Country Music Star Might Have Been 'Triggered' By American Flag, Former Bandmate Implies

Did an American flag play a role in triggering former Florida Georgia Line member Tyler Hubbard?

Hubbard and Brian Kelley were the two members of the famous band, and the duo enjoyed a lot of success during their time in FGL. They cranked out some hits popular with younger country music fans who like their country music to have some pop elements.

However, the two eventually split up, and while it's still not clear what the full truth is, there has long been speculation politics might have played a role.

What is known for sure is that Hubbard did unfollow Kelley on Instagram during the 2020 election - an election he supported Joe Biden in and performed at the inauguration.

"I unfollowed BK for a few days while we were in the middle of this election and everything going on. And, and I even called him and told him, I said, 'Hey buddy, I love you. And I love you a lot more in real life than on your stories right now. That's why I'm unfollowing you. Nothing personal. I still love you. You're still my brother,'" Hubbard explained in 2020.

Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard had great success with Florida Georgia Line prior to going their separate ways. (Photo by Jason Kempin/ACMA2020/Getty Images for ACM)

Brian Kelley suggests American flag triggered former Florida Georgia Line member.

Now, there are some new details coming out and the other half of FGL appeared to *HEAVILY* imply the American flag potentially might have "triggered" Hubbard.

Kelley said the following, in part, when appearing on "Bussin' with the Boys":

"I think one of the things that triggered him was, you know, I had an American flag and another flag flying on a close friend's post to about 12 people. In my driveway. Gated. Nobody could see it, and, you know, I think that was the one that was to my close friends, who he was on that list, right. If it was anything public I posted…I posted a couple things but I'm proud that I posted it. I said, 'You know I'm not sure why we're still locked down if there's going to be, you know, big protests in the streets and big celebrations, but we can't go do concerts?' I don't really understand that and I was backing the blue-collar hard workers. The people that don't have a voice. People that need that kind of backup support. People like my dad. The way that I grew up. You know what I'm saying. People that were out of business. Out of work. In a tough spot losing everything that they'd work for."

You can watch his comments starting around 24:00 in the video below, and make sure to let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.

To be clear, it's hard to tell if Kelley is talking about a physical flag that was flying or if he posted it on his Instagram story and had it set so that only his closest friends could see it.

It's honestly very hard to say which it is because he muddied up his explanation a little bit. It seems like he means social media, but I can't say with complete certainty. Either way, it's a pretty serious claim to make.

Saying someone might be "triggered" by the sight of the American flag isn't something anyone would want said about them. At least, it's damn sure not something I would ever want said about me, and Kelley should present some further proof if it's available. What exactly was posted? What exactly was the context? Details matter, especially when making a claim like this.

I've reached out to Hubbard for comment on the claim, and will update the story with any further information that might come in. Let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.