Singer Firerose has launched a scathing public attack on her ex-husband, country music star Billy Ray Cyrus, in a highly emotional TikTok video posted on Friday. The 36-year-old used a trending audio mashup of Billy Joel's 'The Piano Man' and Fleetwood Mac's 'Silver Springs' to accompany a montage of personal photos and videos.
A Cryptic Montage and Serious Allegations
The video juxtaposed images of a younger Firerose in her twenties with clips of Cyrus, who is now 64. Text overlays delivered a pointed message. "In your 20s, you'll meet a 49-year-old man who convinces you you're his soulmate," the first caption read, referencing the time they reportedly met in 2010 when she was 22. A second, more sombre note followed: "It is very important you do not believe him." The clip showed Firerose visibly breaking down in tears.
In the caption, she elaborated on her feelings without directly naming Cyrus, who is now dating British actress Elizabeth Hurley. "If you've survived narcissistic abuse, you're not alone," she began, addressing her followers directly. The artist, who was married to Cyrus from October 2023 until he filed for divorce in May 2024, described a pattern familiar to many survivors.
"It's chilling how similar survivors' experiences really are," Firerose wrote. "Behind closed doors, it's always the same playbook. Control, isolation, rage, manipulation, walking on eggshells, cognitive dissonance." She concluded with a message of resilience: "You are far stronger than you think. Love is always still real, even if what you're experiencing right now is abuse, not love."
A Bitter and Public Legal Battle
This social media outburst is the latest episode in a deeply acrimonious split. When Cyrus filed for divorce, he cited irreconcilable differences and inappropriate marital conduct, according to court documents. He also sought a temporary restraining order to prevent Firerose from accessing his finances.
Firerose responded in June 2024 with formal allegations of emotional and psychological abuse, requesting spousal support. Her filings stated she had 'no income' after their separation and accused Cyrus of cutting her off financially. Cyrus, through his attorneys, denied all allegations and claimed she had used his credit card without permission after he filed.
The pair eventually settled their divorce in August 2024. A source suggested Firerose chose to 'walk away without fighting for money' to end the volatile relationship. Meanwhile, an insider close to Cyrus claimed the musician was "happy to be out of the marriage," which he reportedly felt "was all a scam."
Moving On Amidst the Drama
Firerose's poignant TikTok post arrives just days after Cyrus's daughter, Miley Cyrus, announced her engagement to long-term boyfriend Maxx Morando. The public airing of grievances highlights the lingering pain from Firerose's short-lived marriage to the 'Achy Breaky Heart' singer.
Throughout the process, Billy Ray Cyrus has vehemently denied Firerose's claims of abuse, previously asserting that he was the one subjected to verbal abuse during their marriage. The Daily Mail contacted representatives for Cyrus for comment on the recent TikTok video but did not receive an immediate response.
