Zach Bryan recently stirred up quite the conversation online with a tweet involving Taylor Swift and Kanye West. The tweet, which has since been deleted, left fans buzzing before Bryan deactivated his X (formerly Twitter) account. So, what happened?
Here is everything to know about Zach Bryan’s tweet about Kanye West and Taylor Swift.
What did Zach Bryan tweet about Kanye West and Taylor Swift?
Zach Bryan recently stirred up controversy on X (formerly Twitter) when he tweeted that he preferred Kanye West over Taylor Swift. The tweet, which seemed intended to provoke a reaction, also included a playful jab at Travis Kelce’s football team, saying “eagles > chiefs” before following it up with “Kanye > Taylor… Who’s with me.” Given Taylor Swift’s immense popularity and Kanye West’s history of antisemitic remarks, Bryan’s comment immediately sparked backlash. (via Variety)
Acknowledging the reaction, Bryan later apologized, admitting that he was drunk when he posted the tweet. Despite the apology, he decided to deactivate his X account the next day.
Why did Zach Bryan deactivate his X (Twitter) account?
Zach Bryan did not publicly share any reason behind deactivating his X (Twitter) account.
Zach Bryan deactivated his X (formerly Twitter) account after sparking controversy with a tweet in which he claimed Kanye West was better than Taylor Swift. The tweet quickly drew backlash, prompting Bryan to apologize, stating he was drunk when he posted it. In his apology, Bryan clarified, “Guys, I love Taylor,” explaining that he had been listening to music by The Tortured Poets Department when he made the tweet. He added that he appreciates both Kanye and Swift and admires the current music scene.
The Swift song mentioned in Bryan’s tweet is widely believed to reference Kim Kardashian and her past defense of Kanye West. While Bryan deleted his X account, he remained active on Instagram. He shared screenshots of several Kanye West tracks he’d been listening to on Spotify.
Bryan’s X account currently shows “This account does not exist.” However, fans speculate he may return soon, as deactivated accounts can be restored within 30 days.
