Country singer Zac Brown’s tumultuous split from ex-wife Kelly Yazdi has taken a dramatic turn as she publicly criticized his new engagement to jewelry designer Kendra Scott. On Tuesday, Yazdi shared a series of Instagram photos juxtaposing her past experiences with Brown against his new relationship, highlighting similarities she perceives between the two partnerships. With captions describing the situation as a “repeat” of their past, Yazdi called on Brown to withdraw a lawsuit he filed against her, which centers on allegations of defamation and breach of a confidentiality agreement.
The legal troubles began in May 2024 when Brown accused Yazdi of making false claims about him and violating a confidentiality agreement after she posted a poem on social media. Yazdi described the poem as exploring themes of conditional love and control, asserting those experiences related to her marriage with Brown, which lasted from August to December 2023.
Yazdi further alleged that Brown misused their “private” wedding video in his music video for “Beautiful Drug,” featuring a lookalike model in scenes she deemed inappropriate. Brown defends his actions, stating the video was shot in 2018 and that the poem did not explicitly reference him or breach any agreement.
In her recent Instagram post, Yazdi expressed frustration over legal battles and the public portrayal of Brown’s new relationship as a “perfect love story.” She remarked, “Everyday I wake up to some carefully crafted PR story,” asserting that she feels overwhelmed by ongoing legal issues while being unable to express her side without being perceived as in the wrong.
In response, Brown’s representative deemed Yazdi’s comments as “desperate fiction” aimed at garnering attention, emphasizing that the facts will reveal the truth in the pending court case scheduled for September.
Yazdi has voiced her anticipation for a jury’s public hearing on the matter, indicating her desire to stand up against what she perceives as a power imbalance in their relationship dynamics.
This ongoing saga illustrates the complexities of high-profile relationships, especially when legal disputes intertwine with personal narratives. As both parties prepare for the upcoming trial, it remains to be seen how the legal system will navigate their contrasting accounts and whether each individual’s story will emerge more clearly in the public eye.