Zach Bryan

When Drinking and Tweeting Go Wrong: Zach Bryan's Swiftie Slip-Up!

Country star Zach Bryan learns the hard way that some tweets shouldn't leave the draft box—especially when pitting Taylor Swift against Kanye West!

Zach Bryan, the rising country music star known for his chart-topping hit "I Remember Everything," recently found himself in hot water after a drunken tweet that left Swifties furious. The 28-year-old singer took a gamble by publicly stating, "Eagles > Chiefs, Kanye > Taylor, who’s with me?" on the social platform X (formerly Twitter). Little did he know, his bold proclamation would lead to an avalanche of backlash from Taylor Swift's loyal fanbase, prompting Bryan to delete his account days later.

In a heartfelt Instagram apology, Bryan admitted to the sizeable mistake, humorously reminding himself, and others, why the phrase "Don't drink and tweet" exists. He acknowledged the hurt he caused fans of the pop icon and expressed his love for Swift’s music. Bryan, who has been tackling personal issues behind the scenes, noted that such matters contributed to his reckless decision to engage in Twitter debates while under the influence.

Following the uproar, Bryan shared that he understands the dangers of drunken tweeting all too well and hopes that one day he can clear the air with Taylor herself. Fans didn’t hold back and rallied together to defend Taylor’s honor, reminding everyone that this was all in good fun, but at the cost of a fellow artist's online credibility. It appears that sometimes, an impulsive tweet can go awry, especially on social media platforms where tempers flare and fandom rivalries run deep.

In an interesting twist, this isn't the first time a celebrity has faced backlash for tweets while under the influence. In 2016, singer Ed Sheeran made headlines for a drunken Twitter rant that backfired spectacularly. It seems there's a lesson here: always think twice (or three times) before hitting send, especially when you're weighing in on a battle as fierce as Taylor Swift vs. Kanye West. And who knows? Maybe one day we'll see a concert where Zach Bryan and Taylor Swift collaborate, sharing laughs over the infamous tweet that started it all!