Trace Cyrus claims his father Billy Ray has threatened him with legal action: ‘You should be ashamed’
Trace Cyrus claims his father Billy Ray has threatened him with legal action: ‘You should be ashamed’
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Tensions arose between family members after the ‘Achy Breaky Heart’ star’s controversial performance at Trump’s Liberty Ball. Trace Cyrus, the son of Billy Ray Cyrus, has accused his father of threatening him with legal action after he shared an impassioned statement about the country star’s recent controversies.
Last week, the “Achy Breaky Heart” singer’s adopted son, also a musician, claimed he “barely recognised” the man he once knew and alleged that Billy Ray had pushed him and his other children – including pop stars Miley and Noah Cyrus – away.
Now Trace, 35, has accused his father of threatening him with legal action, presumably for going public with tensions within the family. “Dad, my message was beyond loving,” he wrote on Instagram on Sunday (26 January). “I could have been extremely honest about a lot more but I don’t want to put your business out there like that.
“But for you to threaten me with legal action for wanting you to get help is a disgrace. Pappy is looking down at you with such disappointment I can assure you. You should be ashamed of yourself.”. He continued: “I will always love you but I no longer respect you as a man. Everyone close to you is terrified to tell you how they really feel. I’m not. Get help.”.
The Independent has contacted Billy Ray’s representative for comment. On Instagram Stories, Trace also shared an image of a tent and a campfire, which he soundtracked with his father’s song “I Am Here Now”. In a second Story, he posted a picture of his father as a young man and added the song “Geronimo”.
