Country music fans, buckle up—because Zac Brown’s ongoing divorce battle with estranged wife Kelly Yazdi has just taken a dramatic turn. The lead singer of the Zac Brown Band is not just singing the blues—he’s accusing Yazdi of stealing confidential business information and launching a defamatory social media campaign against him. The once-secretive separation has now become a public spectacle, with shocking allegations flying in both directions.
Zac Brown’s Explosive Accusations
In court documents filed late last month and obtained by Us Weekly, Zac Brown’s legal team alleges that Kelly Yazdi, 33, violated a confidentiality agreement by stealing sensitive information from his company, Zac Brown Collective (ZBC). According to the documents, Yazdi forwarded nearly 200 emails containing highly confidential and proprietary information to her personal email account between January and February of this year.
The alleged theft includes sensitive financial records, business valuations, and even details about an unreleased song that Brown was collaborating on with another artist. Brown’s lawyers claim that Yazdi’s actions were a calculated attempt to gain leverage in their divorce proceedings, which began after they announced their separation in December 2023.
A Defamatory Social Media Campaign?
But that’s not all—Brown’s legal team also claims that Yazdi has embarked on a “defamatory social media campaign” against him. The accusations stem from a cryptic Instagram post Yazdi made in May, where she referenced a “rebirth” after experiencing “narcissistic abuse” and being subjected to “threatening,” “gaslighting,” and even being told she couldn’t post bikini photos or fitness videos.
While Yazdi didn’t explicitly name Brown in the post, his lawyers argue that the timing, content, and public nature of the message make it clear that she was referring to the country star. Despite repeated requests from Brown’s team to remove the post, it remains live on Yazdi’s account, fueling speculation and gossip among fans and followers.
A Tumultuous Relationship
This isn’t the first time the estranged couple’s dirty laundry has been aired in public. According to multiple sources, Yazdi allegedly “showed up unannounced” at Brown’s Georgia home just days after he filed for divorce, evading security cameras by parking her car out of sight and sneaking through the woods. Another source claimed that Yazdi still has possession of Brown’s car and has refused to return it.
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Yazdi’s camp, however, is fighting back. Her lawyers have dismissed these allegations as part of a PR effort by Brown’s team to intimidate her, especially after she broke her silence on social media. In a statement shared with Us Weekly, Yazdi’s attorneys said it’s “logical” to infer that these accusations “come from within [Brown’s] camp” and are designed to undermine her credibility.
Did Zac Use Their Wedding Footage Without Consent?
The drama escalated further when Yazdi took to Instagram on August 8, claiming that Brown used footage from their November 2023 wedding party in his February music video for the song “Beautiful Drug (feat. Avicii) – Remix” without her consent. She alleged that she was replaced in the video with a look-alike model who represented her in a “false” light by acting out scenes of drug use and drinking.
However, a source close to the former couple has disputed Yazdi’s claims, stating that the footage in question was shot in 2018—before Brown even met Yazdi. The source also claimed that Yazdi was aware that footage from their wedding party in Nashville would be used as background for the music video and that attendees had signed releases to permit their images to be used.
The Prenup Battle and Kelly’s Social Media Rants
As their messy divorce continues, a judge recently upheld the validity of the 38-page prenuptial agreement that Yazdi and Brown signed before their August 2023 wedding. Despite Yazdi’s objections, the court ruled that the prenup is enforceable, which has only added fuel to the fire.
Yazdi, who previously tried to delay the enforcement of the prenup by seeking more information about Brown’s finances, has taken to social media to air her grievances. In a video posted on August 8, she expressed frustration over being “silenced” and claimed that she was blindsided when Brown asked for a divorce over Zoom—a claim that Brown’s camp has denied, stating that the conversation actually happened in person the night before Thanksgiving at his Georgia home.
Friend’s Defense of Zac Brown
Adding to the drama, Zac Brown’s friend, Jake Nodar, has come forward to defend the musician against Yazdi’s “one-sided” claims. In an Instagram video posted on August 9, Nodar accused Yazdi of living lavishly on Brown’s dime while portraying herself as a “wildflower” who was “yanked from the ground and shoved into a pot.”
“Most people would kill to live in this pot,” Nodar quipped, adding that Yazdi’s claims of being a “wild horse that’s been caged” are offensive to actual wild horses. He went on to allege that Yazdi spent “thousands [of dollars] a month” on spa treatments, clothes, and vacations, and that Brown took care of her financially throughout their short-lived marriage.
What’s Next for Zac and Kelly?
As the legal battle rages on, it’s clear that neither side is willing to back down. With accusations of theft, defamation, and emotional manipulation flying back and forth, the once-private couple’s dirty laundry is being aired for all to see.
For fans of Zac Brown and followers of celebrity news, this messy divorce is the kind of drama that keeps the gossip mills turning. Whether these accusations will be proven in court remains to be seen, but one thing is certain—this is one country music breakup that won’t be forgotten anytime soon.
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