Billy Ray Cyrus Owns Up To Abusive Rant Against His Wife Firerose: 'I Was At My Wit's End'
By Favour Adegoke on July 24, 2024 at 7:15 PM EDT
Updated on July 26, 2024 at 6:09 PM EDT
Billy Ray Cyrus has finally addressed the shocking audio of him abusing his estranged wife, Firerose, as well as his ex-wife, Tish.
He confirmed that the audio, which featured the country music star calling Firerose a "f-cking b-tch" and "dumb a-s," was legitimate.
The audio seemingly corroborates Firerose's claims that Billy Ray Cyrus subjected her to "extreme verbal, emotional, and psychological abuse" during their seven-month marriage.
Billy Ray Cyrus Addresses Controversial Audio Of Him Verbally Abusing His Wife
Billy Ray has spoken on the shocking audio that was recently released, in which he can be heard aggressively abusing his estranged wife, Firerose.
On Wednesday, the country music star posted a statement on his Instagram Stories admitting that the audio is his voice.
He said, "Hell yeah I was at my wit's end. As every day went by, I started realizing something was wrong. And that's before I knew she was a fraud. I just knew something wasn't right. That was before I knew she was David Hodges ex-wife. That's before I knew her parents last name."
The country star continued, "I had no idea she was arrested for felony residential burglary. I saw before my very own eyes, everything thought I knew about her, was a lie. She was trying to take over my career, my life and usurp the Cyrus name for her own gain."
Billy Ray concluded his statement by writing, "See you in court."
Billy Ray Cyrus Verbally Abused Firerose In A Lengthy Rant
In the shocking audio, Billy Ray could be heard verbally abusing and mocking Firerose for almost two minutes.
It was seemingly triggered by the "Old Town Road" singer being late to a scheduled stage performance.
He said, "If you had just left it the f--k alone, now I'm really f--king p--sed, once again showing you will not listen. I don't know who the f--k you think you are, but you will not listen…this ain't about nothing this is about you being a selfish f--king b--ch. I don't think you're real smart, I've changed my mind on that sh-t. What I think you are is a selfish f--king b--ch. That's what you are."
Firerose could then be heard begging Billy Ray to "please stop shouting," but the musician kept on the verbal assault, blaming her for the "f--king mess."
He added, "What a dumb a-s [you are] …'cos you have to know I will not tolerate that s--t. You just f--ked up…f--k you. You know better than that. F--king idiot."
The Country Star Allegedly Slammed His Ex-Wife Tish
Billy Ray's vitriol was not solely focused on Firerose as the singer also abused Tish Cyrus, his ex-wife and the mother of three of his kids.
In a text message viewed by the Daily Mail, Billy Ray called Tish a "liar," "wh-re," and "cheat." He then referred to Tish as a "complete skank. Scum of the earth. A fraud."
Billy Ray also compared Tish to Lindsay Lohan's mother, Dina, saying that Tish "makes Deanna Lohan look like Mother Theresa."
The "Achy Breaky Heart" singer has not been on the best terms with his ex-wife and kids, especially Miley, since he married Firerose just four months after Tish filed for divorce in 2022.
Firerose Has Made Multiple Abuse Allegations
The shocking tape seemingly corroborates Firerose's multiple allegations of abuse against Billy Ray.
The singer accused him of subjecting her to "extreme verbal, emotional and psychological abuse" during their seven-month marriage, which ended with his annulment filings.
Firerose also claimed that Billy Ray was "unpredictable and volatile" because of his substance abuse problems.
In her filings, the singer wrote that he isolated her from all friends and family, except her AA sponsor. Billy Ray also allegedly reneged on his promise to pay for her preventative double mastectomy surgery, which has now been postponed "indefinitely."
A Judge Ordered Firerose To Stop Using Her Husband's Credit Cards
According to reports, a Los Angeles Judge has ruled that Firerose can no longer use any of Cyrus' personal credit cards, such as his American Express business card or those in his business's names.
Cyrus previously accused Firerose of charging over $96 thousand to his American Express account in 37 unauthorized charges.
He claimed to have never given his singer-wife access to those credit cards or bank accounts. Firerose responded by claiming she's had access to his cards and bank accounts since they started living together in 2022.
Firerose argued before the court that she should have continued access to Cyrus' money to cover her lawyer's fees and expenses. She also claimed that Cyrus introduced her to a luxurious lifestyle when she moved in, which his money was used to maintain even amid their divorce.
