Firerose Levels Explosive Narcissistic Abuse Allegations Against Billy Ray Cyrus
In a dramatic and deeply personal online statement, Billy Ray Cyrus' ex-wife Firerose has accused the country music star of subjecting her to years of what she describes as "narcissistic abuse". The 38-year-old singer, who was married to Cyrus for just seven months before their bitter split in May 2024, claims she spent "years being terrified" during their relationship.
Disturbing Voice Recording Emerges
The allegations were accompanied by a shocking voice recording that Firerose claims features Billy Ray Cyrus verbally abusing her. Shared publicly on Tuesday, the audio clip presents a deeply troubling exchange where a man's voice can be heard using aggressive and demeaning language.
During the recording, the man repeatedly tells Firerose to "shut your f***ing mouth" and labels her "the most f***ing selfish human being I've ever known". The woman's voice, identified as Firerose, can be heard pleading "please just listen to me" and "please don't, please" throughout the confrontation.
Detailed Allegations of Systematic Abuse
In her lengthy statement, Firerose provided harrowing details about her experience, describing how her spirit was "systematically worn down" until she became "a shell of the person I was". She explained this pattern as characteristic of narcissistic abuse, stating it was "very much calculated" to create fear that would prevent her from speaking out.
Firerose revealed several specific aspects of the alleged abuse:
- Being trained to fear sharing the truth about her situation
- Forced distance from close loved ones
- Experiencing control, isolation, rage and manipulation
- Feeling completely alone in her experience
Previous Allegations and Legal Proceedings
This latest statement continues a pattern of public accusations between the former couple since their divorce. Court documents from their separation reveal that Firerose walked away from the marriage with zero financial settlement, adding another layer to the contentious breakup.
Billy Ray Cyrus has previously denied Firerose's allegations of emotional abuse, instead claiming that he was the victim of verbal abuse during their relationship. Through his lawyers, he described the situation as "the most crazy insane scam I have ever heard of" and expressed relief when the divorce was finalized in August 2024.
Medical Context and Relationship Timeline
Firerose has disclosed that she was diagnosed with the BRCA1 gene mutation, which carries an increased risk of breast cancer, and underwent a double mastectomy shortly after their separation. She claims she was alone on their farm without security lights when she needed to go to hospital for the procedure, adding to her distress.
The couple's relationship began more than ten years ago when they met on the set of the Disney show Hannah Montana, which starred Cyrus' daughter Miley. They reconnected during the Covid pandemic before marrying in late 2023.
Current Relationships and Family Dynamics
Since the divorce, Billy Ray Cyrus has moved on with actress Elizabeth Hurley, who has publicly described their relationship as "fabulous" and expressed that everyone in their blended families gets along well. Meanwhile, Cyrus' relationship with his children from his previous marriage to Tish Cyrus has reportedly been strained, with adopted son Trace noting his concerning absence from their lives.
Firerose concluded her statement with a message of support for other survivors of abuse, writing: "For every survivor who's reaching out to me, I'm sharing this for you. You are not alone. I promise, you can survive no matter how unimaginably dark it gets." Representatives for Billy Ray Cyrus have been contacted for comment regarding these latest allegations.
