The backlash was seemingly enough to drive Bryan away from X. Bryan's Instagram, though, is still active. NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JUNE 29: Zach Bryan performs during the Quittin Time tour at Nissan Stadium on June 29, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Keith Griner/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776082777 ORIG FILE ID: 2159895939 Swifties interpreted the first part of the post as a diss at Swift's boyfriend Travis Kelce, the tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs. The Kanye West mention is also sensitive for Swift fans — the rapper infamously interrupted Swift onstage at the 2009 MTV VMAs, which kicked off years of "Bad Blood" between fanbases. West has also received backlash over the past few years due to antisemitic comments and controversial behaviors. After suggesting slavery in America was a "choice" that black people made and endorsing Donald Trump, Ye lost fans and brand deals. Bryan's post was quick to garner criticism from those who are pro-Swift or anti-West. One user posted, "Literally anyone else > Zach Bryan." Literally anyone else > Zach Bryan. pic.twitter.com/8LWeYXoEMG — Vic 🤍 MIAMI N2 🤍 (@getawaycarvic) September 18, 2024 Bryan turned to Instagram on Thursday to apologize for the post. What did Zach Bryan say about why he deleted X? On Thursday morning, Bryan posted on his Instagram story to explain the X post through a series of messages. Bryan shared Swift's song "Fortnight" with Post Malone on his Instagram, saying, "for the record guys I wasn't coming for Taylor the other night. I was drunkenly comparing two records and it came out wrong. I know there's a lot of stuff that clouds around Ye and I was speaking purely musically." "I love Taylor's music and pray you guys know I'm human and tweet stupid things often," he continued. "Hope one day I can explain this to her. Twitter gets me in trouble too much and I'd say it's best I stay off it. I'm sorry to any Taylor fans I pissed off or let down. Love you guys and I'm trying my best! Zach Bryan apologized to Taylor and swifties for his inappropriate tweet on IG. pic.twitter.com/GUL0lL5qf8