Miley Cyrus won her first Grammy Award for Record of the Year for her hit song “Flowers” at the 2024 GRAMMYs. But while she thanked her mom, her sister, and her “main gays” in her speech, she did not mention her dad, Billy Ray Cyrus. This omission sparked rumors of a feud between the father-daughter duo, who have had a rocky relationship in the past. What is the reason behind Miley’s snub of her dad? And is there any hope for reconciliation?
The Cyrus Family Feud
Miley and Billy Ray have not always been on good terms. The problems seemingly started in April 2022, when Billy Ray announced his divorce from Tish Cyrus, Miley’s mother and his wife of nearly three decades. Miley seemingly took her mother’s side, as she unfollowed her father on Instagram and cut contact with him.
Billy Ray remarried in October 2023 to Firerose, a woman 27 years younger than him. Miley did not attend the wedding, nor did she publicly comment on her father’s new relationship. On the other hand, she was very supportive of her mother’s marriage to Dominic Purcell, a “Prison Break” star, in August 2023. She attended the wedding as the maid of honor, along with her siblings Brandi and Trace. However, her other siblings, Noah and Braison, were noticeably absent from the ceremony.
Miley also seemed to have a tense relationship with her sister Noah, who slammed Miley’s “disrespect” in a TikTok video in October 2023. The video showed Miley calling Noah “an emo kid” in a 2020 interview on “The Joe Rogan Experience”.
Miley’s Grammys Acceptance Speech
Miley continued to fuel the speculation of a family feud when she left Billy Ray out of her acceptance speech at the Grammy Awards in February 2024. She said:
This award is amazing. But I really hope that it doesn’t change anything because my life was beautiful yesterday. Not everyone in the world will get a Grammy, but everyone in this world is spectacular. So please don’t think that this is important, even though it’s very important, right guys? … I want to thank everyone that’s standing on this stage right now Tom, Tyler, Michael and Greg. Our teams, my team, Crush, Columbia, my mommy, my sister, my love, my main gays because look how good I look. … I don’t think I forgot anyone — but I might have forgotten underwear. Bye
She did not acknowledge her father, who is also a Grammy-winning musician, nor did she mention any of her other siblings. She even gave a shout-out to her underwear, without recognizing her dad.
Speculations and Reactions
Miley’s speech did not go unnoticed by the fans, who took to social media to express their opinions and theories. Some fans were disappointed by Miley’s lack of gratitude for her father, who helped launch her career as a child star on “Hannah Montana”. Others were sympathetic to Miley’s decision, as they believed that Billy Ray had hurt her and her family with his divorce and remarriage. Some fans also wondered if Miley and Billy Ray had a falling out over their musical differences, as Miley has embraced pop and rock genres, while Billy Ray has stuck to country and rap.
Rumors of a feud between Miley and Billy Ray also circulated in the media, as some sources claimed that Miley was angry with her father for abandoning her and her siblings, and that Billy Ray was hurt by Miley’s snub and her wild behavior.
Untangling the Rift
Despite the apparent rift between Miley and Billy Ray, there may be a possibility of conflicts being resolved in the future. Neither Miley nor Billy Ray have confirmed or denied the existence of a feud, and they may have kept their communication private. Miley may have also chosen to focus on the positive aspects of her life, such as her music, her love, and her supportive friends, rather than dwell on the negative ones, such as her family drama. Billy Ray may have also respected Miley’s choice, and hoped for her happiness and success.
Moreover, Miley has shown that family is important to her, as she has maintained a close bond with her mother and some of her siblings. She has also expressed her love and admiration for her father in the past, and credited him for inspiring her to pursue music. Billy Ray has also praised Miley for her talent and courage, and defended her from critics. They may have had their differences and disagreements, but they may also have a deep connection that transcends their troubles.
Conclusion
Miley Cyrus’s omission of her dad Billy Ray Cyrus in her 2024 GRAMMYs acceptance speech raised questions about their relationship, and sparked rumors of a feud. The father-daughter duo have had a history of conflicts and controversies, stemming from their family issues and their musical choices. However, they may also have a chance to mend their rift, as they have not publicly addressed the speculation, and they may have a mutual respect and love for each other. Miley and Billy Ray may have a complicated relationship, but they may also have a common ground: their passion for music.
