, there has been no response.
This volatile encounter unfolds against the backdrop of Bryan and LaPaglia's one-year relationship, which terminated four months prior. Following the breakup, LaPaglia, a Barstool Media personality, accused Bryan of emotional abuse and attempted control over her wardrobe choices. She further alleged that she had declined a lucrative offer of $12 million and a swanky NYC apartment in exchange for her silence regarding her ex's alleged misconduct.
