Zach Bryan Deactivates X Account After Viral Fan Encounter Sparks Backlash

Zach Bryan is making headlines once again after a fan encounter went viral, with his response drawing even more attention online. Since the incident, Bryan has deactivated his X account, while fellow artist Gavin Adcock has also entered the conversation. 

TikTok user @loganw_24 shared a video on Tuesday night capturing an interaction with Bryan that didn’t go as expected. In the clip, the singer is seen driving by as the fan asks for a photo, and Bryan responds by yelling a vulgar remark out the window.

The fan documented the moment and later opened up about the disappointing experience in the caption.

“Been a Zach Bryan fan for abt 4 years now and I’m like his number 1 fan. When my friends think of Zach Bryan they think of me. This happened this past weekend at Starkville Mississippi about 1pm. I gotten there really early to be at the gates and saw him as I was walking up,” he wrote.

While he made it clear he wasn’t taking the comment to heart, the fan admitted the interaction left a lasting impression.

“I don’t take it to heart for what he said, but still calling a fan a c*mshot after asking for a photo is kinda crazy. Like I said it don’t bother me that much but if he had said it to anyone else they would be more depressed. I love the guys music a lot but it’s hard to support someone with this intention and personality towards others. I’m not trying to get him canceled or anything it’s just a showing of his true self. Love his music but don’t love the act. I hope everyone who sees this can get what I’m trying to say. Thank you.”

@loganw_24 Been a Zach Bryan fan for abt 4 years now and I’m like his number 1 fan. When my friends think of Zach Bryan they think of me. This happend this past weekend at Starkville Mississippi about 1pm. I gotten there really early to be at the gates and saw him as I was walking up. I don’t take it to heart for what he said, but still calling a fan a c*mshot after asking for a photo is kinda crazy. Like I said it don’t bother me that much but if he had said it to anyone else they would be more depressed. I love the guys music a lot but it’s hard to support someone with this intention and personality towards others. I’m not trying to get him canceled or anything it’s just a showing of his true self. Love his music but don’t love the act. I hope everyone who sees this can get what I’m trying to say. Thank you. #jesuslovesyou #daveportnoy #zachbryan #barstool @Dave Portnoy @Barstool Sports #fyp ♬ awww so cute – Cherri ⁉️

After the video began gaining traction online, Bryan took to X to respond. He shared a clip from Tim Robinson’s I Think You Should Leave alongside the original video, writing, “you guys are so soft & weird,” suggesting his vulgar comment was actually a reference to the show.

He later doubled down, adding, “A world you can’t yell ‘I Think You Should Leave’ references out the window in is a world I don’t want to be in.”

His comments can no longer be seen as his X account has been deactivated. 

Fellow artist Gavin Adcock also jumped into the conversation on TikTok, commenting, “W for the home team” on the original post. Bryan and Adcock have had a longstanding feud, making his appearance in the comments unsurprising. 

Others chimed in the comments with their opinion on the situation. 

One user wrote, “Honestly, I watched this several times, and I don’t even think he heard you. He was ready to say that before you even spoke, and since his wife is also laughing, I’d say he was trying to be funny. Unfortunately though, I can also see why you would be disappointed.” 

Another shared, “I just don’t understand how anyone likes this dude anymore.”

Several did point out that it is a Tim Robinson quote, but for some, that doesn’t matter. 

“It doesn’t matter if he’s quoting something. No matter the context, that is a rude and obnoxious thing to do to a fan,” another user pointed out. 

This isn’t the first time Zach Bryan has made headlines for an interaction with a fan. He previously called out a 14 year old girl who was upset that he didn’t stop to say hello or take a photo with her, telling her to “GOMD,” which stands for “get off my d***.”