Zach Bryan recently faced backlash after a controversial tweet comparing Kanye West to Taylor Swift, which led to the deactivation of his account on X.

The controversy began when Bryan jokingly compared the Philadelphia Eagles to the Kansas City Chiefs, the team of Swift's boyfriend, Travis Kelce.

In a follow-up statement, Bryan explained that he was drunk when he made the tweet and did not intend to offend Swift or her fans.

He admitted that his personal struggles influenced his comments, describing his tweet as rude and desensitized.

Bryan announced plans to take a break from X, stating that the platform often leads to trouble for him.

He acknowledged the long-standing feud between Kanye West and Taylor Swift, which likely contributed to the intense reactions from fans.

In response to the negative reactions, Bryan issued a lengthy apology on Instagram, clarifying that his comments were made in a drunken state.

He expressed admiration for Taylor Swift's music and stated his regret for any offense caused to her fans.

Bryan emphasized his respect for Swift as a musician and clarified that he did not want to diminish her contributions to music.

Despite deactivating his X account, Bryan remains active on Instagram, where he shared his enjoyment of multiple Kanye West songs.

Currently, Bryan is on his Quittin' Time Tour, which will continue until mid-December 2023.

He concluded his apology by advising others against tweeting while under the influence of alcohol.