In a recent social media outburst, Trace Cyrus has publicly criticized his father, Billy Ray Cyrus, for what he describes as a desperate quest for fame and an unkempt appearance. The 36-year-old musician took to Instagram on June 10, 2025, to share his feelings about their strained relationship, revealing that he is indifferent about whether they ever reconcile.
Trace’s post included a photo of Billy Ray, 63, alongside a scathing message. “This man is so hungry for fame it’s pathetic,” he wrote. He recounted how Billy Ray prioritized attending a fashion show in Italy over attending the funeral of Trace’s grandmother, Mammie, while still married to Trace’s mother, Tish Cyrus. “Even after his daughter got him a 60K private jet like he demanded, he still didn’t come,” Trace lamented.
The fallout between father and son has been brewing for years, with Trace expressing feelings of embarrassment for once idolizing Billy Ray. “You’re the lamest man to ever walk planet Earth,” he stated, adding, “Honestly embarrassed to ever have considered you my idol.” Trace emphasized that the only positive outcome from their tumultuous relationship is his personal growth, stating he has entered “beast mode.”
In a lighter jab, Trace mocked Billy Ray’s long hair, questioning, “Also why does he think that homeless hairstyle looks good? So weird.” This comment came in the wake of a discussion about the resemblance between Billy Ray and actor Nicolas Cage’s son, Weston. When a fan accused Trace of bullying his father, he defended his position, asserting that he was simply expressing his truth.
Trace Cyrus has also previously expressed concern for Billy Ray’s health, particularly after the country singer’s performance at Donald Trump’s inauguration. “Me and the girls have been genuinely worried about you for years,” Trace wrote, highlighting the emotional distance that has developed within their family. Despite his criticisms, he claimed that his messages to his father were rooted in love, stating, “I could have been extremely honest about a lot more, but I don’t want to put your business out there like that.”
In a follow-up post, Trace made it clear that he has moved past the need for a relationship with Billy Ray. “I’m past the point of even caring if I ever speak to him again. I’ve surpassed him in every metric as a man on this planet,” he declared. He expressed his commitment to raising his future children with the values he believes are important, stating, “The Cyrus last name will continue through me and my many children I plan to have.”
Billy Ray Cyrus, who has had a complicated relationship with his children, has not publicly responded to Trace’s comments. The country singer became the adoptive father of Trace and Brandi Cyrus when he married Tish in 1993. Together, they had two more children, Braison and Miley Cyrus, before their separation in 2022. Billy Ray also has a son, Christopher, from a previous relationship.
As the drama unfolds, it remains to be seen how this public feud will affect the Cyrus family’s dynamics moving forward. Fans of both Trace and Billy Ray are left wondering if reconciliation is possible or if this rift will only deepen in the days to come.