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Zach Bryan's Ex Brianna LaPaglia Declares She Is Keeping Their Matching Tattoo

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By Afouda Bamidele on November 11, 2024 at 10:45 AM EST

Zach Bryan's ex, Brianna 'Chickenfry' LaPaglia, is not letting the "blindsiding" breakup come between her and her ink!

Despite their recent split, the podcaster has no plans to remove the matching tattoo she got with the country star. This declaration comes amid a wave of allegations, with LaPaglia revealing on her podcast that Bryan allegedly subjected her to emotional abuse. 

Zach Bryan announced his split from Brianna 'Chickenfry' LaPaglia on his Instagram stories, and she has since described the event as blindsiding along with other allegations.

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Zach Bryan's Ex About The Matching Tattoo: 'This Is Mine!'

LaPaglia is doubling down on her ink—and encouraging fans to do the same. In a spirited TikTok posted on Sunday, the 25-year-old sat in her car, rocking a bold red outfit as she addressed the tattoo she shares with her ex. 

"One last thing. I see a lot of people being like, 'Well, now I have to get my 'How lucky are we' tattoo removed,'" she began, addressing fans who felt they should erase their own ink now that the couple has split.

"That was my thing, that's my tattoo. Now we're matching," LaPaglia declared, owning the ink she once shared with Bryan. "Okay don't get it removed, it's okay.This is mine 'How lucky are we,' that's me.This is mine!" the star emphasized. 

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LaPaglia's message was clear — her tattoo symbolizes a personal mantra, not just a past relationship. Fans can choose to keep the ink — just like she plans to.

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Fans Rally Behind Brianna LaPaglia's Fierce Stand 

LaPaglia's TikTok video sparked a wave of fan support after her unapologetic declaration. Fans quickly flooded the post's comments with admiration for her fearless attitude. 

One user even flipped her phrase back at her, writing, "How lucky are we to be matching with Bri." Others eagerly announced plans to join her in solidarity, like this supporter, who vowed, "Omw to get the how lucky are we tattoo."

LaPaglia's fans even speculated the tattoo phrase inspired Bryan's song "28," with one fan clarifying, "Real ones know he got the inspiration for his song FROM you and your friends having the tattoo."

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A fourth joined in with their own tributes, writing, "All this makes me wanna get a tattoo that says 'how lucky is Bri,'" while another praised, "BRI, you are goated, we all love & support you. ALWAYS [heart emoji]."

A simple yet impactful note summed it up perfectly, "So much respect for you!!"

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LaPaglia Claims Bryan's Team Tried To Buy Her Silence

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LaPaglia is not holding back about her split from the singer. In a recent episode of her "BFFs" podcast, she revealed explosive details about her breakup, accusing Bryan's team of attempting to buy her silence, as reported by The Blast.

According to LaPaglia, she was offered a substantial sum of money—paid over three years—to stay quiet about her experiences with the 28-year-old. 

"After everything was done, I was approached by [Bryan's] team, and I was offered a lot of money, a big lump sum of money, and a few options," she shared, adding that she would have been monitored if she accepted.

LaPaglia did not hesitate to stand her ground, telling her listeners, "I started to forget, that I was someone, I was established, I was successful, before [Bryan]."

While she admits she is no stadium filler, LaPaglia made it clearshe will not be silenced—no matter the price.

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The 'BFFs' podcast Co-Host Claims Emotional Abuse By Zach Bryan

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During the episode, LaPaglia dropped another bombshell, alleging that emotional abuse and fear of Bryan ultimately led her to reject the massive $12 million NDA offer. 

She explained that although she initially refused Bryan's team's money, the life-changing amount stirred an intense "moral battle." LaPaglia admitted that the offer's allure was strong, especially considering her family's financial background. 

"From the get-go, I was like … 'f— you, I don't want your money,' but then you look at my family, who obviously doesn't have money and comes from nothing, and they're like, 'take the money,'" she shared, adding that even Dave Portnoy, her Barstool boss, briefly considered advising her to take the payout.

In the end, LaPaglia explained that accepting the money was out of the question, as she could never find peace with the decision. She claimed Bryan allegedly emotionally abused her, leaving her with a deep fear of him.

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Brianna LaPaglia Teased A Diss Track With Cryptic Cover Art

Since her breakup with Bryan, LaPaglia seems to be channeling her breakup emotions into different ways, one of which is a potential diss track aimed at the songwriter.

The star teased the track on Instagram, sharing the cover art on her "BFFs" podcast page. The black-and-white image featured an interrogation scene with the text "Smallest Man" overlayed, hinting at a targeted message.

As reported by The Blast, fans quickly noticed the absence of Bryan's tag in the post. LaPaglia explained, stating, "We are all blocked."This meant that she and her co-hosts were all blocked by the country star, making tagging him impossible. 

Although Brianna LaPaglia's breakup with Zach Bryan continues to make waves, the star is showing she is in full control of her own story.

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