Country star Zach Bryan deletes social media after video shows him shouting vulgar joke at fan
The Independent • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Country singer Zach Bryan has deactivated his X and Instagram accounts after backlash over a vulgar comment directed at a fan during an encounter in Mississippi.
- A video showed Bryan shouting a crude phrase referencing the Netflix comedy show "I Think You Should Leave" as a fan asked for a photo, leading to criticism of his behavior and personality.
- Bryan responded to the controversy by posting the original video and a clip from the show, calling critics "soft & weird" before deactivating his account.
- Fans and commenters expressed disappointment and embarrassment over Bryan's conduct, questioning their continued support for him.
- This incident follows a previous controversy last summer when Bryan used a vulgar phrase toward a 14-year-old fan, which also drew public criticism.
