Trace Cyrus Claims Dad Billy Ray Is Seeking ‘Legal Action’ Over Health Plea

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Trace Cyrus Claims Dad Billy Ray Is Seeking ‘Legal Action’ Against Him Over Public Plea for Help

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Trace Cyrus has another public message for his father, Billy Ray Cyrus, amid alleged back-and-forth drama surrounding the singer’s health.

“Dad, my message was beyond loving. I could have been extremely honest about a lot more, but I don’t want to put your business out there like that,” Trace, 35, wrote via Instagram on Saturday, January 25. “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.”

Trace continued, “You should be ashamed of yourself. 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.”

Billy Ray, 63, has not publicly responded to Trace’s accusations and it is not clear what type of alleged “legal action” the Grammy winner appeared to be considering against his son. Us Weekly has reached out for comment.

Trace, for his part, doubled down on his stance and further claimed that he learned of the apparent legal battle through an unnamed “family member.”

“For all of you wondering, no, I still haven’t heard from my dad,” Trace claimed via his Instagram Stories on Saturday. “He did contact a family member to let me know he’s taking legal action against me for encouraging him to get help.”

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The former Metro Station frontman added, “Dad, I live 30 minutes away from you. You could’ve just come and talked to me like a man.”

According to Trace, the “last good day” he had with Billy Ray was during a Father’s Day visit in 2022.

Billy Ray adopted Trace and his sister Brandi Cyrus after he married their mother Tish Cyrus in 1992. Tish, 57, and the “Achy Breaky Heart” singer went on to welcome children Miley Cyrus, Braison Cyrus and Noah Cyrus before they divorced in 2022. (Billy Ray also shares son Christopher Cyrus with ex Kristin Luckey.)

Earlier this week, Trace alleged in a lengthy Instagram statement that Billy Ray was “not healthy” and tried to offer his assistance. Billy Ray did not address Trace’s message at the time.

Billy Ray Cyrus Courtesy of Trace Cyrus/Instagram
Braison, 30, later claimed that Billy Ray was both “healthy” and “happy.”

“I’ve spent the last year getting to know my dad better than I ever have,” Braison wrote via his Instagram Stories on Friday, January 24. “After he spent a week in the hospital in the fall, I’m grateful that my dad is happy, healthy and ready to make this record.”

Hours earlier, Braison revealed that he would be producing his dad’s next album.

“It’s a rare opportunity to make something this special and tell my dad’s story through music,” Braison added on Friday. “Can’t wait to finally share it.”

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In response to Braison’s claims, Trace appeared to insinuate that neither his sibling nor his dad were doing well.

“Birds of a feather, flock together,” Trace alluded on his Instagram Stories. “This is what healthy looks like. Braison, I can help you too. Damn, man up boys.”

Braison later told People on Saturday that he doesn’t “have any bad feelings toward anyone in my family,” referring to the apparent sibling squabble.