Hollywood family drama just hit a new level of personal.
Trace Cyrus, the son of country icon Billy Ray Cyrus, has unleashed a fiery tirade against his father — calling him “washed-up,” “pathetic,” and even “evil” in a shocking Instagram outburst that’s leaving fans stunned.
The 36-year-old musician didn’t hold back. In a string of emotional posts shared Tuesday, Trace accused his father of being so “hungry for fame” that he allegedly skipped his own mother-in-law’s funeral — while flying overseas for a fashion show instead.
“This man is so hungry for fame it’s pathetic,” Trace began, before dropping a bombshell.
“He really flew to Italy for a fashion show but wouldn’t come to LA for Mammie’s funeral… even after his daughter got him a $60k private jet like he demanded.”
The funeral in question was for Loretta Finley — Tish Cyrus’ mother — who passed away in 2020, two years before Billy Ray and Tish’s highly publicized divorce.
“Embarrassed to Ever Have Considered You My Idol”
Trace didn’t stop there. In one of the most cutting lines of his rant, he told his father point-blank:
“You’re the lamest man to ever walk planet earth. Honestly embarrassed to ever have considered you my idol.”
The former Metro Station guitarist said his father’s “downfall” only fueled him to become better:
“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.”
Trace ended his main post with a chilling spiritual message:
“Christ is King. Get right with God. You need it.”
The Feud Went From Bad to Brutal
In his Instagram Stories, Trace doubled down — mocking Billy Ray’s appearance and calling out his “homeless hairstyle.”
When one follower suggested his rant was “a cry for help from a son who wants attention from his father,” Trace fired back:
“No. 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 went on to say there’s “nothing left to learn from him except his mistakes,” adding that he had once hoped for reconciliation — but now believes his father is “a lost cause.”
A Family Divided
Billy Ray adopted Trace and his sister Brandi in 1993 after marrying Tish Cyrus. Together, the couple raised a blended family that included global superstar Miley, as well as Braison and Noah Cyrus.
This isn’t the first time Trace has aired his grievances publicly. Back in January, he slammed Billy Ray again — accusing him of losing his way after performing at Donald Trump’s second inauguration.
“It seems this world has beaten you down,” Trace wrote then. “Me and the girls have been genuinely worried about you for years, but you’ve pushed all of us away.”
Since then, however, Miley and her siblings appear to have reconciled with their father. Miley even shared a rare, positive comment about Billy Ray earlier this year — though Trace seems far from ready to forgive.
Billy Ray’s Silence Speaks Volumes
While Trace’s words continue to shake up social media, Billy Ray has chosen not to respond. Instead, the 63-year-old country legend posted something very different: a romantic birthday tribute to his girlfriend, actress Elizabeth Hurley, who just turned 60.
“Love of my life,” he captioned the photo.
That contrast — a son raging online while the father celebrates a new romance — has fans debating whether the rift in the Cyrus family has finally reached a breaking point.
The Bottom Line
From red carpets to real heartbreak, the Cyrus family has seen its share of drama — but Trace’s latest attack feels different. Raw. Personal. Final.
One thing’s for sure: for a family that built an empire on music, this feud is playing out like a tragic country song — full of fame, faith, and a whole lot of family pain.