Miley Cyrus' brother SLAMS their dad Billy Ray as 'evil'... after country singer debuts Elizabeth Hurley romance

Daily Mail​

11-06-2025

Trace Cyrus has slammed his father Billy Ray Cyrus as 'evil' and 'delusional' in a scathing Instagram post on Tuesday.
The music artist, 36, uploaded a photo of the Achy Breaky Heart singer, 63 - and also accused his dad of not attending his grandmother's funeral despite recently flying to Italy with girlfriend Elizabeth Hurley.
'This man is so hungry for fame it's pathetic,' Trace began - five months after he begged Billy to get help following a 'trainwreck' performance at Trump's inauguration in January.
'He really flew to Italy for a fashion show but wouldn't come to LA for Mammie's funeral while he was still married to my mom,' he added, referencing to mom Tish.
'Even after his daughter got him a 60k private jet like he demanded then he still didn't come even after the plane was paid for.'
Trace then called his father 'the lamest man to ever walk planet earth' while adding he is 'embarrassed to ever have considered you my idol.'
'The best thing to come from your downfall is it made me go into beast mode. I refuse to be a washed up, delusional, evil person when I'm old like you. Christ is King. Get right with God. You need it,' he concluded.
The former guitarist for Metro Station also jumped to his Instagram stories where he further called out his dad.
In one slide, Trace wrote to his followers, 'Also why does he think that homeless hairstyle looks good? So weird.'
The comments on the Instagram post have since seemingly been disabled, but the singer screenshot one as well as his response beforehand.
One follower had written, 'Seems like a cry for help from a son that desperately needs attention from his father. Bullying him isn't the answer btw.'
However, Trace explained that he is 'past the point of even caring if I ever speak to him again.'
The singer added, 'I've surpassed him in every metric as a man on this planet. There's nothing left to learn from his except from his mistakes. I had hope at one point but I'm convinced he's finally a lost cause.'
Towards the end of his reply, the media personality stated that he will 'continue to thrive and as the oldest son of the family the Cyrus last name will continue through me and my many children I plan to have.'
Towards the end of his reply, the media personality stated that he will 'continue to thrive and as the oldest son of the family the Cyrus last name will continue through me and my many children I plan to have'
Trace said that he 'will raise them the right way and be a part of their life no matter what the circumstances are.'
Billy has been married three times and is father to six children - including Trace.
He shares Miley, 32, Noah, 25, and Braison, 31, with ex-wife Tish Cyrus. Upon marrying in 1993, he also became stepfather to Trace as well as Brandi, 38, from Tish's previous relationship.
Cyrus is also father to another son named Christopher, 33, whom he welcomed with ex Kristen Luckey.
Billy and Trace have been embroiled in drama after the guitarist begged his father to get help after his 'trainwreck' performance at the Liberty Ball during the Trump inauguration in January.
At the time, Cyrus had taken to the stage at the Washington Convention Center - which was plagued by technical issues that prompted him to improvise and perform a cappella at some points.
In another instance, the performer's silhouette could be seen moving about the stage as music played in the background - prompting social media users to label the situation as 'plain embarrassing.'
But Billy had brushed aside the awkward performance, posting on Instagram that 'you just had to be there' and that he 'wouldn't have missed the honor' of performing at the ball.
However, Trace took to Instagram to express concern for his father and wrote that he 'barely recognizes' him.
The musician had also included a throwback photo when he was younger as he excitedly joined his dad on stage.
'Since my earliest memories all I can remember is being obsessed with you and thinking you were the coolest person ever. I wanted to be just like you. The day you adopted me was the happiest day of my life.'
He added, 'Sadly the man that I wanted so desperately to be just like I barely recognize now. It seems this world has beaten you down and it's become obvious to everyone but you.'
'You may be upset with me for posting this but I really could care less at this point. Me and the girls have been genuinely worried about you for years but you've pushed all of us away,' he added of his siblings - including Miley Cyrus.
Trace further wrote, 'Noah desperately has wanted you to be a part of her life and you haven't even been there for her.
'That's your baby girl. She deserves better. Somehow just like me she still idolizes you though.'
Last year in February, a source told People that Noah had remained 'close' to her father following his divorce from Tish after 30 years of marriage.
In his message, Trace also added, 'We are all hanging on to memories of the man we once knew & hoping for the day he returns. You're not healthy Dad & everyone is noticing it.
'Just like I showed up for you at mamaws funeral when you didn't expect me to I'm still here right now.'
The guitarist continued, 'I hope you realize this message only comes from a place of love and also fear that the world may lose you far too soon. I love you Dad.'
Trace then revealed that he has been sober for over one year by penning, 'We haven't talked in a while but I'm over a year and half clean from alcohol. Guess what? I feel amazing..'
'I don't know what you're struggling with exactly but I think I have a pretty good idea & I'd love to help you if you would open up and receive the help. You know how to reach me. Till that day comes I will continue to pray for you.'
A few days later, Trace claimed that his father threatened him with legal action after making the dramatic public plea.
Despite Trace's recent posts this year, Billy appears to be on good terms with his other children - including daughter Miley.
Last month in May, she reunited with her estranged father as they brushed aside rumors of 'family drama' to pose for a sweet Instagram snap.
She joined Billy to celebrate her brother Braison's 31st birthday and flashed a smile while hugging boyfriend Maxx Morando who also appeared in the lighthearted picture.
Next to the former Disney channel actress was her dad and Braison as they all paused for the quick photo while posing outdoors.
The post was uploaded to Billy's main account and he penned to his followers, 'Happy Birthday Braison!!!!!'
Speculation of a possible rift between Miley and Billy arose this year - and a few months earlier in March, a source told DailyMail.com that she was worried her father could ruin her music comeback.
The songstress released her ninth studio album titled Something Beautiful on May 30.
In April, Billy Ray also went public with his new budding romance with Elizabeth Hurley - and a separate insider alleged to New Idea that Miley had not been aware of the relationship when it came to light.
However, the father daughter duo seemingly proved that their is no tension between them while enjoying quality time together.
A source also told TMZ that Miley and Billy have a 'good relationship' and have also seen each other recently.
In January, Braison broke his silence over the family drama and told People, 'I don't have any bad feelings toward anyone in my family.'
Billy was also rumored to be on rocky terms with daughter Noah, but he uploaded a gushing tribute in March to both Miley as well as the 25-year-old.
On Tuesday, Miley got candid about overcoming 'messy' family drama without therapy on Monica Lewinsky's Reclaiming podcast.
'We're so messy, we didn't even do any of that,' the Grammy winner said, before talking about going through a 'dark decade.'
'Just to get each other into a room to get to counseling would have been a war,' she expressed and recalled at one point, 'half of [her family members] weren't speaking to each other.'
However, the star explained she has since 'cleaned all that up' and recently had 'a really important part of [her] year…putting those lines of communication back together.'